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                             Welcome to HostMonitor
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 In this file :

  1. About HostMonitor
  2. System Requirements
  3. How To Install/Upgrade/Uninstall HostMonitor


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   About HostMonitor
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 HostMonitor is a network monitor program. You can create a list of jobs and
 tests  in advance on a "set and forget" basis. Among the many checks it can
 do, it can monitor any TCP service, ping a host, retrieve an URL, check the
 available disk space, and m ore.
 It  checks  network  servers  at  regular  intervals  and takes pre-defined
 actions  if  a  device  does not respond. It can provide a visual and sound
 warning,  send  an  E-mail  message  to  a  mailbox, pager or mobile phone,
 execute  another  program,  etc.  All  this  allow  ing you to respond to a
 problem before your users start to complain.

 The program can generate log file, which contains an information about test
 results. HostMonitor provide different log file detail levels and log files
 formats  and can be configured to suit your needs. Also program include Log
 Analyzer  which  can  show  information  separately  for  each tested host,
 collect  statistical  information,  show  a  graph of all request times for
 specific  time,  etc.  With the second the administrator can take a look at
 the request time s for specific server over a period.

 HostMonitor  provides system administrators with the benefits of a powerful
 network   monitor   at  an  affordable  price.  HostMonitor  is  a  network
 administrator's  vigilant assistant. Because the administrator doesn't need
 to  check  servers  manually  administrativ  e  overhead  is reduced. And a
 network  administrator  reduces  downtime and improves user satisfaction by
 responding promptly to server failures. It is surprisingly easy to install,
 administer  and  use.  HostMonitor  is  a  system  tray  program and can be
 launched  at  startup.  It is a "Must-have" utility for anyone supporting a
 range of IT equipment.


 Features :
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 HostMonitor include 4 utilities :

 Local Info    - examines the local host and show info about processor, memory,
                 Winsock data, etc
 Trace         - trace the route to a remote host over the network
 Telnet client - telnet client
 IP-Monitor    - show in real time graphics for TCP,UDP,ICMP In,Out,Error
                 packets

 And even more features :

 - Simple Setup and Operation : configurations can be easy copied from one
   computer to another
 - Many parameters (test interval, test method, test schedule, alert profile,
   etc) can be set independently for each monitored host
 - Command line parameters : you can start several copies of HostMonitor with
   different parameters
 - HTTP-requests can be done using a proxy server
 - The request times for each monitored host can be viewed graphically
 - Program is multi-thread and can test several hosts in same time
 - All settings can be edited in the GUI or in INI-file
 - Highly intuitive interface makes operation easy for users
 - Easy Install / Upgrade / Uninstall program


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   System Requirements:
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 1. Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
    (recomended Windows NT 4.0 with SP 3 or Windows 2000)
 2. Microsoft TCP/IP protocol
 3. About 3Mb free disk space


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   Install / Upgrade / Uninstall
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 How To Install HostMonitor:
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 1. start host-mon.exe
 2. select destination folder
 3. press [Install] button

 Note: If you already have installed version of HostMonitor, setup program will
 overwrite all existing files (you may lost some your settings : alerts profiles,
 schedules, etc). If you want keep this settings use [Update] button.


 How To Upgrade HostMonitor:
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 1. start host-mon.exe
 2. press [Update] button

 Program will overwrite executable modules, documentation, etc, but keep all
 your settings.


 How To Uninstall HostMonitor:
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 Variant A :
 1. start uninstall.exe from HostMonitor directory (or from HostMonitor program
    group)
 2. click "Start" button.

 Variant B :
 1. open the control panel
 2. double click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon
 3. select "HostMonitor" from the list
 4. click on the "Add/Remove" button



 For more information see:
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 KS-Soft Web Site : http://www.ks-soft.net
 Home Page        : http://www.ks-soft.net/hostmon.eng/index.htm
 Registration Info: http://www.ks-soft.net/hostmon.eng/regipt.htm
 E-mail           : line1@ks-soft.net; line2@ks-soft.net

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         Copyright (c) 2000 Alexander Kozlov. All Rights Reserved
