Why is it so important to create benchmarks for a server and network under normal conditions? Discuss this reason and what "normal conditions" are. Also discuss the problems with ignoring this task.

Lab Objectives and Tasks

Part -1:

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In this activity, you will practice Monitoring and Managing a Service.

2

For this activity you will work with Applications in Task Manager

Step 6, what happens after you click Switch To?

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Working with Processes in Task Manager

Step 8. Record CPU use.

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Exploring Performance Monitor

Step 3, what objects and counters are displayed in the right pane by default?

Step 7, what are the first five counters listed? What instances are listed?

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Using the LAN Diagnostics Data Collector Set

Step 5, how many trace elements are shown and what are their names?

Step 11, were any problem found under the Diagnostic Results Category? Dir the system pass as reported under Basic System Checks?

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Using Reliability Monitor.

Step 2, what is the system stability Index for your computer? What types of events or failures to the index value?

Part -2:

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In this activity, you will practice booting into Safe Mode.

In Step 1, you should note that they can check the Users tab in Task Manager to verify that all users are logged off.

In Step 3, to fix a display monitor problem, you would likely boot into Enable low-resolution video (640x480) -or if the problem is caused by previously installing a new driver, use Last Known Good Configuration (advanced). To run chkdsk, use the Safe Mode with Command Prompt option (or, chkdsk can be run from any of the Safe Mode options by accessing the Command Prompt window after the system boots).

In Step 4, when the system boots, you are able to view all of the system, driver, and other files that are used in the boot process. This display enables you to determine if a driver or system file is started properly.

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For this activity you will use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to check the memory in their computers.

3

This activity enables you to learn to access and use the command prompt via the Windows Server 2008 installation DVD repair capability.

4

In this activity, you will explore Event Viewer.

In Step 2, you should report viewing the following logs:

In Step 6, the new folders include:

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In this activity, you configure Windows Server 2008 to be accessed through Remote Desktop.

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For this activity, you learn how to access the ability to remotely manage a server via the Remote Server Administration Tools capability.