Comparative Analysis of Server Monitoring Tools: MN506 Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of various server monitoring tools, comparing their features, performance metrics, and overall effectiveness in ensuring server availability and system management. The report begins with an introduction to server monitoring, highlighting its importance in modern IT infrastructure. It then delves into the specifics of several popular tools, including Nagios Core, Ganglia, Zabbix, Cacti, CollectD, Spiceworks, Icinga, OpenNMS, and WhatsUp Gold. Each tool is examined in detail, with a focus on its capabilities in monitoring key metrics such as CPU usage, disk space, bandwidth, and overall system availability. The report includes visual comparisons through figures and discusses the architecture of server monitoring. The report concludes with a comparison of these tools, offering insights into their strengths and weaknesses to aid in selecting the most appropriate tool for different IT environments. This report is designed to assist students in understanding the complex landscape of server monitoring.