Keep-Alive 2 supports a wide range of monitoring options, including: # Ping - returns roundtrip time. # Web Server - including auth and SSL if required. Returns the page. # Microsoft SQL Server - Connect to DB using SQL or Windows auth. Retuns connection state. # MySQL # SMTP Server - Returns server header. Supports SMTP Auth. Can send test mail. # POP3 Server - Returns number and size of waiting messages # FTP Server - Returns the home directory listing. Specify login or use anon. Option for PASV mode. # Custom Port - Connects to a custom port number and returns response if any. # Windows Services You can be alerted to failures via email, SMS text message, or the Windows Event Log. Any command or application can also be triggered when a failure occurs.