A lot of time there is the need to monitor if a server like cubeSQL is up and running (and if something goes wrong to be promptly notified). I recently discovered a nice service StatusCake which perfectly fits with the majority of these needs.

There is a free account that you can try before any further purchase. Setup a cubeSQL is really easy, just set Test type to TCP and then enter IP or hostname and port (4430 is the official cubeSQL default port, registered at IANA).

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Once setup, you’ll have access to both a reserved area where you can monitor your service and a public page full of useful stats (optional). And note that you’ll be promptly notified by email, sms or via a http call when something goes wrong with your server.

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I strongly recommend to give StatusCake a try.