Network administrator tool PRTG
Monitor, manage, and maintain a more stable network
- Monitor availability, utilization, speed, and other key network parameters
- Get automatically alerted about performance problems and downtime
- Optimize your network and proactively plan for the future
Our users give top ratings for monitoring with Paessler PRTG
PRTG network administrator tool: What you’ll find on this page
Higher performance starts with better visibility
You wouldn't speed across the highway at 100 miles an hour with your eyes closed. Or parachute into the middle of the desert without a map and a compass (well, unless you're Bear Gryllis).
And you can't optimize your network's performance unless you know exactly what's going on with all its moving parts…
Flexible, intuitive, and easy-to-use, our network monitoring tool Paessler PRTG monitors unlimited local, remote, and virtual network devices round the clock and puts critical system data at your fingertips.
That means it's easier to troubleshoot issues, fix bottlenecks and other performance problems… and plan for your organization's future IT infrastructure needs with both eyes wide open.
PRTG makes network administration as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent low availability, slow connection speeds, overloaded servers and CPUs, and other network performance problems.
4 reasons why to choose PRTG as your network administrator tool
Simple setup
We could tell you it's as easy as 1,2,3… but setting up PRTG doesn't even involve that many steps. Our auto-discovery adds every available network component and assigns the right sensor. Once that's done, you can adjust the configuration and tailor your monitoring environment to suit.
Automatic alerts
Set it and forget it. Once you've chosen your preferred warning and error thresholds, PRTG will keep an eye on things while you carry on with your day, alerting you the second there's a risk of issues via SMS, email, in-app push notification, and other methods, so you can troubleshoot and fix them fast.
All-in-one monitoring
Keep a close eye on every variable that could impact your network's performance. From high-level health stats to more granular details like how much network traffic is flowing and where, PRTG ensures you always know exactly what's going on, even when you're extra-busy.
Proactive planning
Make sure your infrastructure keeps up with your organization's needs. PRTG gives you pinpoint-accurate data on your network's health over time, making it easier to spot where you're under or over-resourced, and replace aging hardware before it stops working.
What administering your network looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously monitoring every hardware, software, and virtualized component that forms part of your infrastructure. Show availability, loading times, activity peaks, response time, and other key metrics in real time and visualize data in clear graphs & dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the visibility you need to troubleshoot outages and all kinds of other issues in your network.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Live traffic graph in PRTG
Start managing your network with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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Ultimate flexibility. Complete control. Unparalleled network management
With more than 250 preconfigured sensor types for monitoring your entire network, plus the ability to create your own, our network administrator tool empowers you to monitor every metric imaginable on every single hardware, software, or virtual component on your network. Giving you a comprehensive view of its performance, security, and health.
Ensure high network availability
- Check if all systems are reachable and applications are accessible
- Test if each connection is stable
- Make sure that servers are active and functioning
Prevent high network utilization
- Detect and resolve network congestions and bandwidth bottlenecks
- Troubleshoot delayed access to database and backup systems
- Ensure uninterrupted video calls and other business processes
Add robust network security
- Keep a close eye on user access to your network infrastructure
- Identify suspicious traffic and other unusual activity in your systems
- Check the expiry of SSL certifications
Your network analyzer at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG network administrator software
Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
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“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
Infrastructure and Operations Engineer in the Communications Industry, firm size 10B - 30B USD
PRTG makes network administration as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent low availability, slow connection speeds, overloaded servers and CPUs, and other network performance problems.
Network administrator tool: FAQ
What is a network administrator tool?
Network administrator tools are software applications that help network administrators manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a computer network. These tools are essential for ensuring that a network operates efficiently, securely, and without interruptions. They can be used for a wide range of tasks, including:
- Monitoring network performance: Tools that track the performance of network devices (e.g., routers, switches, servers) and the traffic passing through the network. They help administrators identify bottlenecks, monitor bandwidth usage, and ensure that network resources are being used effectively.
- Network configuration and management tools: Tools that assist in configuring network devices, managing IP addresses, and setting up network policies. They can automate routine tasks like firmware updates or configuration backups.
- Security management: Tools that help secure a network by monitoring for security threats, managing firewalls, and detecting unauthorized access or vulnerabilities. They can also help in enforcing security policies and managing user access.
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics: Tools designed to diagnose network problems, such as connectivity issues, packet loss, or device failures. They provide data that helps administrators quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Network mapping and visualization: Tools that create visual maps of the network, showing how devices are connected and how data flows through the network. This helps in understanding the network structure and in planning expansions or changes.
- Log and event management: Tools that collect, analyze, and store logs from various network devices. These logs can be used for auditing, compliance, or troubleshooting purposes.
Why use a network administrator tool?
Because it helps you make sure your network performs optimally on a continuing basis – whether it runs on Windows, Linux, or other Unix-based operating systems like macOS. An all-in-one monitoring and management software like PRTG runs in the background 24/7, 365 days a year, checking that everything's working as it should, alerting you when there are bottlenecks, errors, or other performance issues, and letting you know it's time to make changes, upgrades, or improvements so you don't outgrow your network's capacity.
Which features should you look out for when choosing a network administrator tool?
Every organization is different. But, at a minimum, your network administrator tool should be easy to set up, intuitive to use, and flexible enough so you can tailor it to your monitoring needs. In short, it should be like PRTG (bet you saw that coming, right?).
But don't take our word for it. Try PRTG for free, no strings, for 30 days, and see for yourself.
How do I test network performance with PRTG?
PRTG is primarily designed to track performance metrics and alert you when they dip below pre-established thresholds, not to run tests.
That said, you can simulate performance tests in the following way:
- Write a script and integrate it into PRTG with a user-defined sensor
- Run the script at short intervals
- Measure the corresponding parameters on your network device
PRTG also has preconfigured sensors you can use to carry out network performance tests. Or, if you'd rather use a third-party testing tool, we can analyze its data.
Can I use PRTG to monitor a distributed network?
Yes! Once your monitoring environment is up and running, set up remote probes close to the endpoints of the components you want to monitor, and PRTG will gather the performance data for you in one place. Job done.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
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.
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
Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins. We asked: would you recommend PRTG?
Over 95% of our customers say yes!
The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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PRTG |
Network Monitoring Software - Version 24.4.102.1351 (November 12th, 2024) |
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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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