PRTG (Packet Technology Group) and Zabbix are both powerful network monitoring tools. Integrating them allows you to combine PRTG's real-time sensor data with Zabbix's comprehensive alerting and reporting capabilities. Below is a step-by-step guide:

1. Prerequisites 📋

  • Ensure both PRTG and Zabbix are installed and running
  • Verify network connectivity between servers
  • Obtain API credentials from Zabbix (e.g., zabbix_user with API_ACCESS rights)

2. Configuration Steps 🔧

  • Step 1: In PRTG, add a Zabbix API Sensor to your network device
    PRTG-Zabbix Integration Setup
  • Step 2: Configure the sensor with Zabbix server details (IP/hostname, port, username, password)
  • Step 3: Create custom Zabbix triggers based on PRTG sensor values
    Zabbix Trigger Configuration

3. Benefits 📈

  • Real-time data correlation between tools
  • Enhanced alerting with Zabbix's advanced rules
  • Centralized monitoring dashboard

For deeper insights, check our Zabbix Monitoring Guide or PRTG Documentation.
🛠️ Always test configurations in a staging environment before production deployment!