Siebel Application HealthCheck from externalSystem

Hi Experts,

I am looking for a healthcheck on siebel application, just to check if Siebel application is up and running from external application point of view. Something like a ping test to confirm Siebel Application and EAI is responding.

The check should be driven from external system (not within siebel application), so external system can poll/ping every 5 mins and can confirm Siebel application and EAI is up and responding.

We could have an API (like GetContact) and poll it every 5 mins. But I am thinking for generic solution than calling an inbound interface every 5 mins.