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Discussion: Acquiring Data with Performance Logs and Alerts in Windows Server
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17/07/2025 9:34 am
Why Use Scripting to Acquire Data?
Scripts provide the ability to:
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Automate repetitive monitoring tasks
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Collect data in custom formats
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Query APIs and databases directly
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Integrate data into reports or dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Grafana)
Common languages used include:
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PowerShell – Native to Windows for system and network data
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Python – Excellent for cross-platform scripting, APIs, and data processing
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Bash/Shell – For Unix/Linux-based systems