T1 2019 MN506: Analysis of Server Monitoring Tools Comparison Report

This report provides a detailed comparison of various server monitoring tools, including Nagios Core, Ganglia, CollectD, Spiceworks, Cacti, Zabbix, Icinga, OpenNMS, and WhatsUp Gold. The report evaluates each tool based on several key metrics, such as disk usage, CPU monitoring, process monitoring, bandwidth monitoring, resource measuring, and overall availability. It describes the architecture and impact of monitoring failures and offers an in-depth analysis of each tool's strengths and weaknesses. The report also identifies and analyzes common issues affecting server availability, including hardware and software failures and human error, proposing solutions and best practices to mitigate these issues and improve server performance. Finally, the report concludes by summarizing the findings and emphasizing the importance of server monitoring for organizations aiming to predict and prevent potential problems.