Monitor Log Files and Events

PRTG Network Monitor is one of the most advanced and comprehensive network management solutions on the market. Its features include availability and log monitoring, hardware monitoring, bandwidth tracking, etc. Every PRTG license includes the whole functionality. This means that contrary to many other networking tools, you can start to monitor log files, control network traffic, and monitor VoIP connections right away, without the need to buy costly add-ons later.

Log Monitoring Using PRTG

SNMP Traps and syslog messages

The PRTG network utility receives, stores, and analyzes syslog messages and SNMP Traps. Alarms can be configured depending on their content. This means you will not miss any important messages.

Windows Log Monitoring and Event Monitoring

You can also monitor your Windows Event Log (Application, Security, System) for specific events. Should one of the defined events occur, you will be notified immediately, helping you to proactively troubleshoot many network issues.

Monitor Log Files Within Other Applications

Furthermore, PRTG can also monitor folder and file changes. For example, you could set up the log monitor in such a way that you receive an email alert or text message whenever a new log file is being created for an application, or when new content is being added to an existing log file. Alternatively, you could also choose to be notified after a certain number of logs has been counted.

PRTG - More Than a Log Monitoring Solution

Of course, PRTG offers much more than the ability to monitor log files. The software checks bandwidth using SNMP, packet sniffing, and NetFlow. More than 130 different sensor types enable you to monitor virtually anything in your network, and the maps function converts PRTG into a powerful network mapping software. Last, but not least, threshold monitoring helps you to detect possible problems before they result in downtimes or affect network performance.

Download PRTG Now

The PRTG Log Monitor is available in two editions. For basic, free bandwidth tracking and log monitoring, the Freeware Edition 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.