How-to guides
- You are new to PRTG? Then you've come to the right address!
- Our how-to guides will help you to have an easy start and get the most out of PRTG
- Practical step-by-step guides explain the most common functions
Storage Monitoring
Where should I store my data? Which storage systems are reliable and provide a high level of security? In this how-to guide you learn about efficient storage monitoring with PRTG.
Monitor backups
Regular backups are crucial for companies ♦ In this how-to guide, we want to show you which sensors monitor your backups and how you get alerted in case of failures.
PRTG migration
How do I move or migrate a PRTG installation from an old to a new server? ➤ This how-to offers a short migration guide.
How to monitor availability of IT services
Availability of business and IT services is crucial in today’s enterprises ➤ In this how-to guide you learn how to monitor availability as an MSP.
PRTG for MSPs: Manage access rights in 4 easy steps
As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) you can manage several customers in one PRTG installation. ➤ In this how-to guide you learn how to define user access rights.
How to manually set up your device tree in 3 easy steps
Want to monitor all your devices, but you want to build up your own device tree in PRTG instead of using the auto-discovery? Then follow this how-to guide.
How to set up bandwidth monitoring in 4 easy steps
For bandwidth monitoring of your devices and applications, you can use protocols like SNMP, xFlow or packet sniffing ➤ This how-to guide shows how it works
How to set up dependencies: A scenario
This how-to guide provides you with a typical business scenario for how to set up dependencies in PRTG. ➤ A VPN connection between 2 firewalls.
SLA Monitoring with CorpIT’s PRTG Plugin
If you need to provide numbers to support your SLAs: ➤ Our Swiss partner CorpIT created a plugin for SLA reporting. ➤ This how-to guide gets you started.
How to connect PRTG through a firewall in 4 steps
You want to reach your PRTG core server via the internet? Then allow access through your firewall ➤ In this how-to guide we show how this is done.
How to set up scanning intervals of sensors in 3 steps
Scanning intervals for PRTG sensors are a helpful feature not to get flooded with notifications ➤ This how-to guide explains how to set them up.
How to set up reports in PRTG in 5 easy steps
Your PRTG is up and running ♦ Now the CIO wants regular reports ➤ This how-to guide shows how you set up useful and easy-to-read reports in PRTG.
How to set up PRTG Desktop Notifications in 3 steps
You already use PRTG Desktop? ➤ This how-to guide shows what Desktop Notifications in PRTG Desktop are and how you set them up fast and effectively.
How to install a PRTG remote probe in 4 steps
Remote probes allow you to monitor different sub-networks and to keep an eye on remote locations ➤ In this how-to you get a quick installation guide.
How to monitor your VMware vSphere environment
Monitoring a virtualized environment is very critical for enterprises ➤ In this how-to guide you get best practice tips how PRTG makes monitoring a VMware environment easy
Libraries in PRTG
Libraries are a powerful PRTG feature that enables you to create individual views of your device tree. ➤ This how-to guide explains the feature step by step.
PRTG Map Designer
Do you wish to have an overview of your most important IT components in PRTG? ➤ Learn how to use dashboards with the PRTG Map Designer.
How to monitor with Flow in 3 steps
“Flow” measures the flow of data between two devices, applications, or sequence of data packets between two endpoints ➤ This how-to guide shows how to do it with PRTG
How to find the right support resource for PRTG
You have a problem with PRTG and do not know what to do? ➤ This how-to guide provides 7 support resources to choose from.
How to set up limits in PRTG in 4 steps
With the help of sensor limits in PRTG, you are immediately informed when something goes wrong within your network. ➤ This how-to guide shows you how to set up limits.
Notifications via the PRTG web interface
PRTG monitors your network 24/7/365. In this how-to guide, you will learn how to set up notifications with the PRTG web interface so that you are notified by PRTG only when it is really important.
How does the PRTG auto-discovery help in 3 steps
The PRTG auto-discovery automatically finds your network devices. ➤ In this how-to guide, you will learn how the auto-discovery makes your monitoring easier.
How to integrate Active Directory in 4 steps
By default, PRTG uses its own internal account database to authenticate users. ➤ For more complex environments, this how-to guide explains the option to easily integrate with Active Directory (AD).
How PRTG stores its monitoring data in 3 steps
You are starting PRTG for the first time and wonder: How does PRTG store its huge amount of data? ➤ This how-to guide is the answer.
How to set up web server monitoring in 3 steps
Web servers are a critical part of every business. ➤ This how-to guide shows what you should monitor, and what are the most important components and services.