# Monitor-Uptime.ps1 — Quick Start

1) Place `Monitor-Uptime.ps1`, `servers.txt`, and optionally `servers_http.csv` in a folder.
2) Edit `servers.txt` to list your servers (one per line). Optionally map HTTP checks in `servers_http.csv`.
3) Run once to test:
   ```powershell
   powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\Monitor-Uptime.ps1 -Webhook (Get-Content .\webhook.txt)
   ```
4) A log file `monitor_log.csv` will be created. You can pivot/filter in Excel or Power BI.
5) Schedule with Task Scheduler (every 5 minutes):
   - Action: `powershell.exe`
   - Arguments: `-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:\Path\Monitor-Uptime.ps1"`

Notes:
- Uses CIM (Win32_OperatingSystem.LastBootUpTime) to compute uptime.
- Sends simple JSON payloads to Teams/Slack compatible incoming webhooks.
- For email, prefer relay/webhook; `Send-MailMessage` is deprecated in modern PowerShell.