Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent authentication issues, permissions errors, and vulnerabilities.
Have you ever wondered how much easier your IT tasks could be with the right tools? Imagine having a solution that not only monitors your Active Directory environment but also simplifies your daily operations. With PRTG, you can get insight into the health of your network, pinpoint problems before they escalate, and ensure optimal performance across your infrastructure. Experience the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your Active Directory is running smoothly, and your network is protected from disruptions.
PRTG offers a wide range of sensors tailored for Active Directory environments, allowing you to track every aspect of your network performance. These sensors provide real-time data to help you identify and resolve problems quickly. With comprehensive monitoring, you can easily maintain a healthy and efficient Active Directory environment.
Set up personalized alerts to notify you and your team of potential problems before they affect your operations. Our alerting system is highly customizable, ensuring that you receive only information relevant to your specific needs. This proactive approach helps you stay ahead of any disruptions and maintain seamless network performance.
Generate detailed reports that provide insight into the performance and health of Active Directory. Reporting tools include customizable templates so you can focus on the data that matters most to your organization. Use these reports to make informed decisions and effectively optimize your IT strategy.
PRTG integrates seamlessly with your existing IT infrastructure, including Windows and Linux systems. This compatibility ensures a smooth transition and uninterrupted monitoring across your network. With easy integration, you can improve your IT operations without the hassle of complex setups.
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking authentication errors, DNS queries, and replication status. Show user account activity and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot domain controller failures.
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Active Directory environments often face challenges such as misconfigurations, authentication failures and replication issues that can disrupt operations and security. PRTG helps you address these issues head-on and ensure a smooth and reliable network experience. PRTG gives you the tools you need to prevent disruptions and maintain optimal performance.
Choose a subscription plan that fits your needs and budget. PRTG offers scalable options that allow you to expand as your network grows. Enjoy the flexibility to easily adjust your plan.
Access expert support whenever you need it. A dedicated team is ready to help you with any challenge. Get fast, reliable service that keeps your business running smoothly.
Set up PRTG quickly and easily without requiring extensive technical knowledge. The user-friendly interface guides you through installation and configuration. Enjoy a seamless experience right from the start.
Access a wealth of resources to enhance your use of PRTG. Discover guides, tutorials and videos that address common questions and challenges. Equip yourself with the knowledge to optimize the monitoring of Active Directory environments.
PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!
The Active Directory Replication Errors sensor checks a Windows domain controller (DC) for replication errors. It can show the following:
The LDAP sensor monitors directory services via the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). It connects to the server by trying a "bind". It can show the following:
The DNS v2 sensor monitors a Domain Name System (DNS) server, resolves domain name records, and compares them to a filter. It can show the following:
The Event Log (Windows API) sensor monitors event log entries via the Windows API. It can show the following:
The EXE/Script Advanced sensor runs an executable file (.exe) or a script (batch file, VBScript, PowerShell) on the probe system. This option is available as part of the PRTG API. It can show the following:
See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent DNS misconfigurations, replication failures, and access control breaches.
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Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
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An Active Directory tester evaluates the performance and security of Active Directory environments. Through testing, it identifies vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential security threats within the directory services. This process helps system administrators ensure the reliability and security of their IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Windows server environments.
PRTG monitors Active Directory environments by providing real-time insight into authentication processes such as Kerberos and NTLM. It tracks key metrics such as IP address usage and domain name status, helping to identify problems with permissions and delegations. This comprehensive monitoring helps you maintain a secure and efficient network.
Active Directory plays a critical role in managing access control and authentication across networks. Monitoring helps detect unauthorized access attempts and vulnerabilities, ensuring the security of organizational units and user accounts. PRTG can prevent cybersecurity breaches and improve the overall security posture of an organization.
While PRTG is primarily a monitoring tool, it complements penetration testing efforts by providing detailed network performance and security data. By identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, PRTG helps penetration testers assess real-world threats and improve the resilience of Active Directory domain services.
PRTG helps with enumeration by tracking user accounts, permissions, and group memberships within Active Directory. This information enables you to manage resources effectively and prevent unauthorized access. Comprehensive reporting tools provide detailed analysis of enumeration activities, aiding proactive network management.
PRTG monitors the performance of DHCP and DNS servers, ensuring reliable IP address allocation and domain name resolution. By providing alerts on potential problems, PRTG helps to maintain smooth network operations and prevent disruptions in Active Directory environments. This monitoring is essential for maintaining the integrity of Windows Active Directory systems.
PRTG supports PowerShell scripts to automate monitoring tasks and gain detailed insight into Active Directory performance. This integration allows system administrators to run custom scripts for specific monitoring needs, increasing the flexibility and efficiency of Active Directory management in virtual machine and Windows server environments.
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins. The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
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