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Cloud Observability with PRTG

Get real-time insights into your cloud infrastructure, applications, and services for faster troubleshooting and improved reliability

  • Obtain actionable data with comprehensive metrics, logs, and traces across your cloud environments
  • Visualize dependencies and workflows with customizable dashboards tailored to your needs
  • Reduce downtime with real-time alerts and root cause analysis
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    PRTG makes cloud observability as easy as it gets

    Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent performance issues.

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    Optimize performance and prevent issues in your cloud environment

    Are you ready to detect problems faster, avoid downtime and maintain peak performance across your cloud services? Paessler PRTG enables you to optimize your infrastructure, improve application performance and ensure smooth operations - all through an easy-to-use platform that is tailored to your needs.

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    Real-time monitoring

    Track key metrics, logs, and traces across your cloud environments to detect anomalies as they occur. Get instant alerts so you can respond before problems impact your users. Keep your infrastructure running smoothly by staying informed.

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    Custom dashboards

    Create personalized dashboards that visualize dependencies, workloads, and application performance. See everything at a glance and drill down to the details you need. Get the flexibility to monitor what matters most to you.

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    Automated reporting

    Schedule reports to analyze long-term performance trends and identify recurring problems. Use detailed data to improve efficiency and plan for future improvements. Easily generate insights and share them with your team for better decision-making.

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    Seamless integrations

    Connect PRTG to your existing cloud services, APM tools and third party platforms. Use APIs, OpenTelemetry and built-in sensors for a unified monitoring experience. Combine data from multiple sources to get a complete picture of your cloud infrastructure.

    What cloud observability looks like in PRTG

    Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking performance metrics. Show dependencies and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot bottlenecks in cloud environments.

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    Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup

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    Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on bandwidth usage

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    Live traffic data graph in PRTG

    Start monitoring cloud environments 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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    3 reasons why PRTG is the cloud observability tool of your choice

    Unexpected downtime, performance bottlenecks, and lack of visibility can make managing cloud environments frustrating. Without real-time data, identifying the root cause of a problem is guesswork. When cloud services slow down or fail, end users feel the impact immediately. PRTG helps you stay one step ahead by providing the right data at the right time - so you can prevent problems before they escalate.

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    Secure access

    Monitor cloud services from anywhere with encrypted connections and role-based access control. Ensure that only authorized users have access to critical monitoring data. Protect your monitoring platform with built-in security features.

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    Quick setup

    Install PRTG in minutes and start monitoring your cloud environment without complex configuration. Use pre-configured sensors to instantly connect to cloud services. Spend less time on setup and more time optimizing performance.

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    Outstanding support

    Reach out to a knowledgeable support team that helps you resolve issues quickly when you need help. Get expert guidance on setup, troubleshooting, and best practices. Rely on extensive documentation and an active user community for additional resources.

    Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for cloud observability

    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!

    Cloud HTTP v2

    The Cloud HTTP v2 sensor monitors the loading time of a web server via HTTP from different locations worldwide (Asia Pacific: Singapore,  Asia Pacific: Sydney, Europe: Ireland, US East: Northern Virginia,  US West: Northern California) via the PRTG Cloud. It can show the following:

    • Average global loading time
    • Response time of the target server at the location
    • Response code of the target server at the location
    • If the PRTG Cloud query was successful or not
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    Cloud HTTP v2

    Cloud Ping v2

    The Cloud Ping v2 sensor monitors the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) ping times to its parent device from different locations worldwide (Asia Pacific: Singapore,  Asia Pacific: Sydney, Europe: Ireland, US East: Northern Virginia,  US West: Northern California) via the PRTG Cloud. It can show the following:

    • Average global response time
    • Response time of the target server at the location
    • If the PRTG Cloud query was successful or not
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    Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

    The Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine sensor monitors the status of a virtual machine (VM) in a Microsoft Azure subscription. It can show the following:

    • Average CPU load
    • Number of consumed CPU credits
    • Number of remaining CPU credits
    • VM status
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    Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

    Docker Container Status

    The Docker Container Status sensor monitors the health and performance of a Docker container. It can show the following:

    • Available memory and CPU usage
    • Number of incoming and outgoing packets
    • Incoming and outgoing traffic
    • Overall status
    • Uptime
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    Docker Container Status

    REST Custom v2

    The REST Custom v2 sensor queries a REST API endpoint and maps the JSON or XML result to sensor values. It can show the following:

    • HTTP status that the requested URL returns
    • Values that the REST API returns in several channels
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    REST Custom v2

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

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

    compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

    PRTG makes cloud observability as easy as it gets

    Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent performance 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 observability tool 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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    Paessler is a certified partner in the Amazon Web Services ecosystem, which includes a growing community of software vendors who are building solutions on cloud computing.

    What does this mean for you?

    • Easy integration of AWS services and CloudWatch data with PRTG
    • State-of-the-art features for monitoring your cloud environment
    • Expert technical support around your AWS monitoring setup

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

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

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    Cloud Observability: FAQ

     

    What is a cloud observability tool?

    A cloud observability tool helps monitor and analyze the health and performance of cloud environments, including applications, infrastructure, and services. It collects and aggregates telemetry data such as metrics, logs, and traces to provide actionable insights. These tools are essential for identifying problems, optimizing performance, and improving user experience in dynamic cloud environments.

    How does PRTG work as a cloud observability tool?

    PRTG provides full-stack visibility by integrating metrics, log data and other observability data into a single platform. It supports multi-cloud environments, on-premises systems and hybrid infrastructures, making it a versatile solution. With customizable dashboards, automated alerts and comprehensive reporting, you can monitor cloud-native technologies, detect anomalies and optimize application performance.

    Does PRTG integrate with other monitoring tools?

    Yes, PRTG offers robust integrations with popular monitoring tools and platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry. These integrations allow you to unify data sources, leverage specialized functionality, and build a cohesive observability ecosystem tailored to your needs.

    How does PRTG help DevOps teams?

    PRTG supports DevOps teams by streamlining incident response, improving root cause analysis, and enabling continuous application performance monitoring. It tracks data across cloud-native services such as Kubernetes and microservices, ensuring smooth collaboration between development and operations teams. With a focus on automation and proactive alerting, PRTG reduces downtime and accelerates workflows.

    Is PRTG suitable for monitoring serverless applications?

    Yes, PRTG is ideal for monitoring serverless environments. It provides real-time insight into serverless workloads, tracks API performance and aggregates telemetry data for comprehensive visibility. This ensures that you can detect and resolve performance issues efficiently, even in highly dynamic cloud services.

    What are some unique features of PRTG as a cloud observability platform?

    PRTG stands out as an observability platform because of its scalability and flexibility. It supports synthetic monitoring to test user workflows, incident management to handle disruptions, and profiling tools to analyze resource usage. These features make PRTG an excellent choice for various use cases across industries.

    How does PRTG compare to other vendors like Datadog or Dynatrace?

    While Datadog and Dynatrace are powerful tools, PRTG offers a simpler licensing model and easy setup without sacrificing functionality. It supports full stack monitoring and delivers actionable insights through customizable dashboards. In addition, its focus on flexibility and seamless integration with tools such as Splunk and open source platforms ensures that it fits well into existing workflows.

    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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    Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.

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    Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.

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    Monitoring with PRTG

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