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General Networking
- General Networking (8)
- The Basics of Website and Network Monitoring
- IP Address Basics
- The Basics of Webserver Performance Testing
- Removing XP SP2's limitation on outgoing TCP connection attempts
- Testing WMI Requests
- SNMP, MIBs and OIDs - an Overview
- A short introduction to IP Addresses
- Installing the SNMP service on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
- SNMP FAQs (10)
- Configuration Tips for Cisco Routers and PRTG
- Using Paessler SNMP Tester to debug SNMP problems with PRTG
- Changing the SNMP Port Number on a Windows System
- Solving "Could not connect" or "Error 10060" Messages when using SNMP
- SNMP, MIBs and OIDs - an Overview
- How do I install the SNMP daemon on Linux machines?
- Security aspects when working with SNMP on Windows
- How can I load/import my MIB files into PRTG or IPCheck?
- Installing the SNMP service on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
- Finding MIB files for specific devices or systems
IPCheck Server Monitor V5
- IPCheck Server Monitor V5 (9)
- Where can I find error logs when running into trouble with IPCheck?
- How does IPCheck Server Monitor calculate the uptime/downtime values?
- Monitoring the thread count of active processes via WMI Query sensors
- How to update to the latest version of IPCheck Server Monitor
- Testing WMI Requests
- What to do when getting the 'Code Error 80041010 - Invalid Class' error while creating or using WMI sensors
- Top 5 Reasons for Notification Problems - Why don't I get notifications from IPCheck Server Monitor? => Hints for debugging
- How can I load/import my MIB files into PRTG or IPCheck?
- Do I need PRTG Traffic Grapher or IPCheck Server Monitor?
- Common Technical Problems (15)
- Where can I find error logs when running into trouble with IPCheck?
- The HELP function of my Paessler product does not work on Vista or Longhorn
- Monitoring the thread count of active processes via WMI Query sensors
- How to update to the latest version of IPCheck Server Monitor
- How does the scheduling for sensor requests work in IPCheck Server Monitor?
- Testing WMI Requests
- What to do with "This program has been damaged" messages when starting Paessler programs
- What to do when getting the 'Code Error 80041010 - Invalid Class' error while creating or using WMI sensors
- Top 5 Reasons for Notification Problems - Why don't I get notifications from IPCheck Server Monitor? => Hints for debugging
- Installing the SNMP service on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
- Checking and debugging your local IPs
- Solving "Could not connect" or "Error 10060" Messages when using SNMP
- Experiencing "TCP/IP has reached the security limit imposed on the number of concurrent TCP connect attempts" with IPCheck
- How to run the websites of IIS5/6 and IPCheck on one machine
- Why do I see requests from IPCheck or www.paessler.com in my web log?
- Custom Sensor Samples (8)
- IPCheck Custom Sensor: Reading Free Disk Bytes from local or remote computer using WMI
- IPCheck Custom Sensor: Reading Windows Performance Counters from local or remote computer
- Creating a Custom Sensor DLL for IPCheck Server Monitor using Delphi
- Creating a Custom Sensor EXE for IPCheck Server Monitor using Delphi
- Monitoring numeric non-integer SNMP values with IPCheck Server Monitor
- Remotely Monitoring Free Disk Space on a PHP Enabled Web Server With IPCheck Server Monitor
- Creating a custom sensor that uses multiple PINGs to monitor WAN networks
- Fileinfo: Monitoring file parameters with IPCheck using a custom EXE Sensor
- Data Storage and Access (7)
- How to update to the latest version of IPCheck Server Monitor
- Where can I find error logs when running into trouble with IPCheck?
- Documentation of the TEXTLIST interface of IPCheck Server Monitor and PRTG Network Monitor
- How IPCheck stores its data. How to backup IPCheck's data.
- Accessing the monitoring data of IPCheck Server Monitor
- How to move an installation of IPCheck Server Monitor
- How to change the storage drive and folder for the database of IPCheck Server Monitor
- Notification Related Topics (7)
- How does IPCheck Server Monitor calculate the uptime/downtime values?
- How does the scheduling for sensor requests work in IPCheck Server Monitor?
- Top 5 Reasons for Notification Problems - Why don't I get notifications from IPCheck Server Monitor? => Hints for debugging
- Sending notifications via SNMP traps from IPCheck Server Monitor
- Sending SYSLOG notifications with IPCheck Server Monitor
- Posting notifications into the Event Log with IPCheck Server Monitor
- How does IPCheck process sensor notifications? (Flowchart)
- Sensor Related Topics (20)
- How does IPCheck Server Monitor calculate the uptime/downtime values?
- Monitoring System Parameters like Memory, CPU and Disks on Linux Systems via SNMP
- How to find out OIDs for Custom SNMP sensors
- Monitoring the thread count of active processes via WMI Query sensors
- How does the scheduling for sensor requests work in IPCheck Server Monitor?
- Testing WMI Requests
- What to do when getting the 'Code Error 80041010 - Invalid Class' error while creating or using WMI sensors
- How do I install the SNMP daemon on Linux machines?
- How can I load/import my MIB files into PRTG or IPCheck?
- Monitoring numeric non-integer SNMP values with IPCheck Server Monitor
- Remotely Monitoring Free Disk Space on a PHP Enabled Web Server With IPCheck Server Monitor
- Creating a custom sensor that uses multiple PINGs to monitor WAN networks
- Fileinfo: Monitoring file parameters with IPCheck using a custom EXE Sensor
- Using CMD/Batch Files as Custom Sensors in IPCheck Server Monitor
- What to look for if an IPCheck sensor reports a "down" state
- How to Set Up HTTP Transaction Sensors for IPCheck Server Monitor
- Creating a custom PING sensor with millisecond warning and error configuration
- Using SNMP GET requests in a Custom Script Sensor
- Using phpSysInfo to monitor the system health of a PHP webserver with IPCheck Server Monitor
- Setting up SQL Server Sensors for MS-SQL, MySQL and Oracle with IPCheck Server Monitor
- Tips and Tricks (IPCheck 5) (10)
- Command Line Parameters and Exit Codes for Paessler Setups
- Remotely Monitoring Free Disk Space on a PHP Enabled Web Server With IPCheck Server Monitor
- Changing IPCheck's program name and upgrade URLs shown in the WebGUI
- How to change the storage drive and folder for the database of IPCheck Server Monitor
- How to set up audible notifications for PRTG and IPCheck using speech synthesis software
- Using phpSysInfo to monitor the system health of a PHP webserver with IPCheck Server Monitor
- Remotely Updating Remote Probe Installations for IPCheck Server Monitor
- Monitoring the thread count of active processes via WMI Query sensors
- Monitoring one IPCheck instance with another instance of IPCheck
- Testing WMI Requests
Licensing and Maintenance
PRTG Network Monitor 7
- PRTG Network Monitor 7 (16)
- HowTo Customize PRTG Login Screen
- PRTG Network Monitor 7 Version History
- Data Publishing and Map/Dashboard Features of PRTG Network Monitors
- Overview: PRTG 7 Data Storage and System Requirements
- PRTG Network Monitor Version History (7.0-7.1)
- System Requirements for PRTG Network Monitor 7
- How PRTG's VoIP Features (QoS, and IP SLA Sensors) are Different or Unique as Compared to Competitive Solutions
- HowTo Change Report Templates
- HowTo: Automatically Exporting PRTG's Raw Monitoring Data Into Daily CSV or XML Files
- Installing a Trusted SSL Certificate for PRTG for Free
- Secure PRTG Web Interface Connection
- Overview: Interactive Maps and Dashboards in PRTG
- Reporting Features of PRTG Network Monitor
- Supported Sensor Types in PRTG Network Monitor
- Auto Discovery of PRTG Network monitor
- Security Features of PRTG Network Monitor
- Common Technical Problems (7)
- Troubleshooting Share Monitoring Under PRTG 7
- Configuration Tips for Cisco Routers and PRTG
- Paessler's Guide to Troubleshooting WMI Problems
- What To Do if Sensors Show a ‘Not Licensed’ Message
- PING Sensors Show Very High or Negative Request Times in PRTG
- HowTo: Send Status Messages from PRTG to Twitter Using PTF Twitter
- Solving Connection Refused Socket Error # 10061 in Windows GUI
- Data Storage (5)
- HowTo: Automatically Exporting PRTG's Raw Monitoring Data Into Daily CSV or XML Files
- How to move an installation of PRTG 7 to another computer
- How does PRTG Network Monitor 7 store its data?
- How do I backup all data and configuration of my PRTG installation?
- How to Define a Different Drive / Data Directory for PRTG 7 installations
- Tips and Tricks (PRTG 7) (37)
- HowTo Customize PRTG Login Screen
- PRTG API Documentation
- Troubleshooting Share Monitoring Under PRTG 7
- Command Line Parameters and Exit Codes for Paessler Setups
- Setting up SQL Server Sensors for MS-SQL, MySQL and Oracle
- Channel Definition for Custom Packet Sniffing or Netflow Sensors Under PRTG Network Monitor 7
- Publishing Monitoring Results using a PHP Script (Alternative 1)
- Safely Publishing Your PRTG 7 Data
- PRTG 7 Placeholder Overview
- Publishing Monitoring Results using a PHP Script (Alternative 2)
- Using Graphs from PRTG Network Monitor in Other Webpages
- How to Install a Custom SSL Certificate from a Microsoft CA Server
- Documentation of SNMP Traps sent by PRTG
- Documentation of the TEXTLIST interface of IPCheck Server Monitor and PRTG Network Monitor
- Installing a Trusted SSL Certificate for PRTG Network Monitor Using InstantSSL
- Filter Rules for Custom Packet Sniffing or Netflow Sensors Under PRTG Network Monitor 7
- How To Change the Port Used for Report Generation
- Configuration Tips for HTTP Transaction Sensors
- Using PageGate to Relay Notifications under PRTG Network Monitor
- How To Translate PRTG 7 Into Other Languages
- How does PRTG compute CPU Index, Traffic Index and Response Time Index?
- How to Define a Different Drive / Data Directory for PRTG 7 installations
- What To Do if Sensors Show a ‘Not Licensed’ Message
- Turning off all SUM channels in a PRTG Network Monitor configuration
- How to Set Up a PRTG 7 Probe on Amazon EC2
- How to Script Notifications for PRTG 7
- How To Reboot a Computer via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Call
- How PRTG's VoIP Features (QoS, and IP SLA Sensors) are Different or Unique as Compared to Competitive Solutions
- HowTo Change Report Templates
- HowTo: Automatically Exporting PRTG's Raw Monitoring Data Into Daily CSV or XML Files
- Installing a Trusted SSL Certificate for PRTG for Free
- HowTo: Send Status Messages from PRTG to Twitter Using cURL
- HowTo: Send Status Messages from PRTG to Twitter Using PTF Twitter
- How to Set Up a PRTG 7 Core Server on Amazon EC2
- Monitoring Cisco ASA Firewalls with PRTG using Netflow 9
PRTG Traffic Grapher V6
- PRTG Traffic Grapher V6 (26)
- Analyzing runtime problems of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Customizing Panel Layouts for Custom Graphs
- Why do I see Huge Peaks or Spikes in Graphs for SNMP Sensors?
- What is shown in the "Coverage" column in data tables of PRTG Traffic Grapher?
- How can I change the colors of the sensor list in the web interface of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Using live graphs from PRTG in other webpages using static image URLs
- Upgrading from PRTG Version 3 to Version 6
- Upgrading from PRTG Version 4 to Version 6
- How to Discern Excessive Bandwidth Usage using PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Changing existing PRTG custom sensors from Delta to Gauge (and vice-versa)
- Binding historic datasets to new sensors and recalculating historic data for an individual sensor
- How to update to the latest version of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- No data displayed in PRTG Live Graph
- What to do if the PRTG service does not start after shutting down the GUI
- What does the OTHER channel mean in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Does my Cisco device (Router/Switch) support NetFlow Export?
- Details about the meaning of the "Busy Sensors" value in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Solving "Could not connect" or "Error 10060" Messages when using SNMP
- Why we do not recommend installing software via Remote Desktop
- Issues with SNMP Helper Pro / Packet Sniffer sensors caused by DEP settings
- Installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher on Ubuntu with Wine
- How can I load/import my MIB files into PRTG or IPCheck?
- Do I need PRTG Traffic Grapher or IPCheck Server Monitor?
- Do I need the Freeware Edition or PRTG or one of the Commercial Editions?
- PRTG Traffic Grapher Version History (V4-6)
- How PRTG Traffic Grapher stores its data
- Common Pre-Sales Questions (8)
- Can I monitor the individual bandwidth usage of each port of my router?
- How many sensors can I monitor using PRTG Traffic Grapher?
- Does my Cisco device (Router/Switch) support NetFlow Export?
- Can I monitor the bandwidth usage of different protocols?
- Do I need PRTG Traffic Grapher or IPCheck Server Monitor?
- Do I need the Freeware Edition or PRTG or one of the Commercial Editions?
- Can I monitor the traffic of several computers using one leased line?
- Can I monitor the traffic of several websites running on one machine?
- Common Technical Problems (30)
- Using Paessler Network Card Packet Counter to debug problems with PRTG
- How to run the websites of IIS5/6 and PRTG on one machine
- Planning large installations of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- How to set up traffic monitoring with PRTG for various infrastructures
- The HELP function of my Paessler product does not work on Vista or Longhorn
- Why PRTG may stop recording data as soon as the Windows GUI is closed
- PRTG service is not started (Event ID 7000/Error 193 in system log)
- Checking and debugging your local IPs
- Changing existing PRTG custom sensors from Delta to Gauge (and vice-versa)
- Binding historic datasets to new sensors and recalculating historic data for an individual sensor
- Using Paessler SNMP Tester to debug SNMP problems with PRTG
- How to update to the latest version of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- No data displayed in PRTG Live Graph
- What to do if the PRTG service does not start after shutting down the GUI
- Using Paessler Netflow Tester to debug NetFlow installations
- How to move an installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher to another computer
- What to do if PRTG shows a "Multiple Instances Detected" message
- How to change the data storage drive and folder of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- What does the OTHER channel mean in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- What does the sensor name "Error converting OID" mean when creating sensors using an OIDLIB in PRTG
- What to do with "This program has been damaged" messages when starting Paessler programs
- Details about the meaning of the "Busy Sensors" value in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Solving "Could not connect" or "Error 10060" Messages when using SNMP
- Why we do not recommend installing software via Remote Desktop
- Issues with SNMP Helper Pro / Packet Sniffer sensors caused by DEP settings
- Installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher on Ubuntu with Wine
- Installing the SNMP service on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
- Analyzing runtime problems of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Why do I see Huge Peaks or Spikes in Graphs for SNMP Sensors?
- What is shown in the "Coverage" column in data tables of PRTG Traffic Grapher?
- Data Storage and Access (10)
- How PRTG Traffic Grapher stores its data
- Upgrading from PRTG Version 3 to Version 6
- Upgrading from PRTG Version 4 to Version 6
- Changing existing PRTG custom sensors from Delta to Gauge (and vice-versa)
- Binding historic datasets to new sensors and recalculating historic data for an individual sensor
- How to update to the latest version of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- How to move an installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher to another computer
- What do the values in PRTG's exported CSV log file say?
- How to change the data storage drive and folder of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- How RAM memory is allocated when using top lists in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Project Design and Planning (14)
- Planning large installations of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Netflow 5 Filter Parameters supported by PRTG Traffic Grapher
- How to set up traffic monitoring with PRTG for various infrastructures
- Comparing PRTG's SNMP based monitoring with Netflow Monitoring and Packet Sniffer based monitoring
- How to Discern Excessive Bandwidth Usage using PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Changing existing PRTG custom sensors from Delta to Gauge (and vice-versa)
- Binding historic datasets to new sensors and recalculating historic data for an individual sensor
- How to update to the latest version of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Using Paessler Netflow Tester to debug NetFlow installations
- How to move an installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher to another computer
- Does my Cisco device (Router/Switch) support NetFlow Export?
- How RAM memory is allocated when using top lists in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Why we do not recommend installing software via Remote Desktop
- How PRTG's VoIP Features (QoS, and IP SLA Sensors) are Different or Unique as Compared to Competitive Solutions
- SNMP Related Topics (12)
- Changing existing PRTG custom sensors from Delta to Gauge (and vice-versa)
- What does the sensor name "Error converting OID" mean when creating sensors using an OIDLIB in PRTG
- Solving "Could not connect" or "Error 10060" Messages when using SNMP
- Issues with SNMP Helper Pro / Packet Sniffer sensors caused by DEP settings
- How can I load/import my MIB files into PRTG or IPCheck?
- Installing the SNMP service on Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
- SNMP, MIBs and OIDs - an Overview
- Finding MIB files for specific devices or systems
- How do I install the SNMP daemon on Linux machines?
- Using Paessler SNMP Tester to debug SNMP problems with PRTG
- Monitoring System Parameters like Memory, CPU and Disks on Linux Systems via SNMP
- How to find out OIDs for Custom SNMP sensors
- Tips and Tricks (PRTG 6) (24)
- Serving Web Pages of PRTG Traffic Grapher With Other Web Servers
- Why do I see Huge Peaks or Spikes in Graphs for SNMP Sensors?
- Monitoring System Parameters like Memory, CPU and Disks on Linux Systems via SNMP
- Automated License Key Installation for PRTG Traffic Grapher
- How to find out OIDs for Custom SNMP sensors
- Changing the port number of a sensor in the .prtg file manually
- How to Discern Excessive Bandwidth Usage using PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Changing existing PRTG custom sensors from Delta to Gauge (and vice-versa)
- Binding historic datasets to new sensors and recalculating historic data for an individual sensor
- How to update to the latest version of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- No data displayed in PRTG Live Graph
- What to do if the PRTG service does not start after shutting down the GUI
- How to move an installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher to another computer
- How to change the data storage drive and folder of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- What does the OTHER channel mean in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- How to set up audible notifications for PRTG and IPCheck using speech synthesis software
- How RAM memory is allocated when using top lists in PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Why we do not recommend installing software via Remote Desktop
- Installation of PRTG Traffic Grapher on Ubuntu with Wine
- Secure PRTG Web Interface Connection
- Command Line Parameters and Exit Codes for Paessler Setups
- Customizing Panel Layouts for Custom Graphs
- How can I change the colors of the sensor list in the web interface of PRTG Traffic Grapher
- Using live graphs from PRTG in other webpages using static image URLs
SNMP Helper
- SNMP Helper (8)
- Recommendations for MS Exchange Server Monitoring using SNMP Helper
- Recommended CPU Related SNMP Helper Sensors
- Performing Silent Installations of SNMP Helper Freeware and SNMP Helper Pro
- Recommended Disk Related SNMP Helpers Sensors
- Recommended Memory Related SNMP Helpers Sensors
- Monitoring Activity and Load of Specific Processes Using SNMP Helper Pro
- Tips for MS SQL Server Monitoring using SNMP Helper
- Issues with SNMP Helper Pro / Packet Sniffer sensors caused by DEP settings
- Common Technical Problems (5)
- Why can't I access performance counters after installing SNMP Helper?
- The HELP function of my Paessler product does not work on Vista or Longhorn
- Performing Silent Installations of SNMP Helper Freeware and SNMP Helper Pro
- After installing SNMP Helper on a device I don't see any disk drive counters
- Issues with SNMP Helper Pro / Packet Sniffer sensors caused by DEP settings
- Recommended Performance Counters (6)
- Recommended CPU Related SNMP Helper Sensors
- Recommended Disk Related SNMP Helpers Sensors
- Recommended Memory Related SNMP Helpers Sensors
- Monitoring Activity and Load of Specific Processes Using SNMP Helper Pro
- Tips for MS SQL Server Monitoring using SNMP Helper
- Recommendations for MS Exchange Server Monitoring using SNMP Helper
Webserver Stress Tool
- Webserver Stress Tool (14)
- Book Recommendations for Webserver Load and Performance Testing
- Removing XP SP2's limitation on outgoing TCP connection attempts
- Recording HTTP URLs for Complex Web Applications
- The HELP function of my Paessler product does not work on Vista or Longhorn
- What are the benefits of using Webserver Stress Tool?
- Webserver Stress Tool: What it does - and what not
- Why does Webserver Stress Tool show errors when I run it against my server? When I access the website with my browser I don't see errors.
- The Basics of Webserver Performance Testing
- Load and Stress Testing SOAP Servers and SOAP Services
- How can I define my own functions in URL Scripts for Webserver Stress Tool
- What to do with "This program has been damaged" messages when starting Paessler programs
- Achieving maximum HTTP requests per second with Webserver Stress Tool
- Avoiding "10048 (Address already in use.)" Errors in Webserver Stress Tool
- Reusing data from the HTML code of a webpage (e.g. session id) for subsequent requests
