Question

A user complains that her computer is performing slowly. She tells you the problem started about a week ago when new database software was installed. The software runs in the background to update a database synced between the user's workstation and database server. Which is the best tool or method to use to determine if the new software is hogging computer resources?

A. Uninstall the database software and see if performance improves.
B. Use Performance Monitor and Process counters to observe performance.
C. Use the Performance tab of Task Manager to observe database software activity.
D. Install more memory to improve system resources to handle the new software.

Answer 1

Option (B) is the correct of this question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The performance of a monitor and process counters to observe the performance is the tool or method which determines the new software is hogging the computer resources. So this way the user don't have any problem with computer.

• You can view log files in Windows Performance Monitor to see a visual representation of the performance counter data.
• Performance counters are bits of code that log, count, and measure software events that allow a high-level view of user trends.
• To customize the tracking of AD FS output using the Quality Monitor.
• Type Output Monitor on Start screen, then click ENTER.
• Expand Data Collector Sets in the console tree, right-click on User Specified, point to New, then select Data Collector Collection.

Other options are incorrect according to the given scenario.