This article applies to PRTG Network Monitor 12 or later
How can I use my Linux / Unix / MacOS systems in combination with PRTG?
Using Linux/Unix/MacOS with PRTG
There are many different ways how you can use PRTG with your Linux, Unix or MacOS systems.
Monitor Linux / Unix / MacOS Systems
Generally, there are two ways to monitor these systems with PRTG:
- via SNMP
- via SSH or WBEM
On the target systems, you can monitor parameters like memory, CPU, and disks. For detailed information, please see the following articles.
| Target System | Technology | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Linux, Unix | SNMP | How do I monitor system parameters like memory, CPU and disks on Linux systems via SNMP? |
| Linux | SNMP | Monitoring processes in Linux (using SNMP) |
| MacOS | SNMP | How do I activate SNMP on Mac OS in order to monitor it with PRTG? |
| Linux, Unix, MacOS | SSH, WBEM, SNMP | Which Linux or Mac OS distributions are supported by the Linux/Unix sensors (SSH, SNMP, WBEM)? |
| Linux, Unix, MacOS | SSH, WBEM, SNMP | PRTG Manual: List of Linux/Unix/OS X Sensors |
Running PRTG on Linux
Currently it is not possible to install PRTG on Linux/Unix systems. In order to run a PRTG core server or a remote probe you need a Windows machine.
However, you can run custom shell scripts on your Linux/Unix system using the SSH Script sensors. They run directly on the target system and can collect and return monitoring data.
Another option is to use the Multi Platfrom Probe for Linux monitoring.
See Also
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The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.
