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Archive for "2012"
2012-May- 7
Introducing the New Geo Maps of PRTG 12
From previous versions of PRTG you already know the Google Maps that can be integrated into the web interface to show the status of your monitoring locations geographically. With PRTG 12 we made the geo maps feature more flexible and easier to use.
2012-Apr-30
Introducing the New Sensor Types of PRTG 12
With the new major release of PRTG, version 12, we will not only start our continuous rollout concept, but will also include new sensor types, of course. We have picked out some we would like to introduce to you today.
2012-Apr-26
PRTG 12 Public Beta Test
The latest incarnation of PRTG is coming soon! You are invited to test drive a beta preview of the latest version of PRTG, version 12.2. With PRTG 12 we introduce our new build and delivery concept "Continuous Rollout," as well as various new features and enhancements.
2012-Apr-25
Version 12 of PRTG will introduce "Continuous Rollout"
Today we are proud to announce the soon release of the next major version of PRTG: Version 12.2.
2012-Apr- 5
EMA Research Summary:
Network Management Megatrends 2012
In February 2012 Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) analysts published a landmark study of the drivers, issues, and priorities for network managers and network management tools, technologies, and practices.
2012-Mar- 7
PRTG Consumes Only 400 kbit/s Network Bandwidth to Monitor 10,000 Ports on 270 Switches
Our reseller Omicron AG from Switzerland has set up an installation of PRTG with 10,000 SNMP sensors for one of their customers, a multi-national company with almost 100,000 employees worldwide. For traffic monitoring, this setup consumes very little bandwidth only.
2012-Feb-28
Don’t Lose Your Internet Connection on March 8th—Check for a Rogue DNS Configuration Now!
Ever since the internet became popular, there has been Trojan horse software trying to spy on valuable user data. The "DNS Changer" malware may soon cause many computers to lose their internet connection on March 8th 2012.
2012-Feb-16
Sending Out PRTG SMS Notifications Using a GSM Modem and the MWconn Freeware Tool
In some monitoring scenarios users want a notifications system that can alert independently from an existing IP (and internet) connection. We have already introduced several means to do so, but with MWconn it gets really simple.
2012-Feb-12
Using Amazon EC2 Micro Instances For WAN and Website Monitoring
Recently the Amazon EC2 Cloud announced that their "Micro Instances" now support Windows as operating system. Before this announcement you could only use "Small Instances" for Windows machines on the Amazon Cloud. Now Amazon even offers new customers a Micro Instance free of charge for one year.
2012-Feb- 9
Monitor SAP Systems with PRTG
If you always wanted to monitor your SAP systems with PRTG, you should take a look at the SAP sensors from Icon Software. This vendor has long-standing experience with SAP systems and created a comprehensive package of approximately 40 different sensors which can be integrated into PRTG using the "EXE/Script (Advanced)" sensor type.
2012-Feb- 9
PRTG Is Finalist at Network Computing Awards 2012
PRTG Network Monitor nominated in 3 categories:
- Testing and Monitoring Product of the Year
- Software Product of the Year
- Bench Tested Product of the Year
2012-Feb- 8
Cisco live! London—A Total Success
Last week Paessler was present at the "World of Solutions" hall of Cisco live! in London/UK to showcase PRTG and its latest features. There was also room to discuss individual monitoring solutions with visitors and to answer their questions regarding our all-in-one monitoring solution.
2012-Jan-24
PRTG 9.2 is Out Now!
We're proud to introduce PRTG version 9.2. Since the last release in December we applied more than 400 changes to our software to make it even easier for you to monitor your network. We will show you the best of the new features here.
2012-Jan-16
How to Send SMS and Pager Messages from PRTG—Even Without an Internet Connection
Some of our customers use PRTG's "Execute Program" notification to send SMS messages via a mobile device or modem using a third party software which offers a command line client to send these messages.
2012-Jan- 5
Meet us in London and See PRTG Live!
Paessler will once again participate as an exhibitor at Cisco's annual European IT and Communications Conference held from January 31 to February 3, 2012 in the heart of London, UK. We would like to invite you to join us at our booth #E59!