Example: monitoring system parameters

To monitor what's happening with the operating system on the Exchange server, we'll create a monitor called ExchangeSystem and add several parameters. The purpose of this monitor is to give an indication of the general state of the system on which your Exchange server is running. To this end, we check thresholds for the CPU, Memory, and System parameters. We also have this monitor check the state of the System Attendant service.

  1. If you're unsure how to start, see the steps in Configure an Exchange Monitor.
    • When you get to the Monitor/Service Properties, select the CPU, Memory, System parameters, and in the lower half of the dialog box, select the System Attendant service. Make sure that these items have a check in the box to the left. You need to clear the selections for the other parameters and processes.
    • Select the CPU parameter, then click Configure. The CPU Threshold dialog opens. Enter an appropriate threshold, then click OK.
    • Select the Memory parameter, then click Configure. The Memory Threshold dialog opens. Enter an appropriate threshold for the amount of free memory, then click OK.
    • Select the System parameter, then click Configure. The System Threshold dialog opens. Enter an appropriate threshold, then click OK.
    • When finished, click OK to add the ExchangeSystem monitor to the Active Monitor library.
  2. Add the ExchangeSystem monitor to your Exchange server device.
    • On your map, find the device that represents the Exchange server. Double-click the device to display its properties, then select Active Monitors.
    • On the Services tab, click Add. The Add Service dialog opens. Select the ExchangeSystem monitor, and click OK to add it.
    • In your device list, find the device that represents the Exchange server. Double-click the device to display its properties, then select Active Monitors.
    • Click Add. The Add Active Monitor wizard appears.
    • Select the ExchangeSystem monitor, and continue with the wizard to configure actions for the monitor.
    • After you complete the wizard, the monitor immediately begins to monitor the Exchange server.