Server monitoring

BlackStorm · Post #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 09:31 AM

Hey,
Im looking for a script that will alert me of any services going down on the server by sending an email.
Also want something that will keep stats on the services and the uptime for each service and the overall server.

Anyone know of any?
Thanks

imported_hostthebest · Post #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 09:36 AM

I how not yet find a script also I will like to know one also. But I use alertra.com

BlackStorm · Post #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 09:43 AM

I have been using www.expertmonitor.com for months but I would like something else for a new server that will have more detailed info on the server

turnkey · Post #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 10:00 AM

There use to be one good one but they guy took it down. I use alertra and it even calls me when the server goes down. Can be pricy but not too bad if it checks every hr. I think I pay $5 - $7 p/m for every hr check on port 80.

imported_maxhest · Post #5 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 10:15 AM

www.siteuptime.com great services, sms checks every 5 mins, $10/m via paypal, check it out

imported_Andrew · Post #6 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by maxhest
www.siteuptime.com great services, sms checks every 5 mins, $10/m via paypal, check it out

Agreed, siteuptime has been great - for $50/year - monitors several sites - http and pop3.

We've been using them for about 6 months now - and they have been quite reliable

GordyMac · Post #7 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 01:23 PM

I've personally had problems with SiteUptime about 6 months ago..

imported_Andrew · Post #8 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 01:44 PM

Hi Gordy,

Yeah, they had a known issue - ended up sending out a whole lot of false downtime reports - they got it resolved pretty quickly and have been flawless since then.

Not sure what the problem was, but their support staff was friendly and communicative - I havent really held it against them...

But...it may have caused you alot more grief... Sorry you had a bad experience...

BlackStorm · Post #9 (**permalink**) 01-11-2004, 02:15 PM

www.siteuptime.com seems pretty good.
Has everything I need really.
Anyone know of anywhere that does SMS alerts including in the price?

Its .20 for each SMS sent out using siteuptime.com but would like one that has that including in the monthly price

GordyMac · Post #10 (**permalink**) 01-11-2004, 03:01 PM

Well I hope it is fine now, I liked it other than when it messed up on me

imported_Antsbiz · Post #11 (**permalink**) 03-25-2004, 08:35 PM

If you are still searching for server monitoring, you may be interested in this thread.
http://www.iistalk.com/viewtopic.php...4f270438532049

Francisco · Post #12 (**permalink**) 03-26-2004, 09:23 PM

Well if you want SMS alers, Alertra.com does SMS

imported_maxhest · Post #13 (**permalink**) 03-26-2004, 10:33 PM

Siteuptime does it's premium service for $10 a month. I had to cut it out of budget since server got all the cash. But for now, it's well worth it. It worked like a charm, checks every 5 mins, http ftp pop3 ssh ect, very good service. I recommend them!

imported_HadleyHost · Post #14 (**permalink**) 04-26-2004, 12:47 PM

Yeah I use siteuptime as well.

WHW-Rob · Post #15 (**permalink**) 04-26-2004, 01:03 PM

why not try nagios? It's a pretty good script and it can be setup to email you when things go down.