MN506 - System Management: Server Tools and Techniques Report

This report provides an overview of server management systems and tools, focusing on Global Cure Mart (GCM). It begins with an executive summary, followed by an introduction that highlights the importance of server monitoring for identifying malicious activities and resolving server issues. The report delves into three existing server management systems used by GCM: Icinga, OpenNMS, and Cacti, comparing their features and benefits. It also explores three emerging tools and techniques, including Nagios Core, Ganglia, CollectD, Spiceworks, Cacti, Zabbix, Icinga, OpenNMS, and WhatsUp Gold. The report concludes by emphasizing the significance of server-monitoring tools for managing server risks and discusses the advantages of open-source tools. The report references multiple sources to support its findings.