Watching what runs.
WHAT TO MONITOR
Processor use Memory use Disk activity Network activity Which processes account for each
WHY DISK ACTIVITY MATTERS
Heavy disk activity with low processor use frequently indicates memory shortage.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
A single process consuming disproportionately Many processes running that need not Activity when the machine should be idle
WHAT THAT LAST ONE MAY INDICATE
Scheduled tasks, updates, indexing, or something unwanted.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT A CONSUMING PROCESS
Identify it before ending it.
WHY
Ending the wrong one loses work or destabilises the system.
WHAT SERVICES TO REVIEW
Those starting automatically.
WHAT TO DISABLE
Nothing you cannot identify.
WHAT TO RECORD BEFORE CHANGING ANYTHING
The current state.
WHAT STARTUP PROGRAMS COST
Boot time, memory and processor, continuously.
WHAT TO REVIEW PERIODICALLY
What starts automatically, which grows as software is installed.
