Agents Administration - Tests
 

Configuration of ADAMAccessDetTest

This test measures the load on the AD server in terms of the level of read-write activity on the server and the count of search operations performed by the server. In the process, the test reveals the following:

  • Which AD services initiated the read-write operations? Which of these services generated the maximum I/O load on the server - is it the LSA? the NSPI? the NTDS? SAM? or the replication service? - this information is useful when administrators are faced with an AD overload, as it accurately points them to the probable sources of the load;

  • Which AD service performed the maximum searches on the server? - in the event of an overload, this metric will help you identify that service which could be contributing to the overload;

  • Is the server sized with adequate threads to handle the I/O load?

This test applies only to Active Directory Servers installed on Windows 2008.

The default parameters associated with this test are:

  • The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed.

  • Specify the IP address of the machine where the Active Directory is installed, in the HOST text box.

  • Specify the port number through which the Active Directory communicates, in the PORT text box. The default port number is 389.

  • If multiple components of the same component type are awaiting configuration, then an APPLY TO OTHER COMPONENTS check box will appear in this page. Clicking on this check box will allow you to apply the configuration to all/selected components of that type.

  • Once the necessary values have been provided, clicking on the UPDATE button will register the changes made.

When changing the configuration for specific servers, a “*” beside the text box corresponding to the parameter signifies that these values have to be manually configured by the user. The parameter values that require to be configured will typically be prefixed with a “$” or contain a series of “*”. A value of "none" in the parameter value indicates that the corresponding parameter value can be changed if required.