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IIS Log Analyzer with PRTG

Achieve complete visibility into IIS log data

  • Automate custom alerts for faster troubleshooting
  • Visualize log data for deeper insights
  • Integrate seamlessly with your entire IT infrastructure
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PRTG IIS log analyzer: What you will find on this page

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  • Optimize IIS log analysis with PRTG
  • What IIS log monitoring looks like in PRTG
  • 3 reasons why PRTG is the IIS log analyzer tool of your choice
  • Preconfigured PRTG sensors for IIS log analyzing
  • IIS Log Analyzer: FAQ

PRTG makes IIS log analyzing and monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent downtime, unauthorized access, and traffic anomalies.

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Optimize IIS log analysis with PRTG

Gain complete visibility into your IIS log files to help diagnose server issues, prevent security threats, and improve performance. PRTG transforms log data into actionable insights, enabling you to respond quickly and efficiently to keep your web servers running smoothly and securely.

Reports

Generate detailed reports

PRTG automates the creation of reports, giving you insight into key metrics such as status codes, IP addresses and traffic patterns. These reports help you monitor server performance and ensure compliance with internal or external standards.

Notifications

Receive instant notifications

Custom alerts notify you immediately when critical thresholds are exceeded, such as unauthorized access attempts or high error rates. This real-time feedback allows you to respond quickly to potential issues, significantly reducing downtime.

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Centralize log management

Consolidate IIS log monitoring with data from other systems such as Apache and NGINX into one intuitive dashboard, simplifying the log management process. This integration makes it easier for IT teams to troubleshoot and analyze performance across multiple platforms.

Key metrics

Visualize key metrics

Transforming raw IIS log data into visually appealing graphs and dashboards allows you to identify trends and quickly locate bottlenecks. This clarity provides a comprehensive view of server health, enabling proactive problem resolution.

What IIS log monitoring looks like in PRTG

Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking IIS log data. Show status codes, IP addresses 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 web server performance and security threats.

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Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup

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Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure

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Live traffic data graph in PRTG

Start monitoring and analyzing IIS logs with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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3 reasons why PRTG is the IIS log analyzer tool of your choice

PRTG is more than just a monitoring tool; it is designed to fit seamlessly into your workflow. With flexible licensing, responsive support and a proven track record of reliability, our monitoring solution ensures you get the most out of your storage infrastructure without unnecessary complexity.

Setup

Simplify setup and configuration

PRTG makes it easy to get started. With minimal configuration required, you can start monitoring your IIS logs right away. The intuitive interface allows you to set up custom dashboards, alerts and reports without requiring extensive technical knowledge.

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Benefit from flexible subscription options

PRTG offers a simple and flexible subscription model that fits companies of all sizes. Whether you're a small IT team or managing a large infrastructure, PRTG offers scalable licensing options that allow you to expand monitoring as your network grows.

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Rely on exceptional customer support

When you choose PRTG, you get more than just a tool - you get a dedicated team ready to help whenever you need it. Our support team provides fast, expert assistance, whether you have technical questions or need guidance for your specific environment.

Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for IIS log analyzing

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!

PerfCounter IIS Application Pool

The PerfCounter IIS Application Pool sensor monitors a Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) application pool via Windows performance counters. It can show the following:

  • Overall application pool status
  • Number of failures in worker processes
  • Number of failures in worker process pings, startups, and shutdowns
  • Number of worker processes
PerfCounter IIS Application Poo
PerfCounter IIS Application Poo

Windows IIS Application

The Windows IIS Application sensor monitors a Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) server via Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). It can also monitor applications that use IIS, such as Microsoft SharePoint or Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS). It can show the following and more:

  • Number of anonymous and known users
  • Number of bytes and files sent and received
  • Number of CGI, GET, and POST requests
  • Web service status
  • Uptime
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Windows IIS Applicatio

Syslog Receiver

The Syslog Receiver sensor receives and analyzes Syslog messages. It can show the following:

  • Number of dropped packets on the syslog port
  • Number of messages categorized as "error" and “warning”
  • Number of received Syslog messages
Syslog Receiver
Syslog Receiver

WMI Event Log

The WMI Event Log sensor monitors a Windows log file. It can show the following:

  • Downtime
  • Number of new records
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WMI Event Log

See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.

PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems

PRTG makes IIS log monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent downtime, unauthorized access, and traffic anomalies.

Free download
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“Since using PRTG, we have matured how we report out overall application uptime, maintenance, and mean time between failure for all critical applications to our board of directors. PRTG allows us to not just look at a single event, but to leverage historical data to prevent future failures and to measure how we are making improve­ments over time.”

Bill Sorrells, CTO
Dayton Children's Hospital

“We have found these sophisticated levels of monitoring to be highly effective, improving the end user’s experience of the systems and applications in use, giving us the opportunity to provide a proactive resolution rather than having the end user raise issues.”

Saif Akil, Head of Service Management
Acurus

“Before PRTG, applications and hardware all gave messages, but all separately, so we had to search through hundreds of e-mails to find the problem. It was always only afterwards that we saw that something was going on within the infrastructure. To mitigate the issue, we also considered other software. PRTG stood out because of its user-friendliness, flexibility and minimal consultancy investment.”

Wim Vandenberghe, ICT Manager
Soenen Golfkarton

Your IIS log analyzer at a glance – even on the go

PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.

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As a member of the Cisco Partner Program, Paessler is one of the market leaders that enhances the Cisco technology portfolio with products that are proven to easily integrate with Cisco devices.

What does this mean for you?

  • Easy integration of Cisco hardware and software with PRTG
  • State-of-the-art features for monitoring your Cisco environment
  • Expert technical support around your Cisco monitoring setup

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UVexplorer integrates tightly with PRTG to bring fast and accurate network discovery, detailed device inventory, and automatic network mapping to the PRTG platform.

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IIS Log Analyzer: FAQ

 

What is an IIS log monitoring and analyzing tool?

An IIS log monitoring and analysis tool collects, parses, and analyzes log files generated by IIS Web servers. These tools help IT teams track key metrics such as user activity, status codes, and server performance. With real-time monitoring and data visualization, they enable you to identify problems, optimize server performance, and improve security by reviewing logs for unusual patterns or potential threats.

How does PRTG help with IIS log monitoring?

PRTG simplifies IIS log monitoring by collecting data from your IIS web server logs and transforming it into actionable insights. It allows you to track key metrics such as response times, user agent data, and referer logs to monitor the performance and security of your web applications. Customizable dashboards and alerts make it easy to stay on top of any issues that may arise and ensure that your web server is running smoothly.

Can PRTG handle logs from other web servers like Apache or NGINX?

Yes, PRTG supports logs from different web servers, including Microsoft IIS, Apache, and NGINX. It centralizes log data across different operating systems and servers, providing a unified view of your entire web server environment. By using PRTG as a multi-purpose log analysis tool, you can manage logs from all your web servers and monitor them effectively within a single platform.

Does PRTG support different log formats?

PRTG supports various log formats, including IIS logs, event logs, syslog and more. It can also handle formats such as CSV files, making it compatible with multiple data sources and systems. This flexibility ensures that you can monitor logs from different devices and applications, whether you're using Microsoft IIS, firewalls or other network infrastructure components.

Can PRTG integrate with SQL for log data analysis?

Yes, you can integrate SQL databases to store, retrieve, and analyze large amounts of log data. This integration is especially useful for organizations that want to run custom queries or perform in-depth analysis of their IIS log data. The combination of SQL and monitoring capabilities helps you gain valuable insights from your logs and fine-tune server performance.

How does PRTG handle IIS log authentication and security monitoring?

PRTG provides robust security monitoring by tracking IIS log data related to authentication and access control. It monitors failed login attempts, unauthorized access and potential security threats. By analyzing authentication logs such as user-agent data and referer logs, PRTG helps identify suspicious activity and alerts your team in real-time.

What is a sensor in PRTG?

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.

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Start analyzing and monitoring IIS logs with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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