PRTG Network Monitor

With PRTG Network Monitor you can monitor all the systems, devices, traffic, and applications in your IT infrastructure. Everything is included with Paessler PRTG; there is no need for additional plugins or downloads. PRTG Desktop is a powerful and easy-to-use solution for Windows PC, which is suitable for businesses of all sizes.

• Expert IT monitoring for all kinds of infrastructures
• For environments of all sizes: from small & mid-size to large & very large
• On-premises or cloud-based monitoring hosted by Paessler
• Convenient subscription-based pricing

Create dashboards with the map designer, and integrate all your network components using more than 300 different map objects such as device and status icons, traffic charts, top lists, and more.

Individualize your map using custom HTML. Once you’re done, share your map as a URL that is accessible either publicly or only internally on your LAN.

PRTG Network Monitor alerts you when it discovers problems or unusual metrics. It comes with many built-in mechanisms for notifications, such as email, pushes, or HTTP requests. With free apps for Android and iOS, you can get push notifications delivered directly to your phone.

Adapt the notification system to suit your needs and schedule alerts (such as ‘no low priority alerts at night’), or avoid alarm floods by using dependencies.

Highlights

Bandwidth
Determine how much bandwidth your devices and applications are using and identify the source of bottlenecks.

Database
Monitor specific datasets from your databases with individually-configured the sensors and SQL queries.

Application
Manage all your applications and get detailed statistics about every application running in your network.

Cloud
Centrally monitor and manage all your cloud computing services from anywhere.

Server
Monitor all types of servers in real-time with regard to availability, accessibility, capacity, and overall reliability.

LAN
Keep track of your entire local network, including your workstations, routers, switches, servers, and printers.

SNMP
Monitor a diverse range of devices using the SNMP functionality of the program.



Key Features

• Automatic Network discovery
• Preconfigured device templates with recommended sets of sensors for various devices
• Highly interactive and customizable Interface for optimized usability
• The configuration is arranged in a tree-like hierarchy with an inheritance of settings
• A modern, powerful software engine
• Scales up to several 10,000 sensors for one installation
• Allows load distribution using remote probes for CPU-intense monitoring like e.g. packet sniffing
• Network Monitoring Features:
• "Smart" sensors that e.g. automatically discover quad-core CPUs and monitor them individually as well as the total CPU load
• The integrated Web server supports SSL security, multiple logins, user groups and an HTTP-based API for interfacing with other applications
• Monitoring results are viewable in various perspectives
• User can create "Maps" which bring together monitoring status, graphs and tables in customizable layouts and with customizable backgrounds like network charts

5 reasons why 500,000 users trust this program

• Central monitoring to view your entire IT infrastructure in a single pane of glass
• On-premises installation for full control over your data, configuration & updates
• Transparent licensing and fair pricing that fits any budget and company size
• High flexibility and easy scalability for IT, OT, and IoT infrastructures
• Companies from all industries worldwide trust our 20-year monitoring expertise

User Interface

Dashboard: The central dashboard provides an overview of your network's health, displaying real-time data and alerts.

Device Tree: A hierarchical view of your network devices, sensors, and groups, making it easy to navigate and manage your infrastructure.

Maps: Customizable maps allow users to create visual representations of their network topology, helping to identify and resolve issues quickly.

Reporting: The reporting interface allows users to generate, schedule, and export reports in various formats, including PDF and HTML.



How to Use

Monitor Devices and Sensors: Regularly check the status of your devices and sensors from the dashboard. Look for any alerts or warnings that indicate potential issues.

Analyze Traffic and Bandwidth: Use PRTG's traffic analysis features to monitor bandwidth usage and identify potential bottlenecks. This can help optimize network performance.

Generate Reports: Create and schedule reports to analyze historical data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports can be customized to focus on specific metrics and time periods.

Respond to Alerts: When you receive an alert, investigate the issue promptly. It provides detailed information about the problem, helping you identify and resolve it quickly.

FAQ

What is PRTG Network Monitor?
PRTG Network Monitor is a comprehensive network monitoring solution developed by Paessler. It helps manage and monitor the health and performance of IT infrastructure by tracking various metrics and generating alerts and reports.

Is PRTG Network Monitor free?
Yes, Paessler offers a free 30-day trial of PRTG Network Monitor that includes all features such as monitoring, alerting, reporting, and historical data analysis. After the trial, a freeware edition is available at no charge for up to 100 sensors. For more than 100 sensors or continued use after the trial, a subscription is required.

What are the advantages of PRTG Network Monitor?

It offers several advantages:

• Easy Installation and Setup: Features a one-click installer and automatic network discovery.
• Great Usability: Provides different user interfaces for web, desktop, and smartphone.
• Customizable Dashboards: Includes drag-and-drop widget editor for creating personalized dashboards and network maps.
• Alerting and Reporting: Offers customizable alerting, notification, and reporting systems.
• Vendor Agnostic: Supports agentless monitoring for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Quick Configuration: Utilizes preconfigured sensors and device templates for easy setup.
• Wide Technology Support: Offers out-of-the-box support for numerous technologies, protocols, and popular manufacturers.

What can you use PRTG Network Monitor for?
You can use Paessler PRTG to oversee the health and performance of physical and virtual IT, OT, and IoT infrastructures, whether on-premises or in the cloud. It monitors a variety of elements including network devices (servers, switches, routers, firewalls), virtual environments, applications, services, websites, operating systems, network traffic, environmental parameters, data centers, and resource consumption.

What is a sensor in PRTG Network Monitor?
In PRTG, a "sensor" is a fundamental monitoring unit that tracks one specific value in your network, such as the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the available space on a disk drive. On average, monitoring a single device requires about 5-10 sensors or one sensor per switch port.

Can PRTG Network Monitor send alerts?
Yes, it has a robust alerting system that notifies users via email, SMS, or push notifications when predefined thresholds are exceeded or issues are detected.

Is PRTG Network Monitor scalable?
Yes, PRTG is highly scalable and can monitor networks of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises with thousands of sensors.

Does PRTG Network Monitor support remote monitoring?
Yes, it offers mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to monitor their network remotely.

Pricing

Flexible subscriptions to fit your needs

Free Version: Up to 100 sensors, suitable for small networks or evaluation purposes.

PRTG 500 - Start small, upgrade later
€1,649 PER YEAR

PRTG 1000 - Small & medium environments
€2,899 PER YEAR

PRTG 5000 - Large environments
€10,899 PER YEAR

Recommended System Requirements

• Directly on x64 server hardware or in a properly configured virtual environment
• Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 11, or Windows 10.
• .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later must be installed on the core server system. For new core server installations, we recommend .NET Framework 4.8

Up to 500 sensors

• CPU cores - 4
• RAM - 4 GB
• Disk space - 100 GB
• Concurrently active administrator sessions < 30
• Number of remote probes < 30
• Virtualization - Yes
• Cluster - Yes

Most PRTG users have 10 sensors per device on average. In most cases, a license for 1,000 sensors is therefore enough to monitor about 100 devices, for example.

If you use more than 10 CPU cores, you might need to apply a CPU-splitting configuration in the Windows registry.

PROS

• Comprehensive Monitoring: Covers a wide range of network aspects.
• Customizable Dashboards: Tailor data visualization to your needs.
• Scalability: Suitable for small to large networks.
• Alerts and Notifications: Proactive issue resolution.
• Historical Data and Reporting: In-depth analysis and compliance.

CONS

• Windows Only: Not natively supported on other operating systems.
• Cost: Can be expensive for large networks.
• Learning Curve: May require time to fully master all features.

Note: Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days. After 30 days, the app reverts to a demo free version. Then you'll be able to continue using 100 sensors for free forever. Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime.