It would be an advancement to have a sensor notify us in case a server requires reboot after update installation. Today, this task is done by SCOM, but since most of features are supported by PRTG, we wouldn't need SCOM any more.
New sensor to notify if a server requires reboot after update installation
Modified on 2025-06-10 20:34:29 +0200
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Sounds like you want to monitor a registry key: https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/68254-how-can-i-monitor-the-windows-registry-with-prtg
The 3 keys you want to monitor are mentioned here: https://4sysops.com/archives/use-powershell-to-test-if-a-windows-server-is-pending-a-reboot/
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