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Virtual Data Center Monitoring with PRTG

Maximize business continuity by quickly identifying and resolving network issues

  • Boost data center performance with detailed metrics and historical data analysis
  • Strengthen security and connectivity by monitoring routers, firewalls, and network devices
  • Improve IT infrastructure management by automating monitoring tasks and reducing manual effort
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PRTG virtual data center monitoring: What you will find on this page

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  • Achieve seamless data center management with PRTG
  • What virtual data center monitoring looks like in PRTG
  • 4 reasons why PRTG is the virtual data center monitoring tool of your choice
  • Explore our preconfigures PRTG sensors for monitoring your virtual data center
  • Virtual Data Center Monitoring: FAQ

PRTG makes virtual data center monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent potential issues.

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Achieve seamless data center management with PRTG

What if your virtual datacenter ran flawlessly, with every network device and virtual machine performing at peak efficiency? Paessler PRTG gives you the power to monitor your entire IT infrastructure in real time, allowing you to quickly identify and resolve problems before they impact your operations. Improve connectivity, optimize resource allocation, and ensure business continuity with comprehensive data visualization and customizable alerts. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your virtual data center is secure, reliable, scalable, and ready to meet any challenge.

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Downtime reduction

Prevent costly downtime by quickly identifying and resolving network issues. Use real-time insights to detect and resolve anomalies before they escalate. Ensure continuous operations with proactive monitoring and alerting.

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Resource optimization

Optimize resource allocation to improve performance and efficiency across your virtual datacenter. Monitor usage patterns to identify over- and under-utilized resources. Implement capacity planning strategies to meet evolving needs.

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Scalability

Scale to growth by ensuring that your data center infrastructure remains scalable. Seamlessly integrate new technologies without disrupting existing operations. Support expansion with flexible solutions that scale as demand increases.

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Performance metrics

Track and analyze performance metrics to maintain optimal data center operations. Use detailed reports to understand trends and make informed decisions. Improve visibility and accountability with comprehensive data insights.

What virtual data center monitoring looks like in PRTG

Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking virtual machine health. Show connectivity status 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 data center operations.

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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 your virtual data center with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.

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IT experts agree: Paessler PRTG is a great solution for IT infrastructure monitoring

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“All-around winning
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“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”

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“PRTG Network Monitor 
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4 reasons why PRTG is the virtual data center monitoring tool of your choice

In virtual data center environments, unexpected downtime, inefficient resource allocation, and security vulnerabilities can disrupt operations and impact business continuity. You need a reliable monitoring solution that not only identifies these problems but also helps to prevent them. PRTG provides the tools and support you need to keep your data center running smoothly and securely.

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Subscription flexibility

Choose a subscription model that fits your business needs, with options for scalability and growth. Customize your plan as your data center evolves to ensure it meets your changing needs. Experience hassle-free upgrades and renewals to keep your monitoring solution up to date.

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Responsive support

Access expert support when you face challenges or have questions about your monitoring setup. Get timely assistance that helps you resolve issues quickly, minimizing downtime. Rely on a dedicated team that understands your unique needs and delivers personalized solutions.

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Customizable alerts

Set alerts tailored to your specific virtual datacenter needs to prevent potential problems. Receive notifications of critical events so you can take immediate action. Keep operations running smoothly with alerts that adapt to your evolving infrastructure.

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Comprehensive integration

Integrate PRTG seamlessly with your existing systems and applications, including Azure and VMware. Monitor multiple environments with a single tool, simplifying management. Improve connectivity and interoperability across your IT infrastructure.

Explore our preconfigured PRTG sensors for monitoring your virtual data center

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!

VMware Virtual Machine (SOAP)

The VMware Virtual Machine (SOAP) sensor monitors a virtual machine (VM) on a VMware host server using the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). It can show the following and more:

CPU readiness and usage

  • Datastore total read and write latency
  • Disk usage and read and write speed
  • Active and consumed memory
  • Received and transmitted bytes
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VMware Virtual Machine (SOAP)

Hyper-V Virtual Machine

The Hyper-V Virtual Machine sensor monitors a virtual machine that runs on a Microsoft Hyper-V host server via WMI or Windows performance counters. It can show the following:

  • CPU usage of the hypervisor, the guests, and in total
  • Disk read and write speed of the IDE
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Hyper-V Virtual Machine

Citrix XenServer Virtual Machine

The Citrix XenServer Virtual Machine sensor monitors a virtual machine (VM) on a XenServer via HTTP. It can show the following:

  • CPU usage
  • Available and used memory
  • Balloon driver target size
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Citrix XenServer Virtual Machine

VMware Host Hardware Status (SOAP)

The VMware Host Hardware Status (SOAP) sensor monitors the hardware status of a VMware host server using the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). It gives you a general status overview of the host. It can show the following:

  • Downtime
  • Total number of items in the alert, warning, normal, and unknown status as the vSphere client reports
VMware Host Hardware Status (SOAP)
VMware Host Hardware Status (SOAP)

Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

The Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine sensor monitors the status of a virtual machine (VM) in a Microsoft Azure subscription. It can show the following:

  • Average CPU load
  • Number of consumed CPU credits
  • Number of remaining CPU credits
  • VM status
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Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

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 virtual data center monitoring as easy as it gets

Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent outages.

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“With PRTG, you get a centralized, intuitive, all-in-one tool that monitors the entire infrastructure. In the event of an error, the software immediately informs you by email. If you don’t hear from PRTG, you can sit back and relax, knowing everything is in order. Shortly after implementing PRTG, we were able to identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks in our VMware environment and load problems in our network.”

Steffen Ille, Head of Infrastructure, Service Center for Computer Systems and Communication
Bauhaus University Weimar

“The demands on our entire IT infrastructure have grown steadily in recent years. An important step towards the optimization of this environment involved the virtualization of our digital landscape. In order to maintain the required transparency and the uninterrupted performance of all our systems, we needed a powerful network monitoring tool. For us, the most important selection criteria were price-performance ratio and ease of use. PRTG met all our expectations and has proven to be an indispensable part of our network management.”

Daniel Baumgartner, Network Administrator
Volkswind

Your virtual data center monitor 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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We are a VMware Technology Alliance Partner

Paessler achieved VMware's highest level of endorsement due to our technological excellence, leading market position, and superior compatibility with VMware products.

What does this mean for you?

  • Easy integration of VMware components with PRTG
  • State-of-the-art features for monitoring your virtual environment
  • Expert technical support around your VMware monitoring setup

Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s IT partners

Partnering with innovative IT vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
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NetBrain

Integrating monitoring results from PRTG into NetBrain maps makes the foundation for network automation.

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baramundi and PRTG create a secure, reliable and powerful IT infrastructure where you have everything under control - from the traffic in your firewall to the configuration of your clients.

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ScriptRunner

With ScriptRunner Paessler integrates a powerful event automation platform into PRTG Network Monitor.

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Find the root cause of the problem with our PRTG virtual data center monitoring solution

Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.

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Virtual Data Center Monitoring: FAQ

 

What is a virtual data center monitoring tool?

A virtual data center monitoring tool is software designed to oversee and manage the performance and health of virtual servers and network infrastructure within a data center. 

It offers real-time data insights, enabling IT teams to track network connectivity, bandwidth usage, and environmental conditions. This tool is essential for maintaining uptime and optimizing network performance, ensuring smooth IT operations.

How does PRTG enhance network monitoring in virtual data centers?

PRTG enhances network monitoring by providing a single pane view of your entire network infrastructure. You can monitor VMs, virtual servers, and other network devices with real-time data, allowing for swift identification of issues. PRTG's automation capabilities streamline IT management tasks, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving overall efficiency.

Can PRTG integrate with other apps and providers?

Yes, PRTG can seamlessly integrate with various apps and providers, including cloud services and virtualization platforms. Its API allows for customization and integration with existing IT systems, enhancing data center monitoring software capabilities. This flexibility supports colocation and hybrid environments, making PRTG a versatile monitoring system for diverse IT operations.

How does PRTG help with asset management in a virtual datacenter?

PRTG supports asset management by continuously profiling and monitoring network devices and virtual servers. You can set thresholds to receive alerts on changes or potential problems, ensuring proactive management of your assets. This approach helps to optimize resource allocation and maintain network performance, contributing to effective IT management.

How does PRTG support remote monitoring?

PRTG supports remote monitoring, allowing IT teams to monitor network infrastructure from any location. This feature is critical for maintaining network connectivity and performance in distributed environments. Remote monitoring ensures that IT operations remain uninterrupted, even when managing virtual data centers in different geographical locations.

How does PRTG improve uptime in virtual datacenters?

PRTG improves uptime by providing real-time data analysis and automated alerts for potential problems. By monitoring thresholds and network performance, PRTG helps prevent outages and maintain continuous operations. This proactive approach ensures that your virtual datacenter remains reliable and efficient, supporting business continuity and optimal IT management.

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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