Server Manager

Having looked at Task Manager, Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, command-line debugging tools, and various aspects of each, we have noted that it is 1) feasible to connect remotely with most tools, and 2) it is preferred to do so in the interest of reducing overhead. With this in mind, let’s look at the new Dashboard-like Server Manager, which not only serves as a central repository to call many of our logging and debugging tools, but also allows us to do so remotely and collectively.

Server Manager has additional functions discussed in this book that can be used for the control and configuration of the enterprise, allowing manageability of grouped servers.

Server Manager can be installed on an administrator’s desktop and utilized ...

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