Download - Optimizing Windows Vista Performance Lesson 10. Skills Matrix Technology SkillObjective DomainObjective # Introducing ReadyBoostTroubleshoot performance.

Optimizing Windows Optimizing Windows Vista PerformanceVista Performance

Lesson 10

Skills MatrixSkills Matrix

Technology Skill Objective Domain Objective #

Introducing ReadyBoost Troubleshoot performance issues• Implement ReadyBoost

6.1

Using ReadyBoost • Configure USB device for ReadyBoost• Page File vs. Solid State hard drive

6.1

Using the Reliability and Performance Monitor Console

Troubleshoot performance issues

6.1



Using Performance Information and Tools

• Use the Performance Center to troubleshoot performance issues• Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools• System Performance Rating tool

6.1

6.2

Using Event Viewer Event log 6.2



Using Reliability Monitor Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools

6.2

Using the Windows Update Client

Configure Windows Update

6.3

Applying Updates • Restore hidden updates• View Update history• Configure Update settings

6.3

Chapter 10Chapter 10

Current operating systems are always a work-in-progress, constantly being updated to correct errors, enhance performance, and add features.

One of the primary tasks of a desktop technician

Should be familiar with:Types of update releasesMethods for deploying updates

Updating Windows Vista


Understanding Update Types

Hotfixes

Security Updates

Cumulative Updates (or rollups)

Service Packs


Understanding Update Types (cont.)

Critical Updates

Recommended Updates

Optional Updates

Device Drivers


Applying Updates

Windows Updates

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Systems Management Server (SMS)


Triggering an Update

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Click System And Maintenance > Windows Update.

Click Check For Updates.


Triggering an Update (cont.)

If the client finds and downloads any updates, click View Available Updates.

Double-click each update to display information about its function and links to associated articles on the Internet.

Select the checkbox for each update that you want to install and click Install.


Configuring Windows Update

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

Click System And Maintenance > Windows Update.

Click Change Settings.specify how often and at what time of day you want the client to check for new updates.


For a computer to perform well, all of its components must be efficient

Vista includes tools to enable you to locate poorly performing components (bottlenecks)Event ViewerPerformance Information and ToolsReliability and Performance Monitor

Monitoring Performance


Event Viewer

Primary function is to record information about system activities as they occur and package that information into individual units, called events

Event Viewer is the tool you use to view these events

Events are stored in log files:System Log, Security Log and Application LogSetup and Forwarded Events (new with Vista)


Event Viewer (cont.)


Rates computer’s components and assigns a base score reflecting the score of the lowest rated component on your system – the bottleneck

Hardware upgrades improve performanceConserve system resources to enhance

performance – Learn how you can improve your computer’s performance link

System Performance Rating Tool


Performance Information and Tools


Using Resource OverviewCPUDiskNetworkMemory

Performance Monitor


Creating an Effective Display

Limit the number of counters

Modify the counter display properties

Choose counters with comparable values

Collects and tracks information about system stability to calculate a stability index

Reliability Monitor

New Vista feature that enables you to use the storage space on a USB flash drive to free up system memory for other uses

Introducing ReadyBoost


You Learned

Microsoft releases operating system updates on the 12th of each month, with occasional, additional releases when an issue requires an immediate response.

Microsoft classifies updates using the following categories: Critical Updates, Recommended Updates, Optional Updates, and Device Drivers.


You Learned (cont.)

The Windows Update client included with Vista makes it possible to configure computers to automatically download and install Windows updates as needed.

In addition to the control panel interface, it is possible to configure the Windows Update client using Group Policy settings.


You Learned (cont.)

Windows uses a graphical application called Event Viewer to display the log information gathered by the operating system.


You Learned (cont.)

While the Performance Information And Tools page provides a snapshot of your computer’s performance at a single moment in time, the Reliability And Performance Monitor console enables you to view much of the same information, but on a continuous, real-time basis.


You Learned (cont.)

The Resource Overview screen contains four real-time line graphs that display information about four of the main system hardware components. Each component also has a separate, expandable section, displaying more detailed information in text form, such as the resources being utilized by individual applications and processes.


You Learned (cont.)

Performance Monitor can display hundreds of different statistics (called performance counters). You can create a customized graph containing any statistics you choose.

Reliability Monitor is a new Windows Vista tool that automatically tracks events that can have a negative effect on system stability and uses them to calculate a stability index.


You Learned (cont.)

ReadyBoost is a new Windows Vista feature that enables you to use the storage space on a USB flash drive to free up system memory for other uses.