System Management Tools: Analysis of Server Monitoring Report (MN506)

This report provides an analysis of server monitoring tools and techniques, focusing on their benefits for system management. It begins with an executive summary outlining the report's objectives and key findings, which include recommending open-source technologies like OpenNMS and cacti for server monitoring. The introduction establishes the context by discussing the importance of server monitoring and the challenges faced by IT managers in selecting the right tools. The report then delves into detailed examinations of three server monitoring tools: Icinga, Monitis, and Nagios XI, highlighting their features, interfaces, and functionalities. A comparative analysis is presented, evaluating the tools across various parameters such as disk usage monitoring, CPU monitoring, process monitoring, and bandwidth management. The report concludes by summarizing the benefits of server monitoring tools, emphasizing the need for effective management of server activities, and recommending the use of open-source solutions for cost-effectiveness and efficient management of server resources. References are provided to support the findings and analysis presented throughout the report.