Need to be alerted when server goes down.

I would like to get a phone call whenever any of our servers go down. How
can I do that?

"OscarVogel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I would like to get a phone call whenever any of our servers go down. How
> can I do that?
>
>

You could use some networked PC to ping the servers
constantly. When a ping fails, get that PC to invoke an
auto-dialler. Make sure that the PC is on a highly secure
power supply!

Thanks for the response.
-Would an autodialer be a 3rd party software?
-Can you point me to any detailed instructions, or do I simply need to
refresh my knowledge re setting up alerts?


"Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "OscarVogel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> I would like to get a phone call whenever any of our servers go down. How
>> can I do that?
>>
>>
>
> You could use some networked PC to ping the servers
> constantly. When a ping fails, get that PC to invoke an
> auto-dialler. Make sure that the PC is on a highly secure
> power supply!
>
>

I think a better solution would be to have the computer page you vs. making a
phone call. Most pagers can be reached via e-mail, so you simply need to use
SMTP to generate the alert.

"OscarVogel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the response.
> -Would an autodialer be a 3rd party software?
> -Can you point me to any detailed instructions, or do I simply need to refresh
> my knowledge re setting up alerts?
>
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> "OscarVogel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>> I would like to get a phone call whenever any of our servers go down. How
>>> can I do that?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> You could use some networked PC to ping the servers
>> constantly. When a ping fails, get that PC to invoke an
>> auto-dialler. Make sure that the PC is on a highly secure
>> power supply!
>>
>>
>
>

Greetings,

An alternative option is CyberGuage. At 395 for 5 devices it may also be
affordable. Works well and generates some helpful reports. Has notification
options too: http://www.neon.com/CGwin.shtml

Hope this helps,
--
Louis Vitiello Jr.
MCSE +S, MCSA, MCP, A+/N+
ERCP XP Pro / Net Concepts


"OscarVogel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the response.
> -Would an autodialer be a 3rd party software?
> -Can you point me to any detailed instructions, or do I simply need to
> refresh my knowledge re setting up alerts?
>
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
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>> "OscarVogel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> I would like to get a phone call whenever any of our servers go down.
>>> How
>>> can I do that?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> You could use some networked PC to ping the servers
>> constantly. When a ping fails, get that PC to invoke an
>> auto-dialler. Make sure that the PC is on a highly secure
>> power supply!
>>
>>
>
>

OscarVogel wrote:
> Thanks for the response.
> -Would an autodialer be a 3rd party software?
> -Can you point me to any detailed instructions, or do I simply need to
> refresh my knowledge re setting up alerts?

we use network monitor. nto bad for the price.

http://www.solarwinds.net/Tools/Netw...itor/index.htm

dg

GFI's Network Server Monitor is a wonderful tool as well. It can check
services, disk space, and a host of other things as well.

www.gfi.com

Ray

"Darko Gavrilovic" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> OscarVogel wrote:
>> Thanks for the response.
>> -Would an autodialer be a 3rd party software?
>> -Can you point me to any detailed instructions, or do I simply need to
>> refresh my knowledge re setting up alerts?
>
> we use network monitor. nto bad for the price.
>
> http://www.solarwinds.net/Tools/Netw...itor/index.htm
>
> dg