Chapter 1: Intruduction Flashcards
This chapter provides an overall introduction to this book.
1
Q
What are the four phases to operating an efficient server?
A
- Have an overall understanding of the environment.
- Pick the correct server for the job.
- Configure the hardware appropriately and eliminate initial bottlenecks.
- Capture and analyze ongoing performance data to ensure that bottlenecks do
not occur.
2
Q
Why would you want to Centralize servers where possible?
A
Assists with management and can isolate
components such as WAN.
3
Q
Why would you want to minimize the number of server types?
A
Enables you to focus on specific subsystems
within specific server types.
4
Q
Why would you want to use standardized configurations?
A
Enables you to focus on specific subsystems
within specific server types.
5
Q
Why would you want to use industry accepted protocols and standards?
A
Prevents attempts to identify bottlenecks with obscure third-party products and tools.
6
Q
Why would you want to use the appropriate tools?
A
Fit-for-purpose tools assists with subsystem monitoring and bottleneck analysis.
