Remote Moniitoring for business contracts

[ScottM]

I am looking for a windows based tool that I will not need to use any kind of virtual machine software where I can monitor my small business contracts, maybe a total of 10 computers remotely so I know when I need to intervene and fix something before s*** hits the fan. Something like a heat issue hard drive issue things of that nature. Any suggestions.

 

[CarrobesIT]

Have a look at GFI Max Remote Management (used to be called Hound-Dog) - http://www.gfi.com/it-managed-services-software

It's cheap, well featured (and with more being added all the time) and very good. I've tried Kaseya, N-Able, Zenith & GFI and I've settled on GFI as the best of the bunch for what I do.

RobC.

 

[Deleted member 13571]

yeah, I spoke to a Kayasa rep and, while the system sounds awesome, it is just way too expensive for me. I only have a few business clients and they only sell licensee in groups of 100....yikes.

I can't afford a monthly charge of $1100.

 

[ScottM]

thanks man ill def take a look into that.

 

[Harold]

Kaseya has a new SaaS offering called IT Toolkit. It's the basic remote support utility for up to 25 computers.

http://www.kaseya.com/products/it-toolkit.aspx

They're in beta for another product called IT Center which will be the SaaS version of the full blown K2 with ticketing, scripting, etc.

Other tools to look at are
http://www.labtechsoft.com/

They have a standalone product that sells for a couple of grand the first year and then a smaller yearly renewal fee, however, they are rumored to be coming out with a SaaS version as well.


http://www.spiceworks.com/

Spiceworks is an open source alternative, much cheaper but less robust then the commercial options.

 

[DarDar]

How about something like "the dude"? It uses snmp to monitor info.

 

[cmonova]

Can look at ProactiveWatch

 

[CPU]

Love spiceworks once configured + its free

 

[danj]

Another vote for Spiceworks.
Bit of a pain to configure sometimes, but if you use Dell, HP etc kit, it grabs serial numbers of machines for inventory purposes.
Free, easy to use and reliable!