Port monitors are essential for ensuring the availability and security of critical network services. By regularly checking the responsiveness of specified ports-such as those for FTP, SSH, and SMTP-port monitors provide real-time insights, helping detect potential issues before they impact operations.
When a port becomes unreachable or its performance degrades, WebGazer instantly notifies you, allowing for quick corrective action. Reports track performance and uptime trends over time, making troubleshooting and optimization straightforward. Setting up port monitoring is simple, allowing you to secure your network in just a few steps.
With WebGazer’s port monitoring, you can maintain robust service availability, proactively address network issues, and safeguard critical resources effectively.
Use cases
Port monitors serve diverse needs across industries, ensuring continuous operation and security of mission-critical network services. Below are some of the primary scenarios where port monitoring proves invaluable:
Database servers
Database ports, such as MySQL (3306) or PostgreSQL (5432), are crucial for backend operations. Monitoring these ports helps detect any connectivity issues that could disrupt data flow to applications, ensuring consistent access to data.
E-mail servers
For companies that rely on email communication, monitoring SMTP (25), IMAP (143), and POP3 (110) ports is essential. Any downtime or issue with these ports could hinder communication, affecting productivity and customer interactions.
IoT and remote devices
For environments with IoT devices or remote equipment, monitoring specific device ports can provide alerts on connectivity status, enabling prompt action if devices become unreachable.