Network infrastructure monitoring with PRTG
No network nightmares, just sweet connectivity
- Keep a constant eye on the hardware & software that makes up your network
- Receive customizable alerts if there are errors or even outages
- Deliver better user experience to your network application’s end users
PRTG network infrastructure monitoring: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes network infrastructure monitoring easy
Custom alerts and data visualization make it easy to monitor, identify, and prevent infrastructure issues.
Protect your network infrastructure from failures with expert infrastructure monitoring
Network infrastructure monitoring is a vital part of a smooth-running business. You can only guarantee performance if all servers are up and running, switches and routers are functioning properly, and virtual machines are error-free. Monitor every connected device on your network with Paessler’s PRTG monitoring software – a single solution to keep you sane and your entire IT environment safe and reliable.
Discover and squash issues fast
When software bugs or hardware fails, you have to move quickly. PRTG is a never-resting observer – its only job is to catch issues and alert you before they become business-critical.
PRTG quickly detects network activity that might point to a security threat or potential system failure. With detailed information on your network traffic, bandwidth usage, and device performance, it’s easy to isolate problems and target your response for faster resolution.
Customize network observability
Get the alerts that fit your infrastructure. With PRTG’s more than 250 built-in sensors and powerful API, you can easily customize your monitoring setup to suit your organization’s unique needs.
PRTG lets you modify individual sensors and alerts with just a few clicks. You can integrate with other systems, configure task automations, and get real-time insights that let you pounce on potential issues before they escalate.
Declutter your monitoring toolbox
Say goodbye to the jumble of mismatched monitoring tools and hello to our all-in-one network monitoring software. PRTG helps seal weak spots and makes things less complicated by replacing your various tools and bringing your monitoring data together into a single dashboard.
The result? A network that's easier to manage and tougher to crack.
What network infrastructure monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously monitoring your IT infrastructure – no matter if it’s on-premises or if you have a cloud infrastructure. Show response time, bandwidth, CPU usage, and other infrastructure performance metrics in real time. Visualize metrics in graphic maps & dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the visibility you need to troubleshoot all kinds of network infrastructure issues.
Start monitoring your network infrastructure with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
4 reasons to choose PRTG as your network infrastructure monitoring tool
Have your eyes everywhere
PRTG provides comprehensive monitoring for your entire IT infrastructure, including servers, virtual environments, cloud services, and all kinds of network devices like servers, routers, switches, or firewalls.
This big-picture approach helps you catch any weak links and immediately spot potential bottlenecks.
Focus on what really matters, now
PRTG keeps tabs on all the VIPs in your network – uptimes, downtimes, system health, bandwidth usage, virtual servers, applications, and more.
It even sorts out network traffic, checks on service quality, and spots any odd behavior across devices and users.
Stay in the know, wherever you go
With PRTG's real-time infrastructure monitoring, you're always up to speed on your network's mood – whether you're at your desk or on the beach.
Graphs and dashboards show server status, while the mobile app and automatic alerts keep you ready to tackle issues anytime, anywhere.
No usage certification required
Installing PRTG is a breeze. As an agentless solution, it saves you time and hassle, allowing your IT team to focus on more critical tasks.
PRTG’s built-in alarm system sends instant notifications via email, SMS, or push notification at the first sign of trouble, helping to prevent or minimize system failures.
Your network infrastructure monitor at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
Easily find the source of the problem with our PRTG network infrastructure monitoring solution
Real-time alerts and custom notifications make it easy to solve issues with your network infrastructure, down to the processes.
PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s partners
Partnering with innovative vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.
With ScriptRunner, Paessler integrates a powerful event automation platform into PRTG Network Monitor.
ScriptRunner
“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
Infrastructure and Operations Engineer in the Communications Industry, firm size 10B - 30B USD
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Monitor network infrastructure: FAQ
What is network infrastructure monitoring?
Network infrastructure monitoring is the process of overseeing and managing the hardware and software components of a network to ensure their optimal performance, availability, and security. This involves continuously tracking various elements of the network infrastructure, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices, as well as the applications and services running on them.
What are key aspects of network infrastructure monitoring?
Key aspects of network infrastructure monitoring include:
- Performance monitoring: Track metrics such as bandwidth usage, latency, packet loss, and throughput to ensure the network is operating efficiently and to identify potential bottlenecks or performance issues.
- Availability monitoring: Ensure that all network devices and services are up and running. This involves checking the status of devices, services, and applications to detect and respond to downtimes or failures promptly.
- Security monitoring: Detect and respond to security threats, such as unauthorized access, malware, and other vulnerabilities. This includes monitoring for unusual traffic patterns, failed login attempts, and other indicators of potential security breaches.
- Fault management: Identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues and faults. This includes setting up alerts and notifications for various events and conditions, such as device failures, configuration changes, and threshold breaches.
- Configuration management: Keep track of network configurations and changes to ensure consistency and compliance with policies. This includes managing device settings, firmware updates, and software patches.
- Resource utilization monitoring: Track the usage of network resources, such as CPU, memory, and disk space, to optimize resource allocation and plan for future capacity needs.
- Reporting and analysis: Generate reports and analytics on network performance, availability, and security to provide insights for decision-making and strategic planning. This includes trend analysis, root cause analysis, and performance benchmarking.
Why should I monitor my network infrastructure?
Monitoring your network infrastructure is crucial to ensure its optimal performance, security, and reliability. Here are some reasons why you should monitor your network infrastructure:
- Continuous monitoring helps identify performance bottlenecks and allows for timely optimization. By tracking key metrics like bandwidth usage, latency, and throughput, you can ensure that your network runs efficiently and meets the required performance standards.
- Monitoring helps you detect potential issues before they become major problems. By identifying anomalies and faults early on, you can address them proactively, minimizing downtime and service disruptions.
- Monitoring helps detect and respond to security threats in real-time. By tracking unusual traffic patterns, failed login attempts, and other suspicious activities, you can prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents.
- By analyzing trends in resource utilization, monitoring helps in effective capacity planning. This ensures that your network can handle future growth and demands without performance degradation.
- Many industries have regulatory requirements for network performance and security. Monitoring helps ensure compliance with these regulations and provides the necessary documentation and reports for audits and assessments.
- Monitoring can help identify inefficiencies and overutilization of resources, which allows you to optimize your network infrastructure and reduce costs. By avoiding over-provisioning and better managing existing resources, you can achieve cost savings.
Does PRTG monitor only physical devices?
PRTG covers physical, virtual, and cloud environments, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of your entire infrastructure. It seamlessly integrates with various environments, providing a unified view of your network’s health.
Can PRTG scale with my infrastructure?
Absolutely! PRTG is adaptable to any infrastructure size, from a few devices to a large-scale environment. Flexible licensing and pricing ensure scalability. Whether your network is growing or you need to scale down, PRTG adjusts to fit your needs.
Does PRTG include network security capabilities?
While PRTG is no dedicated network security software, it complements your existing security measures. Ensure, for example, that antivirus software is installed on your network to protect against malware and viruses. PRTG focuses on monitoring and detecting anomalies that could indicate a security threat, providing an additional layer of defense.
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.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins. We asked: would you recommend PRTG?
Over 95% of our customers say yes!
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 24.3.100.1361 (September 25th, 2024) |
Hosting |
Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available |
Languages |
English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese |
Pricing |
Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List) |
Unified Monitoring |
Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more |
Supported Vendors & Applications |