Haven't used it but maybe System Center Essentials
http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/essentials/en/us/default.aspx
On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:51 AM, Sean Rector <sean.rec...@vaopera.org> wrote:
> You might also look at SpiceWorks {it’s free}.
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> Sean Rector, MCSE
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> From: paul chinnery [mailto:pdw1...@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 1:50 PM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: server monitoring
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> I've been tasked to look into acquiring a software package that monitors
> servers. I only need to run it on 6 servers, at this time.
> It should be able to monitor various services and running apps. (The issue
> was prompted because the print spooler on one of our application servers
> stopped. This caused a doctor's orders to our Rehab Dept to not print out.
> He was not amused.)
> Right now I'm trying our Event Sentry but it's a bit clunky and hard to
> configure. (Perhaps trying to do too much.)
> I'm also looking at Solar Winds product and GFI's product.
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