What is IPHost Network Monitor?

IPHost Network Monitor is a professional network and server monitoring tool designed for continuous 24/7 surveillance of network resources and critical infrastructure. It helps ensure that all LAN assets, web servers, mail servers, and applications are up and performing correctly by using over 40 supported protocols and advanced monitoring methods. The software features a user-friendly dashboard, distributed monitoring capabilities, application templates for rapid deployment, and multiple alert notification options including email, SMS, push notification, and instant messaging.

Offering a quick installation process and scalable architecture, IPHost allows easy setup and expansion to monitor extensive or distributed networks. With capabilities such as network discovery, automated web transaction simulation, and support for custom scripts and third-party plugins, it caters to the needs of IT professionals seeking reliability, comprehensive reporting, and proactive issue detection. The tool works on various Microsoft Windows operating systems and is suitable for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to enterprises with unlimited monitoring requirements.

Features

24/7 Network Monitoring: Continuous surveillance of network resources and LAN assets.
Multi-Protocol Support: Over 40 monitoring methods including PING, SNMP, WMI, HTTP/S, and database protocols.
Application Templates: Rapid creation and maintenance of monitoring setups for different servers and applications.
Distributed Monitoring: Monitor remote networks using network agents in multiple subnets.
Flexible Alert System: Notification via email, SMS, push notifications, instant messaging, pop-ups, sound, and recovery scripts.
Web Transaction Simulation: Emulates real user interactions with web applications for in-depth experience monitoring.
Clear Reporting: Visualized monitoring events and trend analysis over user-defined intervals.
Quick Installation: Easy to install and configure within minutes using setup wizards and network discovery.
Custom Script Execution: Allows integration of scripts and third-party plugins for advanced monitoring tasks.
Robust Reliability: Stable, standalone application requiring no dedicated server.

Use Cases

Continuous uptime monitoring for web and mail servers.
Real-time alerts for LAN asset failures or service degradation.
Automated detection and notification of network outages.
User experience testing for transactional websites or online shops.
Monitoring distributed networks from multiple physical locations.
Database health checking and system resource monitoring.
Proactive performance alerting before issues become critical.
Automated traffic monitoring on specific network devices.

FAQs

Can IPHost Network Monitor send SMS notifications if my site is down?

Yes, IPHost Network Monitor supports SMS notifications out of the box. A GSM modem can be used to send reliable SMS alerts even if there is no Internet connection.
Is it possible to monitor Linux servers with IPHost Network Monitor?

Yes, the tool can monitor any server reachable by protocols like SSH, HTTP(S), SMTP, and more. SNMP monitors and custom scripts over SSH are supported for expanded monitoring of Linux servers.
Can I monitor the availability and functionality of my website?

Yes, IPHost Network Monitor can perform simple checks for web page presence or simulate real user interactions with websites, including dynamic content and form submissions.
Do I need to manually enter all network hosts for monitoring?

No, the built-in Network Discovery tool can automatically find network devices and initiate monitoring, saving time and reducing manual input.