AZ-802 Practice Question: Monitor and Troubleshoot Windows Server Environments
You need to collect performance data from a Windows Server for a period of 24 hours to establish a baseline. You want to ensure that the data collection starts automatically at 2:00 AM and stops exactly 24 hours later. Which feature of Performance Monitor should you use to automate this?
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Correct answer & explanation
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User Defined Data Collector Sets
Performance Monitor (perfmon) allows for more than just live viewing; it includes Data Collector Sets (DCS) for structured data gathering. DCS can be scheduled with specific start and stop times, and configured to collect specific counters, enabling administrators to gather consistent baseline data without manual intervention during off-peak hours.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Performance Counter Alerts
Why it's wrong here
This feature is used to trigger an action, such as running a script or sending an email, when a specific counter crosses a defined threshold. It is a reactive monitoring tool rather than a scheduling mechanism for the continuous collection of baseline performance data over a specific timeframe.
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User Defined Data Collector Sets
Why this is correct
User Defined Data Collector Sets allow you to group performance counters into a single collection unit. Within its properties, you can configure a schedule to start the collection at a specific time and set a duration or stop condition, making it the correct tool for automated baseline gathering.
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System Diagnostics
Why it's wrong here
This is a pre-configured Data Collector Set provided by Microsoft that runs for a short duration (typically 60 seconds) to provide a snapshot of system health. It is not intended for custom 24-hour baseline collection and does not offer the scheduling flexibility required for this specific task.
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Resource View
Why it's wrong here
Resource View is a real-time display within Performance Monitor that shows a high-level summary of CPU, Network, Disk, and Memory usage. It is an interactive dashboard for immediate observation and does not support logging, scheduling, or the creation of historical data sets for baseline analysis.
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