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GFI Releases Network Server Monitor 7 with Advanced Automated Checks and Enhanced SMS Functionality

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GFI's latest addition to its network monitoring portfolio, Network Server Monitor 7, has been designed to meet the needs of enterprises of all sizes. The new upgrade features a component that allows enhanced configuration and status monitoring, automatically identifying and resolving issues before users report them. Network Server Monitor 7 also supports distributed architectures and sends SMS alerts through third-party email to connected SMS gateways. The software's advanced automated checks can monitor server status by mimicking administrator operations, providing a more realistic assessment of network performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Network Server Monitor 7 features a new component for enhanced configuration and status monitoring, which automatically identifies and resolves issues before users report them.
  • The software supports distributed architectures, allowing administrators to monitor status checks in complex networks.
  • Advanced automated checks can monitor server status by mimicking administrator operations, providing a more realistic assessment of network performance.
  • Network Server Monitor 7 can store monitoring data to either a Microsoft SQL Server or a Microsoft Access database, allowing administrators to centralize monitoring results.
  • The software supports backward compatibility with the GFI Network Server Monitor 5.5/6.0 SMS engine.
  • GFI Network Server Monitor 7 is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Windows XP.
  • The software's advanced automated checks can monitor the status of a check by automatically logging in as the administrator and carrying out administrator operations.

Statistics:

  • 300,000 customers use GFI's award-winning solutions, including NASA, Volkswagen, and Coca-Cola Beverages.
  • GFI's solutions help build a robust and secure infrastructure.
  • The organization boasts GFI SecurityLabs, which research new areas of danger for computer networks.
  • GFI Network Server Monitor 7 is priced at $395 for networks of up to 5 servers, and $1125 for networks of up to 50 servers.

Sources:

  • GFI Software Ltd
  • Market Wire
  • Microsoft
  • GFI SecurityLabs
  • GFI WebMonitor
  • GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.)
  • GFI FAXmaker fax connector for Exchange and SMTP mail servers
  • GFI MailSecurity email content/exploit checking and anti-virus software
  • GFI MailEssentials server-based anti-spam software
  • GFI MailArchiver an email archiving solution
  • GFI LANguard Network Security Scanner (N.S.S.)
  • GFI LANguard Portable Storage Control
  • Telstra
  • Time Warner Cable
  • DHL
  • Caterpillar
  • BMW
  • US IRS
  • USAF

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