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| Descriptor | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Name | the physical name of the server (not the domain name) |
| Environment | eg. Test, Pre-Prod, Prod, Backup |
| IP Addresses | |
| Operating System | |
| Operating System Version | latest release and patch level |
| Software1 | ie. Apache Web server |
| Software1 Version | ie version # |
| Software1 Instance | multi-instance support, 0,1,2? |
| SoftwareX | ie. Apache Tomcat server |
| SoftwareX Version | |
| Business ContinuityBusiness Continuity Steps | Disaster Recovery Procedure |
Hand in hand with the collection of server details, automation could be enhanced to gather status about the the software that is installed on the server such as it's state (running or not running). This information would be sent to a system dashboard where that the information is refreshed on a periodically to provide the foundations of server monitoring. Here is some information that could be collected:
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