Features

Features

• Understanding run-level scripts in Fedora 11 and RHEL

  Solutions providers can use run-level scripts in Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to start certain services and execute various commands.  Continue Reading

• SSRS 2008 Report Manager architecture and scalability changes

  Managing reports, models, data sources, subscriptions and permissions will be simpler with SSRS Report Manager's new architecture changes and scalability enhancements.  Continue Reading

• Monitoring vSphere CPU and memory usage

  Use this chapter excerpt to learn how to create real-time graphs for virtual machines, CPU consumption and memory usage.  Continue Reading

• Monitoring VMware vSphere performance using alarms

  Find out how to create and manage alarms using vCenter Server and learn the steps to configuring vCenter Server for email and notifications.  Continue Reading

• Monitoring vSphere performance with vCenter Server performance graphs

  vCenter Server's performance graphs provide solutions providers with detailed information on vSphere performance, including CPU, memory, disk, network and system data.  Continue Reading

• Monitoring vSphere performance with command-line tools

  Use this chapter excerpt to learn about VMware's command-line utilities that can help solutions providers with monitoring customers' performance and resource usage.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Using Windows Server 2008 R2 performance reports

  Knowing how to view log data reports with the Performance and Reliability Monitor will ensure that you keep your customer's server operating system running at peak performance.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Windows Server 2008 R2 performance monitoring

  Read through these frequently asked questions to learn about Windows Server 2008 R2 monitoring features and how to monitor system activity and create data collector sets.  Continue Reading

• SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 migration

  There are a few different strategies to take into consideration when migrating from Systems Management Server 2003 to SCCM 2007, including the side-by-side and in-place approaches.  Continue Reading

• Upgrading SMS 2003 sites to System Center Configuration Manager 2007

  From accessing the initial splash screen to ensuring the installation and configuration processes are completed, every step of upgrading primary and secondary SMS sites is crucial.  Continue Reading

• SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 in-place upgrade

  By running the prerequisite checker and finding out the site requirements for SMS 2003, conducting an in-place upgrade is a smooth process.  Continue Reading

• Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and SC Configuration Manager 2007

  Use these steps to test a SCCM 2007 database upgrade, and run Upgrade Advisor to learn how to set up and prepare for a SQL Server 2005 upgrade.  Continue Reading

• SMS 2003 to SC Configuration Manager 2007 post-upgrade considerations

  Solutions providers need to know the best methods when upgrading SMS 2003 clients as well as post-upgrade considerations, including site boundaries and the SMS SQL Monitor.  Continue Reading

• Setting Windows 7 environment variables

  This chapter excerpt can teach you how to use Windows 7 environmental variables to locate your customers' system files and folders.  Continue Reading

• Windows 7 command-line tools and programs

  Learning how to use Windows 7 command-line tools and programs can help solutions providers perform maintenance, configuration and diagnostic tasks for customers.  Continue Reading