T1 2019 MN506: Analysis of Server Availability Monitoring Tools

This report, submitted for the MN506 System Management course, provides a comprehensive analysis of server availability monitoring tools. It begins with an introduction to server monitoring and its importance in IT infrastructure, followed by a comparison of various open-source tools such as Nagios, Ganglia, CollectD, Spice-works, Cacti, Zabbix, Icinga, OpenNMS, and WhatsUp Gold, focusing on their functionalities and effectiveness. The report then evaluates server availability monitoring architecture, outlining key components and considerations for selecting an appropriate system. Furthermore, it identifies and analyzes the monitoring architecture, emphasizing the importance of monitoring at hardware, application, and service levels. The report also addresses the crucial topic of data vulnerability, discussing potential security threats and providing solutions to mitigate risks, such as regular software updates, proper configuration, and the use of firewalls and encryption. The conclusion summarizes the findings, highlighting the significance of server monitoring tools in improving server performance and overall system management.