What storage monitoring tools are available for Windows Server R2

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Most Windows administrators know that there is no single method that can be used to monitor storage or disk errors. While there are countless management tools available on the market, there are different choices for your business due to policies and procedures. In addition, the need for monitoring storage for it expertise may be much smaller than the technical requirements of other data centers. However, organizations running Windows Server R2 can take advantage of some common storage monitoring tools and practices, such as storage space (Storage Spaces).

first, update the storage space tool for Windows Server R2. For example, Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) can use a downloadable Management Pack for updates to support storage space. This Management Pack allows scom to view storage attachments, storage pools, and capacity, and track storage space, Cluster shared volume (CSV) file shares, and disk failures. Scom can also transmit these monitoring data to other tools, such as operations Manager. Other patches for Windows Server R2, such as hotfix 2913766, support JBOD attachment recognition through the storage Management API.

second, consider adding monitoring tools for storage arrays or shell vendors. vendors can provide granular tools or scom management Packs that provide specific details about the storage subsystem, including status, performance, disk installation, and conditions. Adding new tools to your environment is not considered a priority policy, but a single point solution can easily provide diagnostics for niche storage systems, and Management packs can perform detailed monitoring through existing scom deployments.

third, try to diagnose the PowerShell script. For example, test-storagehealth.ps1 such as the Microsoft Script Center can check for failover clustering, CSVs, SMB sharing, storage space, and data deduplication. The script can generate reports on these details, collect logs and reports from the storage cluster nodes, and compile them into a compressed file that can be analyzed.

Remember, these options are not dedicated and can be combined to provide adequate protection for stored health.

What storage monitoring tools are available for Windows Server R2