Michael Becker

PRTG 26.1.118 is now available in the stable release channel

PRTG 26.1.118 introduces the first Beta of a PostgreSQL-based database layer, specifically designed to boost performance and efficiency in large-scale installations. The update als…

OT Network Monitoring Made Easy: SCADA, Modbus, OPC UA, and IIoT with PRTG

This article highlights the growing need for comprehensive monitoring of Operational Technology (OT) environments due to increased connectivity and cybersecurity threats. Tradition…

MSP Monitoring Strategies: How Managed Service Providers Optimize IT Infrastructure and Client Networks

This article emphasizes that proactive IT monitoring is crucial for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to meet client expectations and maintain strong relationships. A scalable, mult…

Mastering Cloud Monitoring - Essential Tools and Strategies for IT Teams

This article emphasizes the critical need for robust cloud monitoring in today’s complex, multi-cloud IT environments. Without it, teams are essentially “guessing” and risking cost…

Unicast vs Multicast Explained: Bandwidth, Scalability, and What IT Admins Need to Know

This article explains the difference between unicast and multicast data transmission. Unicast delivers data one-to-one, relying on TCP for reliability but becoming inefficient when…

Network Baselining: Why Your IT Infrastructure Needs a Performance Benchmark

This article highlights the critical importance of network baselining – establishing a “normal” performance benchmark for your IT infrastructure. Without a baseline, IT teams react…

What Is AIOps - And Why Your IT Team Probably Needs It

AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) uses big data, machine learning, and analytics to streamline IT operations by automatically detecting anomalies, correlating event…

Broadcast Storm: Causes, Prevention, and How to Protect Your Network

This article explains broadcast storms – sudden, overwhelming floods of network traffic caused by looping broadcasts – and how they can cripple a network. These storms typically re…

IT Asset Lifecycle Management: How to Optimize Costs, Automate Workflows, and Reduce Security Risks

This article emphasizes the importance of IT Asset Lifecycle Management (ITLCM) for optimizing costs, boosting security, and streamlining IT operations. It details the five key sta…

SLA vs. SLO - What's the Difference Between a Service Level Agreement and a Service Level Objective?

This article explains the difference between Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Service Level Objectives (SLOs). SLAs are legally binding contracts with customers defining service…

Distributed Monitoring: How to Keep Control When Your Infrastructure is Everywhere

This article highlights the limitations of traditional, centralized monitoring in today’s increasingly distributed IT environments – spanning cloud, remote offices, and IoT devices…

ITIL Incident Management: Process, Best Practices & Tools for IT Teams

This article highlights the importance of ITIL Incident Management as a structured approach to minimizing downtime and improving IT service delivery. It emphasizes that effective i…