Network auditing with PRTG

Individual network auditing tools & methods

Many tools exist for performing a network inventory or audit, including Network Inventory Advisor, Spiceworks, Total Network Inventory, Lansweeper, Open-Audit, and Emco Network Inventory.

In addition, network administrators often run a quick command line check first (for example via a ping query, traceroute, or netstat) to perform a network scan and get an overview or solve a specific problem.

However, with these tools, solving a specific problem can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. The fundamental problem often lies elsewhere, as many networks are not monitored on a permanent basis and real network management doesn’t exist.

This leads to disruptions, critical errors, and for sysadmins, the feeling they have lost all control of their networks.

Network monitoring and auditing with PRTG

Paessler PRTG is a centralized network monitoring tool, which is better at keeping disruptions and downtime to a minimum by monitoring your entire network 24/7. This includes hardware, applications, bandwidth, network traffic, and more.

You’re promptly notified if a server, switch, or router is causing a problem so you can quickly take action to keep your network in tip-top condition.

Plus, setup is easy since all devices within a specified IP address range are scanned and added automatically. PRTG’s continuous monitoring makes future network audits obsolete.

Get a comprehensive, all-in-one solution

Tired of a mishmash of network audit and network monitoring tools? PRTG is a centralized tool for monitoring and auditing your entire IT infrastructure.

It uses standard technologies like SNMP, WMI, SSH, flow, or packet sniffing, and more, and is compatible with all the biggest manufacturers, including HPE, Cisco, or Dell.

Improve the performance of your network

PRTG lets you quickly identify loopholes. Network monitoring is essential for improving the performance parameters of your network.

When the network runs more smoothly, your coworkers and customers are happier and the support desk receives far fewer complaints. As availability improves, so does uptime, while downtime decreases.

Keep an eye on everything from anywhere

PRTG keeps a constant eye on your network devices, applications, and traffic. Our software is available for web and desktop, and comes with free apps for monitoring with mobile devices while on the go.

And thanks to PRTG’s customizable alerts, you won't have to waste a single second wondering if everything is OK. PRTG is like a pair of eyes that never loses sight of your network.

Enhance the overall security in the network

PRTG helps you make your network more secure. Among other things, it monitors firewalls, servers, open ports, and access points.

You’ll notice suspicious behavior like unusual traffic or data breaches and receive an alert if security updates have not been performed. If a critical error arises, PRTG lets you exclude a number of possible causes.

Use preconfigured sensors or create your own

PRTG gives you access to over 250 preconfigured sensor types for monitoring the health and performance of hardware, applications, cloud services, the quality of service of your VoIP, and more.

You can also easily create customizable, user-defined sensors which exactly suit the needs and requirements of your organization’s IT infrastructure.

Generate customizable, in-depth network reports

PRTG monitors your network over long stretches of time. You can therefore run analyses to identify any changes that may not be obvious in the short term.

Create custom reports manually or on demand. These reports are easy to understand for both department heads and those with little technical expertise.