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Troubleshooting Memory and Disks with Sysinternals Tools

This course teaches you how to get the most out of the Sysinternals tools that relate to memory or disks. The most comprehensive tools you'll learn about in this course are VMMap and RAMMap.

There are dozens of myths relating Windows' memory usage, virtual memory, and pagefiles. In this course, Troubleshooting Memory and Disks with Sysinternals Tools, you will learn about Windows memory management as well as how to size and optimize your pagefiles. You'll also understand how SSD's really work. Finally, you'll learn all about tools like VMMap, RAMMap, Resource Monitor, and Windows Performance Toolkit. By the end this course, you’ll know the truth about how the memory management in Windows works.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Overview of Memory Management in Windows

Overview of Disk Systems in Windows

Analyzing Memory with VMMap

Analyzing Memory with RAMMap

Analyzing Hard Disk and Filesystem Related Issues with Sysinternals Tools

Other Tools for Analyzing Performance Issues

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

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Explores different myths about Windows' pagefiles, virtual memory, and memory usage

Teaches how to optimize pagefiles and gain a deeper understanding of Windows memory management

Provides hands-on experience through VMMap, RAMMap, Resource Monitor, and Windows Performance Toolkit

Instructors are experienced in the field of memory and disk analysis

Suitable for intermediate learners seeking to deepen their knowledge of Windows memory and disk systems

Covers fundamental concepts related to memory management in Windows

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Troubleshooting Memory and Disks with Sysinternals Tools with these activities:

Review memory management concepts

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Solidify understanding of fundamental memory management concepts, enhancing foundational understanding for this course.

Browse courses on Computer Architecture

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Review lecture notes and textbooks on memory management fundamentals
Practice solving exercises related to memory management

Explore Sysinternals tools online

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Gain hands-on experience with Sysinternals tools, complementing the course content with practical application.

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Visit the Microsoft Sysinternals website
Follow online tutorials on using VMMap and RAMMap
Experiment with the tools on sample systems

Analyze memory usage using VMMap and RAMMap

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Develop proficiency in using Sysinternals tools to analyze memory usage, reinforcing the practical skills taught in the course.

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Download and install VMMap and RAMMap
Capture and analyze memory dumps using VMMap
Identify memory leaks and optimize memory usage using RAMMap

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Document findings from VMMap and RAMMap analysis

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Enhance understanding of memory management by summarizing and interpreting the results obtained from Sysinternals tools.

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Create a spreadsheet to record the findings
Summarize key observations and insights
Present the findings to peers or instructors for feedback

Discussion group on optimizing pagefiles

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Engage with peers to share knowledge and experiences, fostering a collaborative learning environment around pagefile optimization.

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Join or create a discussion group on pagefiles
Contribute to discussions, sharing insights and asking questions
Attend virtual or in-person meetings

Attend industry conferences on memory management

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Expand knowledge and connect with professionals in the field, enriching the learning experience with real-world perspectives.

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Research upcoming industry conferences
Network with speakers and attendees
Attend workshops and presentations on memory management

Contribute to open-source memory management projects

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Immerse in real-world memory management challenges, deepening understanding and fostering a sense of community involvement.

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Identify open-source projects related to memory management
Review project documentation and codebase
Contribute bug fixes or enhancements

Career center

Learners who complete Troubleshooting Memory and Disks with Sysinternals Tools will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator maintains and manages computer systems, including hardware, software, and networks. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Technical Support Specialist

A Technical Support Specialist examines, troubleshoots, and resolves issues related to hardware and software. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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IT Consultant

An IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to use and implement information technology. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Computer Hardware Engineer

A Computer Hardware Engineer designs, develops, and tests computer hardware, such as processors, memory, and storage devices. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and maintains cloud computing systems. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of an organization's information technology (IT) department. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Software Developer

A Software Developer designs, develops, and tests software applications. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Computer Programmer

A Computer Programmer writes and modifies computer programs. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Computer Systems Analyst

A Computer Systems Analyst studies an organization's current computer systems and procedures, and designs, develops, and implements computer systems to meet the organization's needs. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Storage Administrator

A Storage Administrator plans, implements, and maintains an organization's storage systems. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Virtualization Administrator

A Virtualization Administrator plans, implements, and maintains virtualized environments. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator designs, implements, and maintains databases. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator designs, implements, and maintains computer networks. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst plans and implements security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Their work may involve troubleshooting issues related to computer memory or storage. This course may be useful to this role as it provides an overview of memory management in Windows as well as how to analyze hard disk and filesystem related issues with Sysinternals tools.

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