Need Simple Windows-Based App to Ping Status/Send Emails

• Project ID:

  629586

• Project Type:

  Fixed

• Budget:

  $30-$250 USD
  

Project Description:

Description
I am looking for someone who can create a simple Windows-based app or script that will do a very simple task:

1. This script or app will run on any Windows-based machine.

2. It will ping an external server based on the entry of an IP address and port number.

3. It will ping this service every n seconds. The length of time should be specified in the top of the script or in a config file.

4. If a valid ping result is returned, then the script continues to run and sends another ping in 30 seconds.

5. If a valid ping result is NOT returned, it should try to ping up to 5 other IP addresses/port numbers send a message to the system administrator via text message THROUGH A SEPARATE MODEM (and not the regular Internet connection, because more than likely it will be down), as specified in #6 below.

6. The app, through an Options screen, or script at the top of the script in variables, should specify the following:

A. The length of time between pings.
B. The server(s) and associated port number(s).
C. The System Admin's phone number.
D. Whether the System Admin should receive the alarm via text message.

7. The system should be able to send text messages to up to 10 System Admins.

I need this script developed inexpensively and ASAP.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE NOTE:
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If you want to win this bid, don't just copy and paste a boilerplate standard reply that lists everything under the sun that you have done and all the skills you have. I only want to receive bids from developers who have read this description carefully, who can quickly deliver this specific application quickly, from a developer who wants the job and from a developer who can start and end this job quickly. DO NOT SEND ME YOUR PORTFOLIO UNLESS IT SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO WHAT I AM ASKING FOR. Standard form letters will promptly be deleted.

Thank you,

Brent

Additional Project Description:

03/08/2010 at 12:28 EST:
P.S. The subject line says the script/app needs to send emails but it doesn't, it needs to send text messages through a modem that is connected to the computer.

Skills required:

Perl, PHP, Visual Basic, Windows Desktop