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GFI Network Server Monitor Configuring monitor functions • 79
Screenshot 72 - MS SQL/ADO check parameters dialog
An MS SQL / ADO function requires the following parameters:
• ADO Connection String – Specify the ADO connection string which
will be used to connect to the SQL Server/Data source.
• Query – Specify the SQL Query which will be triggered when
connection is established.
NOTE: For more information on SQL/ADO connections strings, please
visit http://www.connectionstrings.com
Windows OS databases checks
Generic – ODBC
GFI Network Server Monitor makes use of ODBC to check for the
availability of a variety of databases. Major database systems that
support ODBC include: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access,
Microsoft Excel, Oracle, FoxPro, Paradox, SyBase, Informix,
OpenIngres, InterBase, Progress, IBM LANDP, DB2 and AS/400.
NOTE: To monitor a database via ODBC, you must first setup a
System DSN entry to the database you wish to monitor on the server
running GFI Network Server Monitor.