Always on time
with NTP monitoring

NTP Monitoring makes
troubleshooting
easier

When a problem occurs in your network, every minute counts when searching for its cause, especially if the problem is a critical one. The exact time a problem occurs plays an important role in determining its cause. The question: Did any unusual incidents take place at the time the problem occurred?

Therefore, it is important that local system times are always synchronized with the precise timestamp sent by an NTP server

NTP monitoring with PRTG ensures that time synchronization is up and running. This way, ambiguity regarding the classification of errors based on their occurrence at a certain point in time is eliminated, and administrators are able to find causes and solutions more efficiently.

Working with PRTG will give you peace of mind.

Response time of the NTP Server

Local system times and
precise NTP Server

Differences between local times and server time

This is how NTP monitoring with PRTG works

A high-precision-clock, such as a GPS satellite, is the basis of an NTP server’s timestamp.

The NTP Sensor continuously monitors the response time of an NTP server. It also compares the local system times of your network devices with the NTP server’s precise timestamp.

Advantages of
NTP monitoring with PRTG

PRTG saves time

With PRTG, you get one central monitoring tool for all your NTP servers. You’ll enjoy a quick and complete overview at all times via our dashboard and app.

PRTG saves worry

Monitoring your servers around the clock has never been easier. The built-in alarm feature is quick to act – before crashes and complaints arise.

PRTG saves money

80% of our customers report substantial or even exceptional network management cost savings. The experience of our customers shows that the costs for licenses have paid for themselves in an average of 3 ½ months.

 
"I particularly like having breakfast at home and just surveying my domain, and understanding what's working and what isn't."

Steve Coppin, Oxford University

Also interesting:

Website monitoring: Is your website always available? Are all its key processes operational? Are its load times increasing? With PRTG, you can monitor the worldwide availability of your website with the HTTP and Cloud HTTP sensors. The same goes for your VPN servers and entire (distributed) IT infrastructure.

Packet Sniffing: The PRTG Packet Sniffer Sensor monitors web traffic, mail traffic, file transfer traffic, and much more. Check out our section on packet sniffing to find out how to set up the Packet Sniffer Sensor, and to get an idea of the advantages and disadvantages that come with this technology.

VoIP monitoring: PRTG monitors the quality of your VoIP-connections. By preventing malfunctions and verifying service level agreements, you’ll save time and money.

PAESSLER AG –
German quality
engineering

• Unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days
• After 30 days, PRTG reverts to a free version
• Or, you can upgrade to a paid license anytime

Most administrators want to test a tool for free before deciding to make an investment.

The many advantages of PRTG:

1. Free trial version: Take the time to explore PRTG so you can determine if it satisfies your needs and meets your expectations. Once the trial is over, it’s easy to upgrade your already configured version of PRTG, which means you’re much less likely to make an incorrect purchase.

2. One tool, one overview: Administrators often use a variety of monitoring solutions for their network or for the individual components of their infrastructure. But using several different tools every time you want to create an overview costs time and energy. PRTG is an “all-in-one” solution. Our dashboard and app provide a comprehensive overview, whenever you want it.

3. Quick customer support: Got a question? Stuck on a problem and need a hand? PRTG is backed by a dedicated development and support team. We do our utmost to answer every customer inquiry within 24 hours (on business days). Browse all our support topics here.

Configure your PRTG today. The trial version is free of charge. Save time, worry, and money with our monitoring tool designed for your network and entire infrastructure.

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