So I have run across one for which I can't figure out a starting point. We are using Tivoli to backup our farm including databases. For the most part this is easy to monitor as we can just monitor Tivoli. However the database backups are not scheduled through Tivoli but rather in their respective DBs as scheduled procedures. (I am not a DBA so forgive me if my language on that piece is off). The only actual method for determining the success or failure of these backups is a log file on the Windows server. We are using SNMP for all our Windows monitoring at the moment but are open to other solutions. I need to be able to access this file, grep out the date and status, and process those results for Nagios. Does anyone know of a simple way to do this and if not then does anyone know of a complicated method? I am not locked into to any solution and would be willing to use active or passive checks, snmp, nc_net, or any other solution. Thanks in advance for any replies or advice. Best Regards, Mark L. Potter Systems Engineer Academy Sports & Outdoors 1800 N. Mason Rd Katy, Texas 77449 Office: 281-646-5857 Cell: 281-734-6965