We have benefited from the simplicity and on-premises deployment capabilities of our monitoring solution
I use PRTG Network Monitor for triggering SQL Server queries. Its simplicity and on-premises deployment suit my air-gapped environment. However, the user interface is outdated and cluttered. I've also switched to DataDog and AWS for other services.
What is our primary use case?
Currently, I only use
PRTG Network Monitor for triggering the
SQL Server. I query the
SQL Server for some data and then generate the output. So, that's the process that I am using now with
PRTG Network Monitor.
What is most valuable?
The simplicity is what I appreciate about PRTG Network Monitor. Additionally, it is advantageous because it can be deployed on-premises. This is a crucial factor for me as I operate in an air-gapped environment with no internet allowed. PRTG Network Monitor is the only solution I use here. I also use the alert features, especially the user-friendly mobile app feature.
What needs improvement?
The user interface could be more modern as it is quite dated. PRTG Network Monitor can sometimes be too detailed and cluttered at the beginning, making it heavy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using PRTG Network Monitor since 2016 or 2017. It has been quite a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability as nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I haven't gone beyond monitoring thousands of devices, so I don't have experience with large scalability, but for less than one hundred devices, it is stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have switched from PRTG Network Monitor to DataDog. I am also using
AWS managed services for hosting.
How was the initial setup?
The setup process is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is in the middle. It's not too high, nor too low, but it's reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate PRTG Network Monitor as eight out of ten. AI features were mentioned, but I haven't updated PRTG Network Monitor for quite some time, so I am unsure about these new features.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.