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Pointcheck is a free product from Idera on performance monitoring for SharePoint.
In an excerpt of their FAQ:
What is Pointcheck?
Pointcheck is a free monitoring tool that enables easy monitoring of critical performance counters for SharePoint, IIS and Windows Operating Systems.
How is Pointcheck licensed?
Pointcheck is free and can be downloaded and installed to monitor as many WFEs as necessary.
Do I need to install Pointcheck on a SharePoint Web Front Ends (WFE) machine?
No. Pointcheck can be installed in any client machine that has access to the WFE.
On what versions of Windows can Pointcheck be installed?
Pointbcheck can be installed on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008.
What versions of SharePoint does Pointcheck support?
Pointcheck is not specific to any SharePoint version. You will need to point to a WFE machine that has at least IIS 6.0 though.
Will Pointcheck run on x32 bit and x64 bit environments?
Yes, Pointcheck will run on x32 bit and x64 bit environments.
Why is Idera offering Pointcheck for free?
Because we believe every farm administrator would like to monitor critical performance counters on their SharePoint farms to ensure performance and availability. And we’d like to introduce you to our SharePoint products.
How are Idera Freeware tools supported?
Idera Freeware products are supported differently than our licensed software products – support is available only via online FAQs vs. 24×7 phone support, and upgrades come when they come vs. regular maintenance upgrades.
What is Idera Freeware?
Idera Freeware applications are tools developed by the engineering team at Idera to alleviate common, day-to-day administator headaches. They are yours to use anywhere you like, completely free of charge.
How do I install Pointcheck?
Installation of Pointcheck is very easy. Simply download the product and follow the installation wizard.
How do I use Pointcheck to monitor a WFE?
After installing Pointcheck, simply launch the application and specify the WFE machine and URL for the site you would like to be monitored.
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