Chapter 9 — Answers

1. True
2. Server baseline:
3.  
   1. Cache
   2. Cores

3. True
4. Processors and HDDs:
5.  
   1. Network Load Balancing (NLB)
   2. Network separation
6. False
7. Word size:
8.  
   1. Performance Monitor
   2. Resource Monitor

3. True
4. Performance monitoring:
5.  
   1. Random Access Memory (RAM)
   2. Read-Only Memory (ROM)
6. Performance Monitor is a Windows MMC that monitors server performance. Resource Monitor is at your disposal to view the real-time usage of both hardware and software resources.
7. Logs are useful for detailed analysis and the archiving records. Alerts enable you to be vigilant about the performance and configuration of servers.