Net-Probe is a software package that assists network administrators. It integrates many essential tools into a single, flexible and expandable framework. Scans and draws a representation of a network in a few simple steps. The representation includes interface graphs and system/network alarms. Monitors the network with Bandwidth graphs, Service Checks & Host Tests. Responds to changes in Network/Service Status by: Performing an action (i.e. restart a service), Sending out a notification (Email, SMS). Includes High performance graphical tools: Ping, TraceRoute, SNMP Browser, Network Scanner, DNS Query. Helps organize external network tools and documentation with the ability to support shortcuts to external programs. There are 4 different methods of obtaining information about the state of a network/computer: SNMP, PerfMon, Scripts & Remote-Scripts. Support for user created scripts allows for limitless possibilities of what can be graphed, monitored and measured. Measurements obtained by using any of the four methods above can be drawn onto a graph, which include zooming and printing features. One of the graphs can be displayed in the Task Bar (i.e. a Desktop Band). Monitoring aspects of a network or computers and can trigger an action if certain conditions are met. The Action could send out a notification or actually attempt to repair the fault. The ability to detect a host failure has been included. Extended monitoring abilities that should allow an administrator to be aware of problems before customers/users are. Workspaces support multiple modes of operation, allowing for you to select how actively the network is monitored. Simple drawing tools are included that allow components of a network to be quickly and effectively represented. An Alerter can sit in the task bar informing the user if any of the checks are indicating a network/server problem. This Alerter can connect to the monitoring computer through the internet.