Process Diagnostics Overview

What is Process Diagnostics?

Process diagnostics are tools and techniques used to identify and troubleshoot issues within a system's process lifecycle. It involves monitoring system events, examining logs, and analyzing performance data to pinpoint the cause of problems.

Understanding these issues is crucial for maintaining system stability and performance.

Key Components

Key components include:

• Process Monitoring Tools: (e.g., Process Monitor, Windows Performance Monitor) – These tools track the execution of processes.
• Log Analysis: - Analyzing system logs (Windows Event Viewer, Syslog) – provides clues to problem occurrences.
• Performance Profiling: – Identifying bottlenecks and areas of intensive resource usage.
• Event Logs: - Examining security events and system activity.

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