what are some good os/ network monitoring tools?

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that monitor if the servers are up or down and network connections are up and running

I hope cross platforms - windows, linux
just wondering
and even better if it is cheap or free :eek:
thanks in advance
 
spiceworks seems to be good, getting ready to deploy that in one of my test environments. I have also used Zenoss. We use solar winds but that is purchased.
 
We use AlienVault with a customized kernel. It's Open Source Linux and when properly configured, works wonders. We found so many security holes in our network with AlienVault. Spiceworks is garbage in comparison.
 
CruisD64 said:
We use AlienVault with a customized kernel. It's Open Source Linux and when properly configured, works wonders. We found so many security holes in our network with AlienVault. Spiceworks is garbage in comparison.
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thanks btw should I be putting this in the network sections or will os section do?
 
Networking & Security would be better. PM a mod - they'll move the thread.
 
Spiceworks is alright if you have no money, but if you have money you should go with LANsweeper. It's like Google for the network & AD.
 
I am about to try some of these solutions myself. I was about to deply Nagios but I am only a beginner in Linux and I fear that it's going to be a pain to properly configure.

I was about to download Spiceworks, any people with experience with it? Is it a long bumpy road to implement?
 
Sitescope is the product I'm familar with - it isn't free, but works well and is very powerful. I actually was thinking you meant local system tools when I clicked on the title rather than system monitoring tools.
 
Ctek said:
I am about to try some of these solutions myself. I was about to deply Nagios but I am only a beginner in Linux and I fear that it's going to be a pain to properly configure.

I was about to download Spiceworks, any people with experience with it? Is it a long bumpy road to implement?
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It's not difficult to implement, but it's filled with unnecessary fluff. The fact that it's Free.99 makes it appealing though.
 
PRTG has a free version, though you only get up to 20 sensors. However a commercial license is worth it IMO.

 
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