Evaluating Memory and Cache Usage

Use the Performance console and other Microsoft® Windows® 2000 tools to assess available memory and to observe the effects of a memory shortage, a common cause of poor computer performance. Examine the effectiveness of the file system cache — an area of physical memory where recently used data read from or written to the disk is mapped for quick access. In addition, use Windows 2000 tools to investigate memory problems caused by applications that have not been optimized.

In This Chapter

Overview of Memory Monitoring

Determining the Amount of Installed Memory

Understanding Memory and the File System Cache

Optimizing Your Memory Configuration

Establishing a Baseline for Memory

Investigating Memory Problems

Related Information in the Resource Kit

• For general information about performance monitoring, see "Overview of Performance Monitoring" in this book.
• For information about developer tools see the Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kit companion CD, or see the MSDN link on the Web Resources page at http://windows.microsoft.com/windows2000/reskit/webresources.

© 1985-2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.