I'm looking for a simple program that periodically pings or perhaps loads a page from a web server to see if it's still up, and if it isn't, sends out an email. Simple, right? Virtually impossible to ...

In the ever-evolving digital world, Linux servers form the backbone of enterprises, web applications, and cloud infrastructure. Whether hosting websites, databases, or critical applications, ensuring ...

My essential Docker stack for keeping self-hosted services running.

Syslog messages circulate around your network and provide valuable information for system monitoring. You don't have to pay anything for this information if you use a free Syslog server. The Syslog ...

When it comes to fixing anything, the first step is to understand the source of the problem. That is exactly what virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) monitoring tools are designed to do. They give IT ...

OK, I've recently had a request from my Boss to find some server monitoring software. We're all win2k. Instead of rehashing what he said, I'll just go ahead and paste his email. Hopefully you kind ...

PA Server Monitor is such a tool. PA Server Monitor comes in three editions: free, lite and pro. We will speak about the Pro edition as it gives the best number of features for an administrator. To ...

Network monitors are an absolute must-have for any network administrator. But which tool, out of the thousands, should you consider for your tool kit? Jack Wallen offers up his five favorites. Your ...

As the economy continues to force IT shops to tighten their belts, some companies are turning to server and storage-monitoring software to restrict the amount of space used by business units and ...