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by adminmichael

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imy question is how can i create a batch file to run on a pc that constanly pings my servers and printers... and if one dosnt reply i want it to send me an email alert can someone help me.

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by anonymo

I would look into Nagios (http://www.nagios.org/). Which can be set up with host groups, contacts, schedules, hours, and services.

Polling servers would probably cause unnecessary network traffic.

by adminmichael

im doing this for my home network i dont need anything that costs me big bucks! :)

by adminmichael

looked at a more closely and its free to people who dont want support right?
ok that just might work then do i have to install that as an os on a pc or is it a piece of software?

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