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Enhanced Feature Overview: Installation and Configuration

PRTG Network Monitor is optimized for easy installation, configuration and use. It allows you to set up your complete network monitoring scenario within minutes.

  • Completely automated installation routine
  • Automatic network discovery
    Can be run once, “on demand” at any given time or scheduled (e.g. every hour or every day) to scan a network for new devices.
  • Preconfigured device templates
    Paessler has researched and preselected a recommended set of sensors for various devices (e.g. a specific set of sensors for Cisco routers, SQL servers, Exchange servers, network printers, etc.), in part based on the vendors’ recommendations, as well as Paessler’s own expertise and customer input.
  • Highly interactive and customizable interface for optimized usability
  • Configuration is arranged in a tree-like hierarchy with inherited settings