Server Ping Gadget

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Sep 252009

I am always looking for new gadgets to add to my Vista and Windows 7 desktop.  I recently ran across the server ping gadget.   The great thing about this gadget is its simple and straight forward.  The free version allows you to monitor up to five servers.  You can specify the refresh rate and timeout limit for the ping status.  The best feature like is the simple red and green traffic light system it uses.  At a quick glance you can see if your servers are up or down.  There is also a pro version that you can buy which will support up to twenty five servers.  Check out the links below to find out more about this great gadget.

Windows Live Link For Server Ping
http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=ca5fc597-58cf-4c73-864a-3bd021a2a570

Server Ping Pro Version Link
http://gadgetdev.blogspot.com/2008/02/server-ping-15.html

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Collectl - System Admins Must Have Tool

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Nov 022008

We write about allot of tools that are geared towards windows system on this blog.   I do from time to time deal with a Linux server.  This weekend I found a tool that is a must have for all Linux administrators.  The tool is collectl and was created by Mark Seger over at HP.  Mark actually used it to monitor large clusters, but also noticed it could be used by the average Linux administrator on an everyday basis.  Collectl replaces sar, vmstat, top, atop, iostate, and allot of other tools that are currently out there.  This tool does it all.  The tool is also a sourceforge project and is being constantly updated.

Sourceforge Page
http://collectl.sourceforge.net/

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