For example, to track the number of files being stored in a directory or their total file size, to be informed if key files are removed or edited, or to ensure backups have been completed successfully etc. 

Using the Sentry-go Plus! File & Directory monitor, you can perform many checks on files, groups of files, directories & subdirectories quickly & easily by monitoring the appropriate locations on the disk and triggering an alert if either an unexpected event occurs, or an expected one doesn't.

Checks can be performed regularly, or scheduled to run at times throughout the week.