Chapter 12 Windows Server 2008 R2 monitoring and troubleshooting

As a Windows administrator, it is critical that you understand how to properly monitor your Windows servers for errors and warnings that may indicate problems. Additionally, you need to understand how to ensure that your Windows servers are performing optimally. You also need to know how to use the various tools available to troubleshoot problems with the operating system and applications. In this chapter, we will explore the various tools and features available in Windows Server 2008 R2 to ensure that your systems are proactively monitored for problems. We will also explore tools that will help you troubleshoot problems when they occur.

Performance monitoring

As a Windows ...

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