Network Visibility Tool with PRTG

A network visibility tool provides IT teams with real-time insights into the performance, health, and security of a network. It tracks critical metrics such as bandwidth usage, network traffic and device connectivity. With complete visibility into network activity, admins can discover blind spots, monitor network devices, troubleshoot performance issues and address vulnerabilities before they lead to disruptions. These tools are essential for maintaining network performance and security.

Paessler PRTG offers a comprehensive network visibility solution that monitors your entire network in real time. It continuously tracks network traffic, bandwidth, and key performance metrics. You can visualize network data using customizable dashboards to get the insights you need to optimize network performance, manage routers and firewalls, and maintain strong network security across hybrid environments.

PRTG optimizes network performance by giving you complete visibility into your network’s infrastructure. It monitors traffic patterns, identifies performance bottlenecks, and measures network activity in real time. With detailed insights and automated alerts, PRTG helps you to react to potential issues. This way you can minimize disruptions and optimize performance. The reporting feature in PRTG also enables in-depth analysis to fine-tune network infrastructure for improved efficiency and scalability.

PRTG monitors your network for potential security threats, tracking network packets and monitoring firewalls, routers, and other network devices. It provides alerts for abnormal traffic patterns, which can signal cybersecurity vulnerabilities or potential security breaches. PRTG helps protect your network by allowing you to proactively address vulnerabilities and safeguard against cyberattacks.

Yes, PRTG can monitor hybrid environments that include on-premises networks, cloud services, and remote data centers. Its ability to track traffic across multiple environments let you have a unified view of their entire network infrastructure. PRTG supports SNMP, NetFlow, and other protocols for comprehensive monitoring and complete visibility into network performance across diverse environments.

PRTG offers a high level of customization to fit a wide range of use cases. Whether you need to monitor network performance, manage bandwidth, or secure network devices, our customizable dashboards, alerts, and reports allow you to tailor the tool to your specific needs. You can create notifications based on performance thresholds, set up custom metrics, and visualize data that aligns with your business goals. This flexibility makes it a perfect fit for different industries, from service providers to enterprise IT teams managing vast networks.

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.