CPU and RAM Monitor
How to Avoid Server Overload
PRTG Network Monitor is the perfect CPU and RAM monitor. Continuous processor and memory monitoring helps you to avoid server overloads, identify network problems, detect malware attacks, and to plan hardware upgrades according to the actual load.
High server CPU loads result in very long response times of applications or files hosted on that server. This reduces productivity and increases the risk of network failures. Monitoring network usage helps you to keep control of the loads that your servers and workstations are subject to, helping you to distribute loads more evenly, and increase network speed and performance.
How Does PRTG Monitor CPU and RAM Utilization?
The PRTG SNMP monitor is the perfect CPU and RAM monitor for all Windows and most Unix and Linux servers. Using WMI, SNMP, SSH and WBEM, PRTG shows you server CPU utilization and memory load. If supported by the hardware, you can also monitor server CPU temperature.
- For web servers, staying on top of CPU utilization helps to make your website faster and therefore more attractive for visitors.
- For file, database and application servers, usage monitoring is important to ensure your company's productivity.
- Email servers should be monitored to ensure that emails are promptly received and delivered.
PRTG Network Monitor - Your Whole Network at a Glance
Of course, PRTG is more than just a CPU and RAM monitor:
- It enables you to monitor hardware, router bandwidth, and network performance.
- You can check the availability and uptime of your servers and other devices by running a regular PING test.
- The built-in IP sniffer allows you to analyze network traffic by IP address or protocol.
For basic, free CPU and RAM monitoring, the IP monitor freeware may be downloaded and used for personal and commercial use completely free of charge. For more advanced needs, licenses for the Commercial Editions start at $400 / €300.
In addition to PRTG, Paessler also offers the web load testing software Webserver Stress Tool.