How can I automate the creation of dependencies in PRTG with UVexplorer?
When an upstream device goes down, PRTG can generate duplicate alerts for every device and sensor that becomes unreachable as a result. To limit these alerts, PRTG uses dependencies. Dependencies automatically pause monitoring for downstream objects when an upstream device goes down, which prevents duplicate alerts.
The PRTG dependencies system requires manual assignment of dependencies to your devices. This can be a time-consuming process.
To manually set up dependencies in PRTG, go to Devices | Dependencies.
UVexplorer can automatically assign dependencies to PRTG groups.
In UVexplorer, right-click the map and select Export | Export to PRTG.
Select the PRTG Group Name to apply dependencies to.
Select Create Dependency.
Clear the Create New Group and Add Ping Sensors checkboxes.
Select Export.
UVexplorer automatically creates the dependencies throughout the PRTG group and limits the cascading alerts.
