Adding Roles to Windows Server 2025
This chapter aims to equip you with knowledge about the factors influencing server hardware selection and the best practices for evaluating server performance. Understanding the server’s role within a network and its hardware components will enable you to choose the most suitable server hardware for your requirements and troubleshoot hardware-related issues effectively. Moreover, the chapter will cover the techniques and strategies for monitoring server performance. Effective performance monitoring involves not only identifying and mitigating potential performance issues before they escalate but also actively engaging in prompt responses to prevent further performance degradation. Establishing a performance baseline—documenting the server’s performance under typical workloads—is crucial for generating comprehensive reports on overall performance and playing a vital role in the monitoring process. The chapter concludes...