PRTG Network Monitor

What is PRTG Network Monitor?

PRTG Network Monitor is an essential network monitoring tool that provides complete visibility into the performance and health of your entire IT infrastructure. Developed by Paessler, PRTG allows companies of all sizes to monitor, in real time, all devices, systems, applications and network traffic, making it easier to detect problems before they affect the business.

What is PRTG Network Monitor for?

PRTG Network Monitor is designed to effectively and proactively monitor networks, detecting failures and performance bottlenecks in servers, applications, routers, switches, IoT devices and more. With it, IT administrators can monitor bandwidth consumption, system uptime, CPU and memory resource usage, database performance, and even website traffic.

Main features of PRTG Network Monitor

1. Bandwidth Monitoring: Check network usage in real time and identify bottlenecks.

2. Server Performance Monitoring: Monitors local and cloud servers, ensuring that performance is optimized.

3. Application Monitoring: Track the performance of critical applications, such as databases and online services.

4. Customized Alerts: Receive real-time notifications about failures or performance degradations via SMS, email or push notifications.

5. Custom Network Maps: View all components of your network graphically, making it easier to detect anomalies.

6. Traffic Monitoring via SNMP, WMI and NetFlow: Get detailed network traffic and device performance data.

7. Customizable Control Panel: Have a centralized view of all monitored devices and services, with adaptable dashboards.

Why use PRTG Network Monitor?

• Problem Prevention: PRTG helps companies anticipate network failures, avoiding downtime and financial losses.

• Increased Efficiency: With PRTG, it is possible to quickly identify bottlenecks and optimize the performance of the entire IT infrastructure.

• Scalability: Ideal for growing companies, allowing the monitoring of larger and more complex networks as the business expands.

• Easy Configuration: PRTG is known for its quick installation and intuitive interface, ideal for both experienced IT professionals and beginners.

Who is it suitable for?

PRTG Network Monitor is indicated for:

• Small, Medium and Large Companies that want to monitor their IT infrastructure.

• Network Administrators who need to ensure the stability and continued performance of network services.

• Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who want to monitor bandwidth usage and optimize the services offered.

• IT companies looking for robust and scalable monitoring solutions for their customers.

PRTG Network Monitor license types

PRTG offers flexible subscriptions to meet different needs:  

• PRTG Free: Free version that allows you to monitor up to 100 sensors.

• PRTG Subscription: Paid license that supports installation on a core server and packages of 500 to 10,000 sensors, with continuous access to the latest product enhancements and feature updates for the term (12, 36, 60 months). 

System Requirements

To install PRTG Network Monitor, the following system requirements are required:

• Operating System: Windows Server 2012 R2 or higher

• Processor: Intel or AMD with 2 GHz or higher

• RAM memory: Minimum 2 GB (4 GB or more recommended)

• Disk Space: Approximately 1 GB for installation; the space required will increase depending on the amount of monitoring data.