07/04/2009
We've moved to another web host. Let us know if you find any problems around the site!

29/03/2009
Version 3.0.12.1 available! Ping monitor now sends 4 pings grouped, and the writing of a "Monitor Test Begin" event to the Windows Event Log can be disabled.

14/03/2009
Note that Registrations will be offline until 21st March. If you request an activation code during this period, please bear with us!

24/01/2009
Version 3.0.9.0 available. This is a bugfix release where re-ordering the list of monitors led to problems

15/11/2008
The new Service version of Keep Alive is available!

12/09/2008
A completely new version of Keep Alive is nearing completion.
This version will run as a service, and offer some reporting options, so stay tuned!

25/10/2007
Version 1.0.5.0 available!
This version adds options for disabling individual monitor items temporarily, options to alert when a monitor comes "alive" after failing, and improved memory usage.

20/10/2007
KeepAlive Support + Registrations will be on vacation until Thursday 25th October

29/04/2007
Version 1.0.4.0 available!
This version cures an occasional problem where the "mysql" monitor type cannot be created/edited
In addition, the monitored address is now included in alert emails.

04/12/2006
Version 1.0.3.0 available!
This version cures an occasional problem where the "web" monitor type cannot be created/edited

20/11/2006
Version 1.0.2.0 now available for download!
This version allows any custom action (i.e. an external program or command) to run when an alert is fired

06/10/2006
Version 1 now available for download!

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.

Can run query and alert based on no. rows returned.

MySQL - Connects to a MySQL DB, can run query and alert based on no. rows returned.

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.

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)

System tray balloon warnings (if the console is running)

Reporting options:

Two reports are currently provided - a simple statistics view for all monitors, and a more detailed one showing the failure times for monitors in a given date range.

Problems with the service are logged to the Windows Event Log

Email: info@keep-alive.co.uk