Test templates

[Glen]

Hi guys,
I'm writing up some test templates for all the various servers and thought knowing what other sys admin/hostmon guys have done

I need to have a template which will standardize most servers. E.g Domain controllers, Terminal servers, Exchange servers, SBS servers, File servers, Database servers etc etc.]

Do any of you have a system in place where you select a test template with all the appropriate tests for that particular server?

Because I'm in the process of standardizing all of our various servers. I'll post them up here once I've finished, but any other cool funky tests would be appreciated too

[JuergenF]

Dear Glen,

that is a great idea.
I don't use templates right now but have thought about doing that for several times.

Some suggestions
- scan Event log for Errors / Warnings
- Check that DNS is working probably (just request a name resolution)
- Check NIC for errors (SNMP test)

Reading the HelpFile is always a good idea to get some hints for new and usefull tests to set up.

Regards

Juergen

[friegert]

the (very) short list

-NT Event Log -- Warnings & Errors
-RPCSS (Remote Procedure Call; instead of ping) -- Alert if <1 running
-CPU -- Alert if over a specific threshold (usually x2 tests)
-WUAUCLT (Windows Updates) -- Alert if <1 running
-Free Disk Space
Memory Usage (various counters using PerfMon tests)
-Available RAM
-Page faults/sec
-PF %usage
-PF %usage peak

Microsoft Web Servers
-IISAdmin (PerfMon counters also available)
-FTP
-SMTP
-W3SVC
-NNTP

MAIL SERVER (MS Exchange assumed)
MSExchange services & Performance Counters (Use Exchange & SMTP perf counters as well as those for your mail server's AV/anti-spam solution)
-IS
-MTA
-System Attendant
-SMTP

Microsoft Terminal Servers
-Terminal Services
-TS Active Sessions
-TS Inactive Sessions
-TS Total Sessions
-PerfCounter: Free System Page Table Entries (identify connection issues)

DCs
-NetLogon
-NTP (test all DCs to be able to see if time is out of sync -- replication)
-Security Event Log -- specifically events 675,676,672,681,680,642,632,636,660,624,644,517,529,530,531,532,533,534,535,539


Don't forget about Performance Counters & WMI -- these test methods unlock a whole new level of monitoring. A lot of requests on these forums can already be accomplished via these methods.

If anyone wants these broken down or would like a more detailed list w/ explanations, please post back & let me know.