Optimize your network
with PRTG
PRTG monitors
bandwidth usage and
identifies bottlenecks
PRTG gets to the root
of disruptions and
poor performance
PRTG keeps an eye on everything: CPU, RAM, physical and
logical disks, and many other
system values
PRTG shows you
the best way
to optimize your network
Why network optimization is important
Bandwidth is measured as the amount of data that can be transferred from one point to another within a network in a specific amount of time. Typically, bandwidth is expressed as a bitrate and measured in bits per second (bps). It refers to the transmission capacity of a connection and is an important factor when determining the quality and speed of a network.
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High-performance network
Even the best company work processes are of little use if the network is performing poorly. Many companies require a high-performance, error-free network to ensure the smooth functioning of their day-to-day business operations. In today’s digital world, a speedy Internet connection with large quantities of available bandwidth is a prerequisite for any productive work environment.
Variety of devices
Along with computers, most networks have a number of other devices built into their infrastructures. System administrators usually have their hands full managing printers, NAS systems, telephones, and switches. Without appropriate monitoring software, it’s easy to lose sight of all these components. The PRTG Network Monitor lets you keep an eye on all the devices in your network. As a network optimization tool, it provides extensive information to allow you to improve the performance of your software and hardware, one piece at a time.
PRTG lets you optimize your network and ensure the best possible experience for users – your coworkers and managers won’t be disappointed!
Key network optimization indicators
How PRTG defines sensors
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Uptime
Uptime is a fundamental factor when optimizing network performance. If your website or systems are down, then vital business operations become interrupted and the company can suffer a loss in sales. With the right hardware and an optimized network, you can keep downtime to a minimum.
PRTG provides an instant overview of the recent availability of your network and website. Moreover, detailed statistics help you uncover possible sources of errors and keep uptime at as close to 100% as possible.
Bandwidth
Programs run slowly, it takes forever to send files, and the company website loads at a snail’s pace – a common cause of poor network performance is low bandwidth.
With PRTG, you can monitor and test the bandwidth usage in your network. Neatly-arranged dashboards display bandwidth consumption and the amount of transmitted data, and let you spot possible disruptions at a glance. PRTG uses protocols such as SNMP, WMI, and NetFlow to provide you with detailed network performance data.
NetFlow is a protocol for collecting, aggregating and recording traffic flow data in a network. NetFlow data provide a more granular view of how bandwidth and network traffic are being used than other monitoring solutions, such as SNMP. NetFlow was developed by Cisco and is embedded in Cisco’s IOS software on the company’s routers and switches and has been supported on almost all Cisco devices since the 11.1 train of Cisco IOS Software.
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Latency
Along with bandwidth, network latency time is a decisive factor for optimizing speed. Increased latency times create bottlenecks which can be eliminated with sufficient bandwidth. If the latency times on a data line exhibit a great deal of variation ("jitter"), then this is a sign that your devices or lines are overloaded. An increased number of lost data packets may also be indicative of overworked network devices.
The network utility software PRTG lets you measure and keep a constant eye on the latency of your network. The easiest way for doing so is to send a ping signal and then measure the corresponding response time. If you need a more detailed analysis, the QoS Sensor will do the trick. This sensor detects packet delay and loss, jitter, and duplicate packets.
Ping is a command-line utility, available on virtually any operating system with network connectivity, that acts as a test to see if a networked device is reachable. The ping command sends a request over the network to a specific device. A successful ping results in a response from the computer that was pinged back to the originating computer.
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A quick glimpse into network optimization with PRTG
Monitoring bandwidth via SNMP
All important network information at a glance
Keeping an eye on CPU load with the Windows CPU Load Sensor
How to optimize your network with PRTG
Discover the causes of disruptions and poor performance
If your coworkers are continually complaining about slow applications and your network seems to always be down, then it’s time to get to the root of the problem.
PRTG monitors all the fundamental data in your network. It quickly shows you which applications are hogging bandwidth or where bottlenecks are hiding out in your network. Hardware malfunctions can also contribute to a sluggish network. PRTG promptly informs you if your hardware is overloaded or no longer available.
Optimize your hardware
Once you have uncovered possible weak spots in your network, you’ll then want to go about upgrading or reconfiguring your IT infrastructure.
You might be in need of additional web servers, bigger hard drives, or simply new computers for your coworkers. The statistics of PRTG are highly conclusive and provide strong cases when it comes time to convincing higher-ups who lack the required know-how. What’s more, PRTG will show you exactly how to save on precious resources.
Keep an eye on your network – even while on the go
PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.
PRTG makes your job easier
Our monitoring software frees you to focus on other tasks by promptly notifying you of potential issues.
Save effort
PRTG gives you one central monitoring tool for your servers and entire network. Enjoy a quick overview of your whole infrastructure via our dashboard and app.
Save time
Getting started with PRTG is a breeze. Setting up or switching from another network monitoring tool is easy thanks to the auto-discovery and pre-configured device templates.
Save money
80% of our customers report substantial cost savings with network monitoring. Your costs of licenses will likely pay for themselves within weeks.
“In all, when it comes to on-premises monitoring solutions, PRTG Network Monitor is very hard to beat. It provides a terrific range of sensor options for both local devices and cloud services, along with plenty of monitoring facilities, yet it’s easy to manage, and comes with a simple, affordable pricing scheme that’s perfect for SMBs.”
Trusted by 500,000 users and recognized
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“Fantastic network and infrastructure monitoring solution that is easy to deploy and easier still to use. Simply the best available.”
“Software is absolutely perfect, Support is superior. Meets all needs and requirements, this is a must have solution if you are needing any form of monitoring.”
“The tool excels at its primary focus of being a unified infrastructure management and network monitoring service.”
4 good reasons to choose PRTG as your network optimization tool
User-friendliness
Most of our customers rate PRTG as extremely user-friendly. The handy Auto Discovery feature lets you set up PRTG within minutes, and get started with network optimization at once. An easy-to-read dashboard and intuitive user prompts make your day-to-day use of the tool seem like child’s play.
Comprehensive overview
PRTG provides a comprehensive overview of your entire network. A quick glance is all it takes to see if everything is OK – or if action is required. The PRTG map designer lets you create your own custom dashboards for summaries of the values that matter most.
Detailed network analysis
With PRTG, you not only get a quick overview of the overall status of your network, but can also analyze individual areas in detail. What’s been going on with bandwidth during the past few weeks? Have individual CPU loads in the virtual machines stayed steady? Which programs generate the most traffic? PRTG answers these questions and more, and displays your data in easy-to-read charts. You can also elect to have custom, automated reports sent to your coworkers or managers.
Automated alarms
PRTG automatically sounds the alarm if your predefined threshold values are exceeded. Choose to receive alarms by SMS, email, or push notification – wherever you happen to be. Most of the time, you can prevent errors before they arise, or eliminate them before your coworkers know something is wrong. And that’s something the whole team will cheer about!
“Easy to implement and configure with good technical support.”
R. v. S., ICT Manager at Heinen & Hopman Eng BV
Also interesting:
PRTG monitors the quality of your VoIP-connections. By preventing malfunctions and verifying service level agreements, you’ll save time and money. Read more about IP SLA Monitoring here.
Network Security Monitoring: PRTG monitors your firewalls, ports, servers, and much more. Prompt alerts allow you to quickly identify irregularities in your network and maintain the security of your network.
We asked: would you recommend PRTG?
Over 95% of our customers say yes!
Paessler AG 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.
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
Still not convinced?
More than 500,000 sysadmins love PRTG
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Still not convinced?
Monitor your entire IT infrastructure
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Try Paessler PRTG for free
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free. Start now with your trial.
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 23.2.84.1566 (May 24th, 2023) |
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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 |
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