10‑Strike Network Monitor is a Windows-based tool that looks after your servers, switches, cameras, printers, and more, whether they're local or scattered across the internet. It sends alerts via sound, logs, email, SMS (even using a USB phone/modem), and can launch scripts to fix issues automatically. Ideal for IT folks who want proactive monitoring without fuss.

Why You'd Want It

If you're juggling a mix of network gear and services, this gives you peace of mind. It supports over 30 protocols, ICMP, TCP, SNMP, WMI, RTSP, SQL, and custom scripts, so you can monitor anything. Alerts come fast, and the Pro version can try to fix things before you even hear about them.

Editions

Comes in:
Standard – Simple checks (ping, TCP, SNMP, etc.)
Pro – SQL database backend, distributed monitoring, web interface, remote agents, user roles, visual network map.

How It Works in Real Life

Set it up on a PC or server and add your devices and services. It probes them regularly using ICMP, TCP, SNMP, WMI, you name it. When something dips below threshold, a server goes down, a port stops responding, it sings an alert, logs it, and can notify you via email or SMS. You can even script automatic recoveries, like restarting a service or pinging a device behind a NAT-connected remote office.

Features We Like

Huge protocol support, SNMP, WMI, NetFlow, Modbus, MQTT… the Pro edition goes deep.

Distributed agents and SQL logging make large-scale setups manageable.

Web admin UI and user roles in Pro version, it's handy when handing access to others.

Graphical network map that updates host status live, watch reds and greens light up.

Custom scripting lets you integrate or automate responses your way.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Powerful built‑in alerts + auto‑recovery

Pro edition scales nicely with agents and SQL

Visual mapping gives clear status view

SMS alerts work even without internet

Windows support across multiple OS versions
Cons:

Windows‑only, no macOS or Linux server

Interface feels a bit dated compared to cloud SaaS tools

DIY script support needs some technical chops

Geek Verdict

If you're running a Windows-centric network and want serious monitoring firepower without buying into big SaaS platforms, 10‑Strike Network Monitor is solid. The Pro edition is notably capable, distributed monitoring, SQL logging, web UI, mapping, yet still accessible. It's not flashy, but it's reliable and gets the job done with minimal drama.
Bottom line: a savvy pick for Windows admins who want depth, control, and some automation without paying enterprise SaaS prices.


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