Maximizing Server and Network Performance

Maximizing Server and Network Performance

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to measure the performance of a server or network using practical hands-on techniques and understand the underlying theory.

What do you already know about measuring server and network performance?

Understanding Performance Metrics

Explore the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure server and network performance such as latency, throughput, and error rates.

Tools for Performance Measurement

Introduce practical tools such as Ping, Traceroute, and Wireshark for measuring network performance and load testing tools like Apache JMeter for server performance.

Hands-On Network Performance Measurement

Engage students in a practical activity to measure network performance using Ping and Traceroute tools on a simulated network environment.

Hands-On Server Performance Measurement

Guide students through using load testing tools like Apache JMeter to measure server performance under different load conditions.

Interpreting Performance Data

Teach students how to interpret the data collected from performance measurements and analyze the impact on server and network performance.

Optimizing Server and Network Performance

Discuss strategies for optimizing server and network performance based on the insights gained from performance measurements.

Conclusion and Recap

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson and reinforce the importance of regular performance measurement for servers and networks.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.