PRTG BASICS

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onitoring with PRTG
PRTG ARCHITECTURE PRTG Core Server: responsible for the administration of PRTG's built in database, the
execution of data analysis, notifications, and alarms, as well as the preparation of reports.

PRTG Local Probe: takes over the actual monitoring task. It transmits monitoring
requests, collects results and forwards the gathered information to the Core Server.

PRTG Remote Probe: enables remote monitoring. Can be installed on any system, running
Windows OS, at different locations, which relieves the processing done on the Core Server.

BRANCH OFFICE HOSTING PROVIDER

REMOTE
PROBE 3

MAIL
SERVER

INTERNET
REMOTE
PROBE 4

REMOTE WEB
PROBE 2 SERVER
SSL

CORPORATE LAN

LOCAL
PROBE

REMOTE PRTG
PROBE 1 CORE SERVER

SENSOR A sensor is defined as one aspect you want to monitor on a device for example a
specific URL, the traffic of a network connection or the CPU load on a machine.
Each sensor has one or more channels in which it shows the actual monitoring data.

E.g. Ping Sensor E.g. Dell System Health Sensor

SENSOR TYPES We are offering an extensive range of available sensor types. Just have a look here for a
complete list: https://www.paessler.com/manuals/prtg/available_sensor_types
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SENSOR STATES The color of a sensor always shows its current status. So you know at first glance where
your attention is needed.

Red: Down Orange: Unusual

Red/Green: Down (partial
Green: Up
for Cluster Setup)
Bright Red: Down (acknowledged) Blue: Paused

Yellow: Warning Black (Gray): Unknown

PRTG OBJECT HIERARCHY All objects in PRTG are organized in a treelike hierarchy to create an easy to navigate list.
Arrange groups that monitor similar devices, services, or particular locations and cus-
tomized this view to your needs. The hierarchical order is also used to define common
settings for larger groups of objects. Settings are automatically passed down the tree.

ROOT GROUP

PROBE

GROUP

DEVICE

SENSOR

CHANNEL

PRTG USER INTERFACES Ajax Web Interface: the Ajax-based web interface is used for configuration of devices
and sensors, as well as reviewing monitoring results. System administration and the user
management are configured in this interface.

Enterprise Console: PRTG offers a native Windows application as alternative to the web
interface. With the Enterprise Console, you can connect to different independent PRTG
core server installations and review their data at a glance.

PRTG Apps for Mobile Network Monitoring: you can even monitor your network on
the go with PRTG's apps available for iOS, Android (including BlackBerry devices), and
Windows Phone.

Ajax Web Windows

Interface Enterprise
Console

Apps:
iOS
Android
Windows
Phone
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PRTG MAPS AND GEO-MAPS

PRTG Map as Dashboard Global Status of a Network in a Geo Map

LICENSING AND PRICING N

 o add-ons, no modules
LICENSE SENSORS PRICING
every feature is included in
Freeware Edition 100 Free
each license

30 Day Trial unlimited Free for 30 days

M
 ulti-location monitoring
and failover cluster included
PRTG 500 500 $1,600
F
 air upgrade model you
PRTG 1000 1000 $2,850 just pay the price difference

PRTG 2500 2500 $6,150

PRTG 5000 5000 $10,500

PRTG XL1 unlimited $16,900

PRTG XL5 unlimited $60,000

FURTHER LINKS System requirements for PRTG Network Monitor:

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION https://www.paessler.com/prtg/requirements

Feature Overview:
https://www.paessler.com/prtg/features

Many useful and interesting resources:

https://www.paessler.com/support

Need some consultation? Do not hesitate to contact us:

presales@paessler.com

Or contact one of our certified local partners:

https://www.paessler.com/partners

Paessler AG info@paessler.com www.paessler.com

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