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4 Configuring monitor functions
4.1 Introduction
As soon as the new check wizard is triggered, you must select the required monitor function
from the extensive list of built-in functions included in GFI Network Server Monitor. This chapter
explains how to configure each built-in function as well as how to create custom monitor
functions using VB Scripts. GFI Network Server Monitor groups monitor functions according to
their respective role.
4.2 Network/Internet monitor functions
This group contains functions that are used to monitor Network/Internet protocols and services.
4.2.1 HTTP/HTTPs function
GFI Network Server Monitor can check for the availability of HTTP and HTTPs sites, through
specified ports.
GFI Network Server Monitor can be configured to go through a proxy server and to pass access
credentials when authentication is required. These credentials can be specified as part of the
GFI Network Server Monitor Proxy Server parameters, which are configured from the „General
Options‟ node. For more information on proxy server parameters, please refer to the „Proxy
Server settings‟ section in the „General Options‟ chapter.
Screenshot 36 - HTTP/HTTPS check parameters dialog
Should the HTTP/HTTPS site require authentication, GFI Network Server Monitor will pass the
username and password specified in the Logon Credentials of the monitoring check. For more
information on authentication details, please refer to the Logon Credentials section in the
„Configuring GFI Network Server Monitor‟ chapter.