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Cloud Monitoring with PRTG

Quickly solve issues with the availability and performance of your cloud services

  • Get a quick overview of the availability and health of all cloud services
  • Powerful cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud observability that’s easily scalable
  • Monitor any cloud strategy – no matter if it’s IaaS, SaaS, or PaaS
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PRTG cloud monitoring: What you will find on this page

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    PRTG makes cloud infrastructure monitoring as easy as it gets

    Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent cloud-related infrastructure issues.

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    Explore cloud application monitoring by PRTG

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    Cloud service & performance monitoring

    Do you use cloud computing services in a variety of locations worldwide? Now you can check service accessibility and performance from your own location with Paessler PRTG’s Cloud HTTP v2 sensor.

    It monitors the loading time of a web server from locations in Asia, Europe, and the USA, so you can determine your web service’s response times from all over the world.

    Or do you want to keep an eye on the availability of your software as a service provider? Then our common SaaS sensor has got you covered. It monitors the response times of several SaaS providers, for example Dropbox, GitHub, Google Apps, or Office 365.

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    Ping monitoring from the cloud

    Whether you’re running your own services on-premises or relying on global-scale service providers, PRTG’s Cloud Ping v2 Sensor can check the TCP ping response times of your devices from multiple locations around the world, for example, from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, or the USA.

    • Ensure public-facing web services are available and performant
    • Check the average response time for overall performance worldwide
    • Be alerted in time to respond to problems before your customers even notice
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    Amazon Web Services monitoring

    PRTG accesses the Amazon CloudWatch API, retrieves the data from every AWS account, and makes it centrally available. This makes PRTG the best choice for monitoring many different AWS accounts without having to constantly jump from one account to another.

    PRTG comes with preconfigured AWS sensors out-of-the-box:

    • The AWS Alarm v2 sensor to monitor the status of an AWS alarm
    • The AWS Cost sensor for monitoring the cost of an AWS account
    • The AWS EBS v2, AWS EC2 v2, AWS ELB v2, and AWS RDS v2 sensors to keep an eye on service performance
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    Microsoft cloud platform monitoring

    If you use cloud computing services from Microsoft like Azure or Microsoft 365, PRTG has got you covered as well:

    • The Microsoft Azure SQL Database sensor monitors the CPU, data input/output, and connections
    • The Microsoft Azure Storage Account sensor checks capacity and latency
    • The Microsoft Azure Subscription Cost sensor monitors the cost in an Azure subscription
    • The Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine sensor keeps an eye on CPU usage and status
    • The Microsoft 365 Service Status and Microsoft 365 Service Status Advanced sensors check the states of Microsoft services

    What cloud monitoring looks like in PRTG

    Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the status, cost, and availability of your cloud services. Show cloud application monitoring stats, bandwidth bottlenecks, uptime, and other key performance metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot the root causes of issues with your private cloud, public cloud, and multicloud environments.

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    IT infrastructure map in PRTG

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    Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup

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    Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure

    Start cloud service monitoring with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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    IT experts agree: Paessler PRTG is a great solution for IT infrastructure monitoring

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    “The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”

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    “PRTG Network Monitor 
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    Independent monitoring of cloud management services for all cloud strategies with PRTG

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    Monitor Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) products

    If you use cloud computing services such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, and need a comprehensive cloud monitoring tool, then PRTG makes sense for you.

    Why? While Amazon offers its own CloudWatch solution for monitoring, for example, your IT department will often have separate accounts for different providers and services, which won’t be covered by CloudWatch.

    With PRTG, all accounts from all IaaSs are monitored centrally. PRTG is a comprehensive cloud monitoring tool using a single pane of glass that you can read at a quick glance.

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    Keep an eye on Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Many specialized departments require specific software for their work, software which is often only offered as a SaaS solution. Also, many companies are switching to services such as Microsoft 365. In fact, many email services are also cloud-based solutions.

    In this case, an independent cloud monitoring software also makes sense. Why? As with IaaS, PRTG offers comprehensive cloud application monitoring that is easy and quick to configure.

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    Check Platform as a Service (PaaS) products

    Several PaaS services provide an environment for developers. These services can be used without any major administrative hassles or costly acquisition fees.

    Here, too, a cloud monitoring platform makes sense. Why? Development work is highly sensitive, and system failures will incur high costs – especially when it’s not clear where the problem lies.

    With PRTG, administrators instantly have everything in check and can immediately tell if issues result from the PaaS system, a malfunctioning router, or from somewhere completely different.

    Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for cloud monitoring

    PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!

    Common SaaS

    The Common SaaS sensor monitors the availability of several Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. It can show the following:

    • Available services
    • Response time of the SaaS provider (Bing, Dropbox, Facebook, GitHub, Google Apps, Office 365, Salesforce, Twitter, YouTube)
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    Common SaaS

    AWS Alarm v2

    The AWS Alarm v2 sensor monitors the status of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) alarm by reading its data from Amazon CloudWatch via the AWS API. It can show the following:

    • Alarm status
    • Metric on which the alarm is based
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    AWS Alarm v2

    Microsoft Azure Subscription Cost

    The Microsoft Azure Subscription Cost sensor monitors the cost in a Microsoft Azure subscription. It can show the following:

    • Current period cost
    • Cost forecast
    • Used budget
    • Previous period cost
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    Microsoft Azure Subscription Cost

    Microsoft 365 Service Status Advanced

    The Microsoft 365 Service Status Advanced sensor accesses the Microsoft API to monitor the detailed status of a service of a Microsoft 365 subscription. It can show the following:

    • Overall status
    • Administration status
    • Portal status
    • Purchase and billing status
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    Microsoft 365 Service Status Advanced

    See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.

    Easily find the source of the problem with our PRTG cloud monitoring solution

    Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

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    PRTG Is Compatible With All Major Vendors, Products, and Systems

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    5 reasons to choose PRTG as your cloud management tool

    Create central cloud monitoring overviews

    Using a separate monitoring tool for every cloud service is inconvenient. All-in-one cloud monitoring with PRTG solves this problem as you’ll have everything under control from a central dashboard. You can even create custom dashboards and maps to have all the information you need at a glance.

    Reap cost benefits from cloud solutions

    Many administrators use cloud services to save money. But when system failures occur, cost benefits quickly disappear – particularly if determining the cause of the failure is cumbersome. With PRTG, you’ll reap the cost benefits of your cloud strategy as it alerts you before any real damage is done.

    Bolster your monitoring autonomy

    Increasing reliance on cloud-based “X-as-a-Service” offerings means it’s not always obvious where your service instances are being delivered from. Many cloud service providers operate from data centers worldwide. With PRTG, you’ll have your own cloud monitoring tool with a customizable configuration to effectively adapt to your on-premises, cloud, or hybrid infrastructure.

    Erase all doubt about the cloud

    Many IT or development departments have doubts regarding the use of cloud services due to overdependence or the risk of system failures. With PRTG, you get a vendor-independent, unified monitoring tool that keeps an eye on all cloud service products and cloud computing platforms alike.

    Get peace of mind 24/7/365

    PRTG notifies you only if a threshold value is exceeded. You won’t be bombarded with daily email status updates just to let you know everything is OK (unless you opt for this feature). This way, you are free to complete your work in peace, knowing you will be immediately alerted of any problem.

    PRTG makes cloud infrastructure monitoring as easy as it gets

    Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent cloud-related infrastructure issues.

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    “With PRTG, we can comprehensively monitor our email services in the cloud, and ensure that – as the team in charge – we are immediately informed in the event of a malfunction and can quickly take actions to fix it. It wasn’t until we started using PRTG that we realized how error-ridden our Microsoft cloud service can be.”

    Monitoring expert
    Oettinger Davidoff

    “Part of our infrastructure runs with Azure. This information is then sent to PRTG via Powershell. Paessler is a great solution for us. We get alerts sent directly to our phones and if something goes wrong somewhere, we can immediately deal with it. It’s our lifeline. This is why Paessler gives us a sense of security no matter what the time of day.”

    Gert-Jan Hiddink, DevOps Engineer
    CowManager

    “As more and more companies start to integrate new systems, they aren’t going to use legacy networks. Instead, clients are implementing more cloud-based solutions with newer programming languages. Being able to closely monitor cloud-based solutions and customize sensors based on clients’ needs is extremely helpful in making sure the process runs and continues to function as smoothly as possible.”

    Edgard Concha, Director of Information Systems
    Resolvit

    Your cloud monitor at a glance – even on the go

    PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.

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    We are a Cisco Meraki Technology Partner

    By joining the Meraki Partners ecosystem, Paessler has become one of the technology providers that is entitled to lead the pack in integrating Cisco Meraki’s cloud networking platform with their solutions.

    What does this mean for you?

    • Easy integration of Cisco Meraki network devices with PRTG
    • State-of-the-art features for monitoring your Meraki environment
    • Expert technical support around your Cisco Meraki monitoring setup

    Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s IT partners

    Partnering with innovative IT vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
    new and additional benefits for joined customers.

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    Combining their tools to a powerful solution for advanced analysis and automation, KnowledgeRiver and Paessler enable IT teams to ensure best performance for their infrastructure and networks.

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    Paessler is member of the mioty alliance, composed of companies that use mioty to create innovative IoT and IIoT solutions such as the retrofitting of industrial environments.

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    Combine the functionality of Sigfox and Paessler for the most comprehensive, cost-effective, and easy-to-use IoT solution available.

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    Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG cloud monitoring solution

    Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

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    Cloud Monitoring: FAQ

     

    What is cloud monitoring?

    Cloud monitoring is the process of overseeing and managing the performance, availability, and security of applications and infrastructure hosted in a cloud environment. It involves tracking various metrics, logs, and events to ensure optimal functioning, identify potential issues, and facilitate timely responses to maintain a reliable and efficient cloud infrastructure.

    Cloud monitoring tools like PRTG enable real-time visibility, analysis, and proactive management of resources in the cloud.

    What are benefits of cloud monitoring tools?

    Tools for monitoring cloud services have various benefits:

    • Real-time visibility: Cloud monitoring tools provide real-time insights into the performance and health of cloud resources, allowing organizations to promptly detect and address issues.
    • Optimized performance: By continuously monitoring metrics such as resource utilization, response times, and error rates, these tools help optimize the performance of applications and infrastructure for better user experiences.
    • Cost optimization: Cloud monitoring tools assist in tracking resource utilization and identifying areas for cost savings by optimizing resource allocation, which helps organizations manage their cloud spending efficiently.
    • Security and compliance: Monitoring tools contribute to the overall security of the cloud environment by detecting and alerting on unusual activities, potential security threats, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Proactive issue resolution: With automated alerts and notifications, cloud monitoring tools enable proactive issue resolution, minimizing downtime and enhancing the overall reliability and availability of cloud-based services.
    Is there a limit to monitoring the cloud with PRTG?

    No, there isn’t. PRTG monitors all cloud services, no matter the vendor or cloud provider. It comes with preconfigured sensors for monitoring AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 for easier integration. However, using one of the many custom sensors of PRTG, you can keep an eye on any cloud-based resource you like.

    Is cloud monitoring with PRTG free?

    Yes and no. PRTG is proprietary monitoring software that offers various licenses for infrastructures of all sizes in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. However, there is also a freeware edition of PRTG that includes 100 sensors at no cost for life.

    What is a sensor in PRTG?

    In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.

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    Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins. The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.

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