How to trace the loss of a computer on the network?

Question

Network administration

Simple task: there is a computer (s) in the network. known ip. We need a good simple softina (for Windows) that will sit, let's say, in the tray and monitor which of the pets suddenly disappears from the network and so that the program, like an antivirus, squeaks in a pig's voice that someone has disappeared. Too lazy to google and try a million options.

Answer 1

zabbix+sms

Answer 2

Yes, there are many programs. Any monitor will do for this. Here are the popular ones: Nagios, Zabbix, Cacti, MRTG, Munin, etc...
Seriously, I would advise Zabbix
Or laziness - then Nagios
If completely lazy - then Cacti

Answer 3

here you can look at alternatives to what you have already been correctly advised, and choose a platform: alternativeto.net/software/zabbix

Answer 4

www.mikrotik.com/thedude
www.kilievich.com/eng/fpinger