Current Feature list for Keep Alive 2
The following monitor types are currently supported:
Ping - returns roundtrip time.
Web Server - including auth and SSL if required. Returns the page.
Microsoft SQL Server - Connect to DB using SQL or Windows auth. Retuns connection state.
MySQL
SMTP Server - Returns server header. Supports SMTP Auth. Can send test mail.
POP3 Server - Returns number and size of waiting messages
FTP Server - Returns the home directory listing. Specify login or use anon. Option for PASV mode.
Custom Port - Connects to a custom port number and returns response
if any.
Windows Services
The following alert types are currently supported:
Messages logged to Windows Event Log.
"Balloon" popups for monitor failures
Email alerts to one or more recipients
SMS Text Message alerts to one or more recipients using either a mobile device connected
serially to the computer, or a web-based SMS provider (3rd party account needed)
Reporting options:
Each monitor maintains an XML file logging the date/time of checks, and the state (up or down)
These can be opened in Excel or other tools for reporting.
The software maintains its own text log file for problem diagnosis.
Email: info@keep-alive.co.uk
