The Dude network monitor is a new application by MikroTik which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network environment. It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and alert you in case some service has problems.
If you want a free tool that can setup server monitoring fast and can alert you if something goes down, you can't beat it.
Cons
I can't think of any
Summary
Every Systems Administrator should at least have it installed and there when needed it's a life saver
Couldn't make it work.
kjammy
Pros
Free. ???
Cons
Confusing installer. It was not obvious which components should be installed and what they do, particularly the Server component. EULA was way way way too long. Auto scan found hundreds of "devices" on my 5-computer subnet, very confusing.
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Oct 9, 2009<p/>Oh, also, the uninstaller hangs when trying to kill the server process, so now I can't even uninstall the darned thing.
Download link is 404
rh1221
Pros
NONE
Download link is 404
Cons
Download linkis 404
Summary
VERY EASY TO USE
dcpower
Pros
This software is Quite easy to use and also customization is in snap the main this is its easy to use and configure. and dont forget its 100% FREE oh yeah.
Cons
just download it 15hrs ago so nothing off the bat that i don't like about it but it any thing will update this
Summary
Fantastic Mapping -AND IT'S FREE!!!
frhinky
Pros
I jsut took over a small network and needed info quickly. The Dude rapidly mapped out my network, shows me when printers or other nodes go down and alot of other stuff I am just begining to explore
Cons
Not a **** thing - great software - and It's Free
Summary
Ive used better
ghostboy005
Pros
This program is ok, but lacks a lot of features. Long scan time on your network, rather confusing interface, could use some improvements.
Cons
Interface isnt the best, long scan times, etc.
Summary
Excellent Network Monitor
plymouthmuscle
Pros
Creates map of entire network and monitors it. Keeps list of active and inactive computers.
Cons
Won't let me delete inactive computers from list. Network discovery has to be manually pressed. Would be nice if you could schedule discovery to run at a certain intervalb.