T1 2019 MN506: Server Availability Monitoring and Metrics Report

This report provides an in-depth analysis of server availability monitoring and metrics, focusing on tools that enhance server performance and reduce downtime. The report begins with an executive summary highlighting the importance of server monitoring tools in addressing operational challenges. It then introduces the concept of a server and its role in providing resources and services. The core of the report involves a detailed examination of various IT infrastructure-monitoring tools, including Nagios Core, Ganglia, Zabbix, CollectD, Spiceworks, Cacti, Icinga, OpenNMS, and WhatsUp Gold. Each tool's functionalities, advantages, and disadvantages are discussed. The report includes visual comparisons of the tools based on metrics such as disk usage, CPU monitoring, process monitoring, resource monitoring, and bandwidth measurement. The report also delves into the architecture of server monitoring, using Nagios Core as a case study, and addresses data vulnerability concerns in these tools, along with potential solutions. Finally, the report discusses failure prediction in server availability monitoring tools, emphasizing the significance of server performance metrics and the potential impact of server crashes. The report is a comprehensive resource for understanding and implementing effective server monitoring strategies.