Why System Monitoring Matters

Monitoring is a valuable tool that provides the administrator with valuable information concerning the overall health of the system and its components.

  • The information obtained by monitoring overall system function is the first step in providing reliable service to end-users.

  • Monitoring the functions of strategic system components provides hard data instead of relying on perceived performance when modifying server hardware, software, or network systems.

  • Investing in system monitoring up front saves money and helps to avoid downtime and crisis-mode decision making.

  • Monitoring systemic trends alerts you to problems and upgrade requirements before applications and users overwhelm the system.

  • Increased system reliability ...

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