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I want to use the Script v2 sensor example scripts. What do I need to know?
You can find a list of all available example scripts in the PRTG Manual: Additional Sensor Types (Custom Sensors). This article applies as of PRTG 24 Script v2 sensor example scripts As of PRTG 23.x.82, users can add the Script v2 sen...
Wed, 3 Jun, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Why can automatic auto-discoveries evoke performance issues?
For the most up-to-date information, see the PRTG Manual: Auto-Discovery. This article applies as of PRTG 22 Why can there be performance issues on the PRTG core server or the network when I configure PRTG to perform frequent auto-discover...
Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 1:29 PM
How do I create Integrations in ITOps Board for my PRTG servers?
In place of ITOps Board, we recommend that you use the following Paessler PRTG extensions for customized service level overview, process level overviews, and central alerting: PRTG MultiBoard PRTG SLA Reporter  PRTG Data Exporter Thi...
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 8:44 AM
How can I monitor Android devices? Is there a mobile probe?
Mini probes are deprecated as the OpenSSL version required to run them is out of support. You can no longer install new mini probes. Many settings mentioned in this article are no longer available. If you need to change the settings of an existin...
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 8:44 AM
I run PRTG on VMware. How can I obtain best performance?
For up-to-date rules and guidelines for running large installations of PRTG on VMware, see our Best Practice Guide: Running large installations of PRTG in a virtual environment. This article applies as of PRTG 19 Checklist for Running PRTG on...
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 8:44 AM
How can I monitor Java applications via JMX with a PRTG Mini Probe?
Mini probes are deprecated as the OpenSSL version required to run them is out of support. You can no longer install new mini probes. This article applies to PRTG Network Monitor 14.x.10 or later JMX Monitoring with the PRTG Mini Probe Usuall...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 1:36 PM
What's the clustering feature in PRTG?
For the most up-to-date information, see the PRTG Manual: Cluster. This article applies as of PRTG 25 I would like to know more about the clustering feature of PRTG. Can you give me an introduction and some basic information about clusteri...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 11:56 AM
How do I update from older versions of PRTG?
You can find the most up-to-date information on how to update from an older version of PRTG in the PRTG Manual: Update from Previous Versions. This article applies as of PRTG 23 I want to update PRTG from an older version such as 16.1.21 o...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 11:47 AM
For which sensor types do you recommend at least Windows Server 2012 R2 and why?
Important Information: This article is deprecated and is no longer updated. As of October 2023, PRTG no longer supports Windows Server 2012 R2. We recommend you use the most recent version of Windows Server. This article applies as of PRTG 2...
Tue, 10 Jun, 2025 at 11:10 AM
How and where does PRTG store its data?
For up-to-date information, see the PRTG Manual: Data Storage and the respective section in the PRTG MultiBoard & PRTG app for desktop Manual. How PRTG Network Monitor stores its data PRTG Network Monitor writes data to several locations: ...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 11:17 AM
What SNMP sensors does PRTG offer?
For up-to-date information, see the PRTG Manual: Available Sensor Types. This article applies as of PRTG 22 SNMP sensors in PRTG PRTG offers many built-in sensors to meet your monitoring needs. The following is an overview of the types of...
Fri, 4 Jul, 2025 at 9:14 AM
How can I disable SSL for Mini Probes?
Mini probes are deprecated as the OpenSSL version required to run them is out of support. You can no longer install new mini probes. Mini probe connections without SSL Mini probes require HTTPS connectivity to send monitoring data to your P...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Where can I find PRTG mini probes which are ready to use?
Mini probes are deprecated as the OpenSSL version required to run them is out of support. You can no longer install new mini probes. This article applies as of PRTG 22 Understanding the mini probe interface, detailing agentless and agent-ba...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 10:15 AM
How can I monitor Linux systems with a PRTG Mini Probe?
Mini probes are deprecated as the OpenSSL version required to run them is out of support. You can no longer install new mini probes. If you would like to monitor a Linux system, we recommend to take a closer look at our Multi-Platform Probe!...
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Step-by-step installation guide for the multi-platform probe
This article is no longer maintained. For the most up-to-date information, see the Multi-Platform Probe for PRTG manual. For the multi-platform probe release notes, see the Knowledge Base: Multi-Platform Probe Release Notes. Applies as of PR...
Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 10:09 AM
How can I integrate Google Analytics into PRTG?
Google Universal Analytics has been discontinued. This article applies as of PRTG 22 I would like to track the usage of the web pages in my PRTG installation with Google Analytics. Is it possible to use Google Universal Analytics with PRTG...
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 10:35 AM
After updating to PRTG 20.1.55, my Python Script Advanced sensors are down
The Python Script Advanced sensor type is discontinued and no longer works as of PRTG 25.x.110. Use the Script v2 sensor instead. For more resources on how to use the Script v2, see the Knowledge Base:  Why should I use the Script v2 sensor? ...
Wed, 27 Aug, 2025 at 11:33 AM
ITOps Board - Adding Users/Groups to Roles from Trusted Domains
In place of ITOps Board, we recommend that you use the following Paessler PRTG extensions for customized service level overview, process level overviews, and central alerting: PRTG MultiBoard PRTG SLA Reporter PRTG Data Exporter Hi...
Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How to add a user account to your PRTG installation for the connection to ITOps Board?
In place of ITOps Board, we recommend that you use the following Paessler PRTG extensions for customized service level overview, process level overviews, and central alerting: PRTG MultiBoard PRTG SLA Reporter PRTG Data Exporter This...
Tue, 15 Jul, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Can PRTG Monitor the License Expiration of ITOps Board?
In place of ITOps Board, we recommend that you use the following Paessler PRTG extensions for customized service level overview, process level overviews, and central alerting: PRTG MultiBoard PRTG SLA Reporter  PRTG Data Exporter T...
Tue, 15 Jul, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I have an issue with ITOps Board. What can I do?
In place of ITOps Board, we recommend that you use the following Paessler PRTG extensions for customized service level overview, process level overviews, and central alerting: PRTG MultiBoard PRTG SLA Reporter  PRTG Data Exporter Thi...
Tue, 15 Jul, 2025 at 1:08 PM