PRTG for Linux
thanks to PRTG app for desktop
The PRTG app for desktop
is compatible with Linux
Keep an eye on
several PRTG servers at once
PRTG Hosted Monitor
is ideal for 100% Linux networks
Keep a constant eye on your Linux systems with the PRTG app for desktop
Good news for Linux users. Although PRTG Network Monitor is Windows-based software and a Windows server is still required to install a PRTG core server, the PRTG app for desktop now provides a new interface that lets you connect to your PRTG core server via Linux.
With the PRTG app for desktop, you can configure your Linux monitoring environment, track your monitoring results, and keep an eye on your network.
Total control over multiple PRTG servers
The PRTG app for desktop lets you access several PRTG core servers or PRTG Hosted Monitor
instances at once. It is therefore the perfect solution for managers of large networks or
those who offer PRTG monitoring as a service.
Device Tree Management
Multi Server
Multi Edit
PRTG app for desktop also works on other Unix systems
The PRTG app for desktop also supports other Unix systems such as macOS and Solaris.
Discover the exact system requirements and installation files for the various
operating systems here.
Quickly see if PRTG is working – 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.
FAQ: PRTG and Linux
Can I install a PRTG core server or a probe on Linux?
No, a PRTG core server or a probe can only be installed on a Windows system. Find the exact system requirements here.
Can I install PRTG on a virtual machine?
Yes, but we recommend using a dedicated physical computer for the PRTG core server. If you decide to install PRTG on a virtual machine, cap the number of sensors at 5,000 and use fast processors to ensure your monitoring is as effective as possible. Click here for more recommendations on using PRTG on a virtual machine.
Do you plan on creating an edition of PRTG that is compatible with Linux?
Currently, we do not plan on developing an edition of PRTG whose core server can be installed on Linux. If you’re set on using PRTG with Linux, go ahead and try our hosted edition.
PRTG Hosted Monitor is fully compatible with Linux
If you only use Linux hardware in your network, then we have an alternative for you.
PRTG Hosted Monitor – our SaaS solution that runs on dedicated web servers.
Installation, updates, data security...we take care of everything.
Your PRTG instance is configured and ready to go in no time. Thanks to our flexible
pricing model, you’ll simply pay for the sensors that you use each month.
For more information, contact our pre-sales team.
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Monitor Linux servers
and systems with PRTG
In search of software that monitors Linux servers and systems? PRTG is a great choice.
Thanks to preconfigured sensors for Linux and Unix, your monitoring environment is set
up in just a few clicks. Among other things, PRTG lets you monitor the following parameters:
Python Script Advanced
The Python Script Advanced sensor executes a Python script on the computer and is provided as part of the PRTG API. It can show values returned by the Python script in multiple channels (must be valid JSON or XML).
SNMP Linux Disk Free
The SNMP Linux Disk Free sensor monitors free space on disks of a Linux/Unix system using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The sensor can show the following:
- Free total disk space in bytes
- Free space in bytes for every mounted partition
- Free space in percent for every mounted partition
- Free inodes in percent for every mounted partition
SNMP Linux Load Average
The SNMP Linux Load Average sensor monitors the "load average” of a Linux/Unix system by way of Secure Shell (SSH) or the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
SNMP Linux Meminfo
The SNMP Linux Meminfo sensor monitors the memory usage of a Linux/Unix system using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
SNMP Linux Physical Disk
The SNMP Linux Physical Disk sensor monitors the input/output (I/O) on disks of a Linux/Unix system using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The sensor can show the following:
- Read bytes per second
- Written bytes per second
- Number of read accesses per second
- Number of write accesses per second
SSH Disk Free
The SSH Disk Free sensor monitors free space on disks of a Linux/Unix system using Secure Shell (SSH).
The sensor can show the following:
- Free disk space in bytes for every mounted partition
- Free disk space in percent for every mounted partition
- Total disk space
SSH INodes Free
The SSH INodes Free sensor monitors the free index nodes on disks of Linux/Unix and macOS systems via Secure Shell (SSH).
SSH Load Average
The SSH Load Average sensor monitors the load average of a Linux/Unix system using Secure Shell (SSH).
The sensor can show the following:
- Average system load within a 1-minute interval
- Average system load within a 5-minute interval
- Average system load within a 15-minute interval
SSH Meminfo
The SSH Meminfo sensor monitors the memory usage of a Linux/Unix system using Secure Shell (SSH).
The sensor can show the following:
- Available memory in bytes
- Available memory in percent
SSH Remote Ping
The SSH Remote Ping sensor remotely monitors the connectivity between a system running Linux/Mac OS X and another device, using Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo requests (Ping) and Secure Shell (SSH).
The sensor can show the following:
- Packet loss in percent
- Minimum, maximum, and average response times measured from the remote device you connect to
SSH SAN Enclosure
The SSH SAN Enclosure sensor monitors a storage area network (SAN) enclosure via Secure Shell (SSH). The SAN has to provide a command-line interface (CLI) for this purpose.
The sensor can show the following:
- Overall status of the enclosure
- Health status of the power supplies
- Health status of the controllers
SSH SAN Logical Disk
The SSH SAN Logical Disk sensor monitors a logical disk on a storage area network (SAN) via Secure Shell (SSH). The SAN has to provide a command-line interface (CLI) for this purpose.
The sensor can show the following:
- Health status of the disk
- Number of input/output (I/O) operations per second
- Transferred data per second
SSH SAN Physical Disk
The SSH SAN Physical Disk sensor monitors a physical disk on a storage area network (SAN) via Secure Shell (SSH). The SAN has to provide a command-line interface (CLI) for this purpose.
The sensor can show the following:
- Health status of the disk
- Number of input/output (I/O) operations per second
- Transferred data per second
SSH SAN System Health
The SSH SAN System Health sensor monitors the system health of a storage area network (SAN) via Secure Shell (SSH). The SAN has to provide a command-line interface (CLI) for this purpose.
The sensor can show several metrics of an SAN, depending on the available measurement components on the SAN:
- Overall unit status
- Temperature and temperature states
- Voltage and voltage states
- Capacitor charge and status
SSH Script
The SSH Script sensor connects to a Linux/Unix system via Secure Shell (SSH) and executes a script file located on the target system. This option is provided as part of the PRTG API.
The sensor can show the following:
- Execution time
- One value returned by the executable file or script (in one channel only)
SSH Script Advanced
The SSH Script Advanced sensor connects to a Linux/Unix system via Secure Shell (SSH) and executes a script file located on the target system. This option is provided as part of the PRTG API.
The sensor can show the following:
- Execution time
- Values returned by the script in multiple channels. The return value of this sensor must be valid Extensible Markup Language (XML) or JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).
Server capacity
If the memory or processor is overloaded on one or more servers, the performance of your entire network can suffer. PRTG keeps you updated on the current capacity and notifies you in the event that your predefined or personalized threshold values are exceeded. As a result, you have a much better chance of stopping bottlenecks in their tracks.
Available hard disk space
PRTG also lets you monitor the available hard disk space in Linux systems. Our software uses SSH or SNMP to retrieve hard disk information directly from the systems
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A sneak peek at Linux monitoring
SNMP Linux Load Average sensor
SNMP Linux Meminfo sensor
SNMP Linux Physical Disk sensor
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4 advantages of PRTG
User-friendly and intuitive
PRTG is made unique by its intuitive and easy-to-understand user prompts and interface. Setting up and working with PRTG is both straightforward and convenient. At the same time, you can customize the software a number of different ways to meet your own individual needs.
Prompt alerts in the event of errors and warning messages
PRTG lets you define threshold values for all your sensors. If these thresholds fall below a certain value or are exceeded, you’ll immediately receive an alert by email, SMS or push notification. You can therefore identify errors and prevent problems before they arise.
Quick overview and detailed statistics
Easy-to-read dashboards provide for a quick overview, while various long-term statistics offer a more in-depth look at your network. You can check the average load of your Linux system during the past 6 months, for example
PRTG is the basis for an efficient IT infrastructure
PRTG monitors around-the-clock, allowing you to continually prevent errors and downtime and provide for a stable IT environment. Our monitoring software increases employee productivity and saves time and money that would usually be spent on manual troubleshooting.
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
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.
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 23.3.88.1393 (September 20th, 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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