System monitoring plays a crucial role in maintaining the performance, stability, and security of a Windows environment. By continuously monitoring various aspects of the system, administrators can proactively identify and address issues before they escalate, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime.

In the Windows ecosystem, system monitoring can be achieved through a combination of built-in tools, third-party applications, and scripting languages like PowerShell. These tools provide comprehensive insights into various system metrics, including CPU usage, memory utilization, disk activity, network traffic, and application performance.

Examples:

1. Monitoring CPU Usage:

• Windows Task Manager: Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Go to the "Performance" tab to view real-time CPU usage.


• PowerShell: Use the following command to get CPU usage details:
  

   Get-WmiObject Win32_PerfFormattedData_PerfOS_Processor | Select-Object -Property Name, PercentProcessorTime

2. Monitoring Memory Utilization:

• Windows Task Manager: Open Task Manager and go to the "Performance" tab. Check the "Memory" section for memory usage details.


• PowerShell: Execute the following command to retrieve memory utilization information:
  

   Get-WmiObject Win32_OperatingSystem | Select-Object -Property TotalVisibleMemorySize, FreePhysicalMemory

3. Monitoring Disk Activity:

• Windows Resource Monitor: Launch Resource Monitor by searching for it in the Start menu. Go to the "Disk" tab to monitor disk activity and usage.


• PowerShell: Use the following command to get disk utilization details:
  

   Get-WmiObject Win32_PerfFormattedData_PerfDisk_PhysicalDisk | Select-Object -Property Name, DiskReadBytesPerSec, DiskWriteBytesPerSec

4. Monitoring Network Traffic:

• Windows Task Manager: Open Task Manager and go to the "Performance" tab. Check the "Ethernet" or "Wi-Fi" section for network utilization details.


• PowerShell: Execute the following command to retrieve network traffic information:
  

   Get-Counter -Counter "\Network Interface(*)\Bytes Total/sec" | Select-Object -Property InstanceName, CookedValue