PA File Sight Features

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Monitors Pro Lite
PA File Sight  monitors file access, creation and file deletesFile Sight Monitor

The File Sight monitor watches real time file access by users and programs. You can configure which files it watches, and how you are notified when a particular operation (file read, write, delete, etc) occurs.

The Pro version also lets you:
* Record the file access operations to a database for reporting (by user, by file, by operation, etc)
* Alert on user usage patterns (ie user reads X amount of data in Y time


NOTE: This monitor can ONLY monitor drives on the local computer. Watching files on remote computers requires that PA File Sight be installed on the remote computers.

   
Actions Pro Lite
Dial-Up Connection

Connects or disconnects a Windows Dial-up Connection. Typically this is for servers that are not on the Internet, but need to connect to send alerts.

E-mail Alert

Sends SMTP email messages to mail boxes, cell phones, mobile devices, etc. The E-mail action has Alert Digests which are a powerful/friendly feature that combines multiple alerts that happen within a short time into a single email notification. This can be very helpful when something goes really wrong. You can easily specify when messages should be sent or suppressed.

Execute Script

Similar to the Execute Script monitor, this Action lets you extend the list of available actions via your own script written in VBScript. Many variables from the source monitor are also available for creating rich, situation-specific responses.

Message Box

A simple message box that displays monitor findings. These message boxes are smart: if there are many pending alerts you can easily dismiss them all at once.

Network Message (Net Send)

Sends a message box containing the critical monitor details to every place that you are logged in.

Pager Alert via SNPP

Send monitor results to pagers via standard Simple Network Paging Protocol (SNPP). You can easily specify when messages should be sent or suppressed, and the content of the message.

Phone Dialer (DTMF/SMS)

Dials a modem/phone and optionally sends DTMF commands or other commands (to send SMS messages for example). This is typically used by a disconnected server to send an alert over a normal phone line (where the CallerID identifies the server)

Play Sound

Audible alert when monitors detect a problem with the server.

Reboot Server

Reboots the server if a monitor has detected a critical system failure.

SMS Text Message

Send SMS text messages to your mobile device via your service providers SMS Internet gateway (SMPP server). You can control which information gets sent, as well as when messages are allowed.

Start Application

Starts a specified application when the monitor triggers actions

Start Service

Sends control messages to the Windows Service Control Manager to start, stop or restart a specified service.

Write to Event Log

Writes monitor details to the Windows Event Log.

Write to Log File

Log the findings of any triggered monitor to a file. Separate files can be created for each day, week, month, etc.

Reporting Features Pro Lite
HTTP accessible reports

Reports are generated in HTML and accessible from within the PA File Sight Console application, or from a web browser

Server Status

Easily see at a glance the state of your server along with system statistics

Ad Hoc Reports

Generate reports on the fly to quickly see graphical trends

Scheduled Reports

You can create scheduled reports which will get created when you want them, and optionally email the report to a list of recipients. Scheduled report URLs are stable so you can add them to your Favorites list to quickly and easily see the latest results.

System Activity Log

Quickly see which monitors are running, how long they are taking, which actions are being fired and more.

Other Features Pro Lite
Automated Maintenance Schedule

While a computer is in maintenance mode, PA File Sight won't run monitors. It will turn itself back on automatically after the maintenance window expires if you manually entered maintenance mode, or it can automatically enter and leave maintenance mode on a schedule.

Configuration Security

Password protect the PA File Sight Console, and alert on changes that could affect monitoring.

Database Options

Easily point PA File Sight at the embedded SQLite database or use an external Microsoft SQL Server.

Easy to Use and Configure

"...hands down the most straight-forward, uncluttered and effective monitoring tool I have used" - A satisfied customer

Embedded HTTP Server

Control the HTTP port that PA File Sight uses, and optionally enable HTTPS (SSL)

Error Auditing

Keep track of which errors have been reviewed and acknowledged. Also a great way for administrators to have an overview of any errors within their area of responsibility.

External API

Send basic configuration requests to the product via an HTTPS URL.

Runs as a service

PA File Sight is composed of a console that you interact with, and a system service that is started when the computer boots up and is always running in the background.

Simple Installation

Takes less than 3 minutes to install and get a default installation customized for your system.

Price Pro Lite
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Prices subject to change without notice
Base price:
$399 USD per server
Base price:
$199 USD per server
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(Simple version of above list)

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If you have ideas for improving the product or adding to this list, please feel free to contact us.

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