MN506: System Management Tools for Administration Report

This report, prepared for the MN506 System Management course, evaluates and compares various server management systems and emerging tools for IT administration, focusing on the needs of Global Cure Mart (GCM). The report begins by summarizing the existing system management tools used by GCM, including Icinga, OpenNMS, and Cacti, detailing their respective pros and cons. It then introduces and analyzes emerging tools and techniques, such as Zabbix, Nagios XI, and Paessler, highlighting their key features and benefits. The analysis includes aspects like visualization, metric collection, remediation and notification, and ease of deployment. The report concludes by recommending a shift to the suggested tools for GCM to address current challenges and improve network monitoring, infrastructure management, timely alerts, and overall system security and performance. The report uses IEEE referencing style and provides a detailed comparison to guide informed decision-making for enhanced system management.