Comparison of Server Monitoring Tools: MN506 Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of various server monitoring tools, essential for effective server management. It begins with an introduction to server management, emphasizing the importance of monitoring, updating, and maintaining servers. The report then compares several popular tools, including Nagios Core, Cacti, Spiceworks, Icinga, OpenNMS, CollectD, Ganglia, Zabbix, and WhatsUp Gold. Each tool is evaluated based on its features, metrics, and capabilities, with visual aids like figures illustrating disk usage, CPU monitoring, and overall availability. The report also includes a comparative table summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of each tool. Finally, the report concludes with an overview of server monitoring architecture, highlighting the significance of cloud computing in modern server management and the role of databases in maintaining server services. The report aims to provide a clear understanding of different tools and their suitability for various server monitoring needs.