I really like using typeperf for perfmon counter collection. It allows me to save a collection of counters to monitor and store those readings in a csv file for later analysis. Sometimes I end up running the output through the PAL tool. Unfortunately, the PAL tool generates graphs that… Read more

Several professionals have posted about checking whether or not your processors are running at full speed by using CPU-Z. Some recommendations are to check your servers every couple of months or, if virtual, every time your guest moves. Me being lazy efficient, I’d rather automate having these servers send… Read more