I would like to know more about how to monitor bandwidth usage in my network as well as Linux and/or macOS monitoring. Where can I find information about these topics?
What options does PRTG provide for network traffic, Linux, and macOS monitoring?
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The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.
This article applies as of PRTG 22
Monitoring bandwidth and systems running Linux/macOS
Take a look at the following articles for information about monitoring network traffic and Linux or macOS systems:
Shows technologies for bandwidth monitoring with PRTG, and their differences.
Shows how to find out which devices use most bandwidth in your network.
Provides more information about traffic monitoring with PRTG.
Shows how to monitor Linux systems with PRTG.
Shows how to monitor macOS systems.
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