Using Microsoft Operations Manager to Simplify Management

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) is an enterprise-class monitoring and management solution for Windows environments. It is designed to simplify Windows management by consolidating events, performance data, alerts, and more into a centralized repository. Reports on this information can then be tailored depending on the environment and on the level of detail that is needed and extrapolated. This information can assist administrators and decision makers in proactively addressing Windows Server 2003 operation and any problems that exist or may occur. For more information on using MOM, refer to Chapter 25, "Integrating Microsoft Operations Manager with Windows Server 2003."

Many other intrinsic benefits are gained by using MOM, including but not limited to

• Event log monitoring and consolidation

• Monitoring of various applications, including those provided by third parties

• Enhanced alerting capabilities

• Assistance with capacity-planning efforts

• A customizable knowledge base of Microsoft product knowledge and best practices

• Web-based interface for reporting and monitoring