Monitoring multiple servers on a real-time dashboard has saved time and prevented incidents
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for PRTG Network Monitor is monitoring the real-time server dashboard and dashboards.
When there are multiple servers running at the same time, PRTG Network Monitor helps to monitor them on the same dashboard.
PRTG Network Monitor helped prevent incidents by creating an alert to the DL when servers go down, notifying me before it became a bigger problem.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the best features PRTG Network Monitor offers include its capability for real-time monitoring, which helps significantly.
Regarding real-time monitoring, both the dashboard and alert system stand out as especially helpful.
The user interface of PRTG Network Monitor is good for all users.
PRTG Network Monitor has positively impacted my organization by saving time for the team to watch the server manually.
What needs improvement?
PRTG Network Monitor can be improved; I think the theme needs enhancement.
The dark theme specifically needs improvement.
They need to address the slowness issue that sometimes occurs with PRTG Network Monitor.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for five plus years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor is stable in my experience, and I have not encountered issues with crashes or downtime.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor's scalability is good; it can handle growth easily if I add more servers or devices.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for PRTG Network Monitor is something I have yet to connect with, but based on experience, it is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am not sure if I previously used a different solution before PRTG Network Monitor.
How was the initial setup?
I am not sure which cloud provider we use for our private cloud setup; it is taken care of by the admin team.
What about the implementation team?
My company has a business relationship with this vendor as a customer only.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment from using PRTG Network Monitor, as using automation helps to save money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing for PRTG Network Monitor, that is something I am not sure about.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing PRTG Network Monitor, company management decides those things regarding evaluating other options.
What other advice do I have?
I can recommend PRTG Network Monitor to others looking into using it. On a scale of one to ten, I rate PRTG Network Monitor a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Alerting precision has reduced incident response times and improved department-level network visibility
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for PRTG Network Monitor is that I really appreciate the alerting system, allowing me to see when and how long each issue has lasted. The auto-pause for sensors during maintenance windows is awesome, as there are no false alerts till now. Additionally, the built-in SNMP tester tool has saved me multiple times during setups, making PRTG Network Monitor a one-stop monitoring solution for my industry.
Its ability to clone the sensors with all the settings intact is a huge time-saver for me. Apart from that, everything looks positive from my end.
What is most valuable?
The auto-pause sensor during the maintenance window is good without any false alerts, and it prevents me from getting flooded with alerts during planned maintenance, helping department heads understand their own network usage better. It has reduced incident response time by giving clearer ownership of each alert, ensuring alerts go to the proper recipient.
SNMP testers and auto-pause are among the best features of PRTG Network Monitor, which is particularly useful for different departments such as HR and finance, where alerts can be filtered accordingly.
The alerting features and dashboard of PRTG Network Monitor are very helpful, especially in our industry. However, the dashboard can look cluttered on smaller screens, which is one negative aspect.
PRTG Network Monitor has impacted us positively; we have stopped getting flooded with alerts during planned maintenance or unplanned outages. Compared to others, this gives specific alerts very quickly and helps department heads understand their own network usage better, thus reducing incident response time so that each alert has clear ownership.
What needs improvement?
There could be improvements to PRTG Network Monitor by adding a dark mode instead of white screens all day during the daytime or during the night. Additionally, dashboards can look cluttered on smaller screens, and the UI can feel crowded when there are hundreds of sensors in one group.
Sometimes, SNMP devices need custom OIDs that aren't auto-discovered, which requires additional work. Moreover, sensor names should be renamed manually when cloning, so it would be better if everything were done automatically.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PRTG Network Monitor for more than two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor is absolutely stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor's scalability is great. We receive instant customer care support when we are stuck or need assistance understanding the matrices, as they offer 24/7 customer care support.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the customer support for PRTG Network Monitor a 10 because they never charge anything extra for support, resolve our queries 24/7, and follow up if the same issue persists, making regular follow-ups.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Earlier we were using a different solution called Redwood RMJ, RunMyJobs, to run all our bad jobs, but that was for a different purpose. We did not switch to PRTG Network Monitor; it was our first and foremost go-to product.
How was the initial setup?
Setup was done with the vendor support team and our in-house team.
What about the implementation team?
The total number of employees needed for setup and deployment for monitoring purposes are around 30 to 40 people.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with PRTG Network Monitor. The overall number of employees needed for setup and deployment for monitoring purposes are around 30 to 40 people. In the first year, the overall return was approximately $7,000, leading to good returns.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing, setup cost, and licensing for PRTG Network Monitor are a bit expensive, but the recurring licensing is not a huge expense. Setup was done with the vendor support team and our in-house team. The licensing part is a recurring license for every year, which is very affordable, making PRTG Network Monitor budget-friendly.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options; we chose PRTG Network Monitor as our first and only option.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others looking into using PRTG Network Monitor to consider this product, as it is one of the best IT monitoring tools available, providing proper alerts on time for all critical issues and ensuring a dedicated group of recipients.
Everything with PRTG Network Monitor is running smoothly. We haven't hit any roadblocks, so I'm satisfied with what we have.
On a scale of 1-10, I rate PRTG Network Monitor a 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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What do you like best about the product?
I've been using PRTG for a while now, and it’s made a big impact on how we manage our network. The interface is clean and easy to use, and the auto-discovery feature saved us a lot of setup time. We use it daily to monitor servers, bandwidth, and cloud services, and the customizable dashboards and real-time alerts help us stay ahead of issues. It’s reliable, fast, and gives us peace of mind knowing our systems are being watched around the clock. Customer support has also been excellent, and the tool integrates smoothly with our existing setup.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are a few areas that could be improved. Some advanced settings can be a bit tricky for beginners, and the sensor-based licensing model requires careful planning for larger networks. The mobile app works, but it could use a more modern design and better functionality. Still, PRTG has made our operations more efficient, reduced downtime, and helped us catch problems early. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful and easy-to-use monitoring solution.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
PRTG helps us keep an eye on our entire network easily. It shows us what's happening in real time, sends alerts when something goes wrong, and saves us from having to check things manually. We use it every day to monitor servers, bandwidth, and cloud services, and it’s made our work much smoother.
It’s helped us fix problems faster, reduce downtime, and plan better using historical data. The support team is responsive whenever we need help, and it works well with our other tools. Overall, it’s made our job easier and less stressful.
Has helped detect server failures in real time and improved incident response through clear dashboards
What is our primary use case?
I was using PRTG Network Monitor to monitor real-time servers.
What is most valuable?
When I use PRTG Network Monitor, it shows which servers go down or crash, displaying real-time reports and related information. We have configured PRTG Network Monitor to trigger an alert if any sensor or server goes down for more than five minutes. PRTG Network Monitor shows cause and effect clearly. For example, when our internet link failed, it displayed which dependent services were impacted. The feature in PRTG Network Monitor improved communication within my team since everyone can see the same dashboard. It saves me from constant manual checks as everything I care about is automatically tracked. PRTG Network Monitor has positively impacted my organization because it shows cause and effect clearly. We can see the real-time dashboard and take immediate action based on that. PRTG Network Monitor helped us detect the failing RAID controller before it completely collapsed, allowing us to avoid potential data loss.
What needs improvement?
There are some vendor-specific sensors in PRTG Network Monitor, particularly for older hardware, that don't always provide consistent results. That could be improved. The dark mode theme in PRTG Network Monitor could be more polished, especially since it is frequently used in the NOC. When editing multiple sensors simultaneously, the UI feels slower. This aspect could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used PRTG Network Monitor in my previous organization for around two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor is exceptionally stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor is flexible regarding notifications, making it good for scalability.
What other advice do I have?
PRTG Network Monitor is an excellent choice, and its functionality is very defined according to requirements. On a scale of 1-10, I rate PRTG Network Monitor a 9.
When I Do Monitoring It's a Very Helpful Tool to do
What do you like best about the product?
"The customizable alert thresholds are a game-changer! I can set stricter rules for critical servers and relax the rules for test systems. It's all about finding that perfect balance."
- "Exporting monitoring data to CSV or Excel is super handy. I can dig deeper and get valuable insights without breaking a sweat."
- "The autodiscovery feature is like having a digital detective – it even found devices I had forgotten about on my network!"
What do you dislike about the product?
- "Managing large installations can get messy if you don't stay on top of it. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack without proper housekeeping."
- "The default notification sound is a bit bland – I swapped it out for custom sounds that grab my attention."
- "Sometimes, remote probes need to be reinstalled after major OS upgrades. It's a minor hassle, but it's something to keep in mind."
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
"I discovered unused devices still drawing power and was able to decommission them, saving costs. It's amazing how much waste you can eliminate with the right tools."
- "Transparency has increased – anyone can log in and see the live network status. It's like having a window into the network's health."
- "I've reduced fire-fighting thanks to early warnings about capacity issues. It's a huge stress-reliever!"
IT Monitoring easy with PRTG
What do you like best about the product?
* I enjoy how easily I can schedule daily or weekly reports and get them emailed automatically.
* The “business process” sensor type is brilliant — I track an entire service chain with it.
* The built-in push notification system is very reliable.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some third-party integrations require manual scripting.
* The initial hardware sizing for the server was a bit of a guesswork exercise.
* I’d like more widget variety for dashboards.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Helped me find that one of our critical services was intermittently restarting — fixed it before customers noticed.
* Reduced guesswork by giving me objective data during troubleshooting.
* Made monthly reporting to stakeholders much faster.
Easy To Handle IT Monitoring With PRTG
What do you like best about the product?
* I appreciate the cluster failover — when my main monitoring server went down for maintenance, the backup kept everything running smoothly.
* The “sensor factory” is underrated; I combined multiple sensor readings into one custom KPI for management.
* I like that I can quickly filter sensors by status, so I only see what’s in warning or error state.
What do you dislike about the product?
The update process sometimes requires a manual restart, which interrupts monitoring briefly.
* I wish the color scheme on graphs was more customizable.
* The built-in alerts could look more polished.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It warned me of high latency between our two data centers — helped prevent a replication failure.
* Helped me prove to management that slowdowns were due to ISP problems, not internal servers.
* Cut troubleshooting time drastically by showing the exact hop where packets were dropping
Monitoring has improved efficiency and provided timely alerts for performance comparisons
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for PRTG Network Monitor is for history data comparison so that I can use it to show server performance and how the performance is trending.
One specific example of how I use PRTG Network Monitor for this purpose is by copying the entire device groups with their sensors' names, which has saved me a lot of time.
I can log changes right inside of PRTG Network Monitor.
What is most valuable?
PRTG Network Monitor offers valuable features that save a lot of time as the reports are automatically available.
These reports help me in my day-to-day work, and I rely on them because they provide proof during escalation, with exact downtime logs and related information.
PRTG Network Monitor has positively impacted my organization as the hourly basis has been reduced, making a significant impact.
The impact is evident as it has saved a lot of time for my team, and monitoring has been top-notch.
What needs improvement?
PRTG Network Monitor can be improved as there is a lot of manual cleanup needed, which could be reduced.
Some auto-discovered sensors may take time to configure, which needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PRTG Network Monitor for more than two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, PRTG Network Monitor is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor's scalability can handle growth and increased demands easily.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't personally interacted with customer support, but I have heard it has been good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different solution before PRTG Network Monitor as I started with PRTG Network Monitor only.
How was the initial setup?
I did not face any challenges with the setup process or licensing.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with PRTG Network Monitor as it has saved a lot of time, and its monitoring has reduced manpower requirements, which has been helpful.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for PRTG Network Monitor is that it is reasonable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing PRTG Network Monitor because my organization was already using this solution.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using PRTG Network Monitor is to use it in an efficient way, as efficient usage can save a significant amount of time. On a scale of one to ten, I rate PRTG Network Monitor an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
PRTG Excellent IT monitoring Tool for IT ORGANIZATION
What do you like best about the product?
The “acknowledge alarm” option is very useful — my team knows if I’m already working on an issue, so we don’t duplicate effort.
I like that PRTG retains historical data for years; I once used it to compare performance during the same quarter across different years.
Creating a custom dashboard for management with simple red/green indicators earned me a lot of appreciation
What do you dislike about the product?
The desktop client feels less useful compared to the web interface.
Initial probe installation on remote sites needed some tweaking to work smoothly.
Some default graphs look cluttered if too many metrics are displayed together.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I tracked down a memory leak in one of our internal apps because PRTG showed RAM usage creeping up every night.
Reduced downtime because I can take corrective steps before users raise tickets.
It helps me justify infrastructure upgrades with solid data, not guesswork.
Monitoring has become proactive and issues are resolved in real time with clear dashboard insights
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for PRTG Network Monitor is monitoring jobs.
A specific example of a job or system I monitor with PRTG Network Monitor is the network devices we use to check the connectivity between the websites and the jobs that are running to keep them up and running.
What is most valuable?
The best features PRTG Network Monitor offers that I find most helpful allow me to analyze and check the jobs and what is causing the issue and why it is happening. I actually found one critical job which we did not notice by ourselves, but this tool found it and helped us so that I got a good appreciation from my manager. This has been very useful for us to monitor these kinds of jobs.
PRTG Network Monitor helped me find that critical job through an alert which sends us reports on a weekly basis, and based on that, we found the failed job.
PRTG Network Monitor has a good dashboard that shows each and every piece of information, so we can easily find out what is happening with the systems. If anything is going down, I can easily identify and fix it immediately and make sure our systems are healthy.
PRTG Network Monitor has positively impacted my organization as we are not seeing any critical issues or major impacts for our applications, our servers, and our networks nowadays. Because of this monitoring dashboard, we can easily find out what's happening and fix everything on the fly. Before that, it was very difficult to check what happened and where the servers were impacted and which servers got impacted if any major disaster happened.
What needs improvement?
I don't see any major issues with PRTG Network Monitor, but I want to mention that sometimes the error messages are too vague and don't directly tell me what went wrong. If they improve that feature, it will be beneficial for us.
There are no other improvements I think are needed for PRTG Network Monitor.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for more than five months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor is stable; as of now, there are no downtime or reliability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
PRTG Network Monitor's scalability is very good; it can easily handle the growing needs or more devices we have in our organization as part of the project.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for PRTG Network Monitor is good; we are getting solutions on time, and they are very helpful.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different solution before PRTG Network Monitor. We used to monitor each and every server by ourselves, but now we are using PRTG Network Monitor.
What was our ROI?
After introducing PRTG Network Monitor, we have saved time, and it's easy for everybody to monitor everything.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is pretty vague because it's not from my end. It's the management who worked on the backend, so I really don't know the cost.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing PRTG Network Monitor; this is the one we chose.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using PRTG Network Monitor is that it is a very useful tool that saves your time and minimizes your efforts. We can make everything visible on one screen, and it can be monitored all in one place. If there are any issues with the systems or servers, they can be fixed on the fly. On a scale of one to ten, I rate PRTG Network Monitor a ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?