Using the Resource Monitor in Windows Server 2008 R2

Students in one of my recent Windows Server 2008 R2 classes, were asking me how to discover what is in SvcHost.exe, as well as what services and ports are in use by any of the running process. I suggested that they take a look at the Resource Monitor. 

To discover what is running in any of the instances of the SvcHost.exe, first launch the Resource Monitor. To launch the Resource Monitor click the Start button and type Resource and select the Resource Monitor. Then click on the CPU tab, as demonstrated below:

In the Processes list, locate a SvcHost.exe.   (It is easiest to click on the Image heading to sort the list alphabetically. )  Select the checkbox to the left of the SvcHost.exe.  This will move the selected SvcHost.exe to the top of the Image list, as demonstrated below:

Now that the SvcHost.exe is selected, expand the Services portion of the window, to reveal the Services running in this SvcHost.exe. 

To view the files that the SvcHost.exe is utilizing, expand the Associated Modules section.

To view the ports that the SvcHost.exe is using select the Network tab, and expand the Listening ports section.

I think you will find the Resource Monitor a very useful tool, in Windows Server 2008 R2 as well as Windows 7.

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

Class Spotlight: MS-6430 Planning for Windows Server 2008 Servers

This course is a good course for students who want to take the 70-646 exam.  It will leverage the student’s knowledge of Windows Server 2008 and its service.   

The class focuses on planning exercises and then there is a hands-on lab for the students to set up the service that was planned.  This class is for students who understand Windows Server 2008 servers and their services and want to either learn more about the planning process or want to pass the Server Administrator Exam.

For more on the course, take a look at the course calendar here. See you in class! 

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

MS-6419 and MS-6420: What's the difference?

MS-6419 Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 is a foundational class for system administrators who have experience with either Windows Server 2003 or with Windows Server 2008.  This class deals with creating users and groups, setting group policies and Active Directory structures.  The rest of the class is devoted to several different Microsoft products such as Network Access Protection, Backup, File Server Resource Manager and Distributed File System.  

MS-6419 is a choice for students who want detailed knowledge of Active Directory daily management, such as user, group and group policies, but want an overview of Network Access Protection, Backup, File Server Resource Manager and Distributed File System.

MS-6420 Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 is a great class for students who are new to Windows Server 2008 R2 or who are moving from a Help Desk to a system administrator position.  MS-6420 is a foundational class to teach networking , security and basics of Server Administration in Windows Server 2008.  It covers what is a LAN, WAN, router, hub and switch.  It also covers subnetting an IP network.  The students will be exposed to installing a server and server roles, as well as virtualization.  Additionally, students are introduced to Active Directory Domain Services and  securing a server. 


Do you have question on Windows Server courses or certifications? E-mail me at jnichols@centriq.com.

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

Class Spotlight: MS-6425 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

This is a good class for students to learn more about Active Directory maintenance and group policy.  It covers trusts, Active Directory integrated DNS zones, configuring sites and replication.  It also covers group policy.  

For students who need additional information about Active Directory and group policy, this is an excellent course.  MS-6425 along with MS-6424 will prepare the students for the 83-640 Exam.

To learn more about this course and see upcoming dates, view the course outline here.

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

Class Spotlight: MS-6421 Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

This class compares to the MS-2277 Windows 2003 course.  It is a good course for students who are responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP, NAP and WINS. 

It also covers how to install and configure roles and services in Windows Server 2008.  It contains information on IPv6 and shows students how to set up IPv6 transition technologies.  It also teaches DFS, backup, File Server Resource Manager and WSUS.  It also covers Microsoft-based VPNs.  This course helps to prepare students to take the 70-642 exam.

For more information on this course or to find upcoming dates this course is offered, view the course outline here.  

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

Class Spotlight: MS-6419 Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

 This class is a good foundational Server Administration course for people already familiar with 2003.  It compares to the 2273 Windows 2003 course.  If students need to learn how to manage users, groups and group policy it is a great class!

The course also discusses file permissions, file sharing and Active Directory permissions.  It does a good job of explaining group policy.  It also discusses Distributed File System, fine grained password policy, WSUS and network policy server.  It also discusses trusts.  It is a great class for students who are responsible for user, group management and group policy.

View the upcoming dates MS-6419 is offered on the course outline here.  

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

Class Spotlight: MS-6416 Updating your Network Infrastructure & Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

This class should be considered for certification. The class has evolved.  There is now less information on the upgrade and more information on topics such as Federation Services, Rights Management Services and Lightweight Directory Services as opposed to the older version of this course.   

These three topics were taught in a single chapter less than 35 pages and is now taught in three separate chapters each a minimum of 35 pages.  More emphasis has been placed on the Network Policy Server.  DFS and File Server Resource Manager have been added.  Less emphasis is now placed on performance – information on Windows System Resource Manger has been dropped.  Server Core is now barely mentioned in this course. The section on Active Directory planning has been removed.  

 It is a great class and will help to prepare students for the 70-648 Exam. 

- Janet Nichols, Windows Server Expert; MCT, MCSE, MCITP: Enterprise Admin, Server Admin; Windows 7 EDA, MCTS LinkIn with Janet

Bob's TechEd 2010 Presentations

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- Bob Reinsch, Microsoft Exchange/Vista Expert; MCT, MCITP LinkIn with Bob

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