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A simple Powershell script that monitors a remote hosts connection. Loops constantly reporting to the screen when the status changes. Optionally also records to the event log, makes an audible beep, and/or sends emails.
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| .SYNOPSIS | |
| Tests the connection to the supplied host or IP and reports back on changes to its status. | |
| .DESCRIPTION | |
| This script will check the connection to the supplied hostname or IP address every 5 second's to | |
| monitor its status. If the status changes, a message is recorded, the Eventlog is update (optional), and an email is sent | |
| to a supplied email address (optional). | |
| If a TCPPort parameter is suppied the script will attempt to connect to this port. Otherwise a simple ICMP Ping is used. |