We have a very small environment, 20 or less servers across 4 geographically spread locations. All connected via a MPLS WAN with T1 speeds. I want to monitor/alert on the following items:

• Up/Down status on servers(including individual services would be a huge bonus)
• Windows Event log errors
• Disk space utilization – trends
• Non server hardware alive status(routers, switches etc…)
• Custom alerts(ping, batch file etc..)

I can't invest much right now, so freeware is the best. The solution needs to be a standalone app that is not hosted by a 3rd party.

Suggestions?

We are currently playing with spiceworks. Seems to be a lot of advertising going on and I don't feel comfortable my info isn't being sent offsite.

Thanks!!

John

Also forgot to add, all Win Srvr 2003, Exchange etc...

Here's a website which a buddy of mine forwarded to me the other day
http://sixrevisions.com/tools/10-fre...that-kick-ass/
Beyond that, I have used the products from Adventnet.com
Now their sever monitor is free up to 10 devices, but depending on how many you have at each site it might work out for you.

beyond that.. I have a script which I wrote for trending disk space utilization. Not entirely free because you need to have a copy of MS Access, but otherwise.. free.
http://www.lazynetworkadmin.com/know...rends-for-free