Ping determines whether the computer is running or needs a reboot. Port monitors whether a specified service is running as expected. In its simplest basic form, port monitoring tells you if a program is up and running . A more sophisticated monitoring script can also tell you how well the program is performing. We can determine how long it takes to download a web page from your server, whether a financial transaction involving filling a web form, entering the data into a database and reporting completion can be carried out, or many other aspects of your server operation.
All plans apply to Linux , Cobalt and co - located servers.
The Emerald Plan includes constant monitoring of one port on the client's server. Customers can select pinging the server instead, if they wish, to determine if the server is down. Emerald server monitoring of one port on a server is included with all servers at no charge. When the designated port is not accessible, our tech staff is immediately notified. The Ruby Plan includes monitoring of 5 ports on your server .