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How can i configure Microsoft Defender sensor for Azure VMs
I am trying to add the sensor for Microsoft Defender for our Azure virtual machines. Can you share the step by step process ho ca we configure it Thank you Article Comments Hello Mohammad, Thanks for contacting us. Based on my research I...
Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Where can I find the JSON schema against which a sensor validates my output?
This article applies as of PRTG 24 JSON schema This is the JSON schema that the Script v2 sensor verifies the script or native executable output against: For more information about JSON schema, see http://json-schema.org/. For a list of...
Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Multi-Platform Probe Release Notes
Important notice: We strongly recommend to only use the multi-platform probe with as of PRTG 24.1.93 Preview and later versions. Multi-platform probe release notes For more information about the multi-platform probe, see the Multi-Platform P...
Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
Planning large installations of PRTG Network Monitor
This article applies as of PRTG 22 What do I have to take into account when planning a large installation of PRTG? Planning large installations of PRTG The maximum number of sensors that you can monitor with one installation of PRTG mainl...
Mon, 21 Jul, 2025 at 9:50 AM
What security features does PRTG include?
I would like to know more about the high security standards of PRTG. Is there a list of PRTG security features? This article applies as of PRTG 25 PRTG Network Monitor security features We at Paessler take the responsibility for your netwo...
Mon, 21 Jul, 2025 at 8:35 AM
How can I use SMTP without Microsoft Exchange Online basic authentication?
This article applies as of PRTG 25 SMTP Notification Relays with Azure Communication Services  Microsoft is retiring Basic Authentication for Client Submission, or SMTP AUTH, for Exchange Online as means to increase security.  This change affe...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Can I use Microsoft Office 365 as SMTP relay server for PRTG email delivery?
This article applies as of PRTG 25 Use Microsoft Office 365 for PRTG SMTP Delivery You can send out email notifications from PRTG with Office 365 as SMTP relay server if you do not want to use the built-in SMTP relay server for direct email del...
Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Step-by-step installation guide for the multi-platform probe
The multi-platform probe is now stable! As such, we released 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 PRTG 24 and multi-plat...
Wed, 16 Jul, 2025 at 2:01 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
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