LOOKING THROUGH THESE EVENTS, WHAT DO YOU SUSPECT IS THE PROBLEM

3. Looking through these events, what do you suspect is the problem? How wouldyou correct it?The problem is that Rebecca’s computer has been given the same name as another computeron the network. When Rebecca’s computer starts, the computer cannot claim its assignedname and as a result, neither the Messenger service nor Server service can start. To fix theproblem, you should rename Rebecca’s computer.

19 Monitoring and Optimizing

System Performance

Exam Objectives in this Chapter:

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Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Microsoft Windows XPProfessional desktop.

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Optimize and troubleshoot memory performance.

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Optimize and troubleshoot processor utilization.

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Optimize and troubleshoot disk performance.

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Optimize and troubleshoot application performance.

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Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.

Why This Chapter Matters

One of your responsibilities as an administrator is to help users keep their com-puter running well and to troubleshoot performance problems when they occur.This chapter covers the two major tools that Windows XP Professional providesfor monitoring and troubleshooting performance: Task Manager and the Perfor-mance console.Lessons in this Chapter:

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Lesson 1: Using Task Manager . . . 19-2

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Lesson 2: Using the Performance Console . . . 19-13

Before You Begin

To complete this chapter, you must have a computer that meets the minimum hard-ware requirements listed in the preface, “About This Book.” You must also haveMicrosoft Windows XP Professional installed on the computer.