Question Build a Network/Server Ping Status App

[matt001]

Hi Guys,

I am wanting to start to learn vb.net using

I work as an IT Administrator and manage a few Servers, Routers, VPN Connections over a number if locations.

What I am wanting to do is create a vb.net app that will go out and ping say every 2-5mins each of the servers, routers, that are listed and then shows beside the Hostname a Green Circle which means online and if its a Red Circle its offline, and the screen refreshes if their is a problem or a device / service comes back online.

Then if its offline email a particular email address showing the hostname of either the server or router and which location saying its offline.

If possible to make it easier to change the devices to show possible have a txt file or something like that with the Hostname, IP Address, Location.

Is their any tutorials or places or people that would be able to give me a hand to start off.

Thanks

Matthew

 

[JohnH]

Timer Class (System.Windows.Forms)
Ping Class (System.Net.NetworkInformation)
SmtpClient Class (System.Net.Mail)
ListView control is probably best to show the servers and status.