Welcome to the PRTG Sensors SNMP tutorial! This guide will help you understand how to use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) sensors in PRTG to monitor your network devices.
What is SNMP?
SNMP is a protocol used for network management and monitoring. It allows you to collect information from network devices, such as routers, switches, and servers, and present it in a usable format.
Why Use PRTG Sensors SNMP?
PRTG Sensors SNMP provides a powerful way to monitor your network devices. It allows you to:
- Collect performance data: Monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.
- Alerting: Receive notifications when thresholds are exceeded.
- Customizable: Create custom sensors to monitor specific metrics.
Getting Started
- Install PRTG: Make sure you have PRTG installed on your system.
- Create a New Sensor: In the PRTG web interface, go to "Add Sensor" and select "SNMP Sensor".
- Configure Sensor: Enter the IP address or hostname of the device you want to monitor and select the appropriate community string.
Common SNMP Sensors
Here are some common SNMP sensors you can use in PRTG:
- CPU Usage: Monitor the CPU usage of a device.
- Memory Usage: Monitor the memory usage of a device.
- Disk Usage: Monitor the disk usage of a device.
- Network Usage: Monitor the network usage of a device.
Example
Here's an example of a PRTG SNMP sensor monitoring CPU usage:
### CPU Usage
Additional Resources
For more information on PRTG Sensors SNMP, please visit our PRTG Sensors SNMP documentation.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our support team.