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PRTG Database Observer: database monitoring tool for extended database support  

Monitor the health & performance of all types of databases using predefined SQL queries

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PRTG Database Observer at a glance 

  • Benefit from monitoring popular relational databases that go beyond the standard database sensors of PRTG
  • Choose from supported databases such as MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, SAP HANA, SAP MaxDB, and more
  • Gain detailed insights into the health, availability, and performance of your RDBMS
  • Use predefined SQL queries from database experts to set up your custom PRTG sensors
  • Manage and test database queries in a dedicated Windows application & share them with your team

PRTG Database Observer extends the functionality of Paessler PRTG

PRTG Database Observer can only be used with an active PRTG Network Monitor or PRTG Enterprise Monitor subscription or a perpetual PRTG Network Monitor license with active maintenance.

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Relational database

Monitor databases beyond the standard PRTG set

 

  • Access data in database systems like SAP HANA, SAP MaxDB, IBM DB2, or IBM Informix
  • Use a dedicated Windows application to manage and test your SQL queries
  • Have complete freedom in querying your databases – for extended database monitoring
Share monitoring queries

Easily create & manage your database monitoring queries

 

  • Choose from existing database monitoring queries or build your own queries
  • Benefit from predefined SQL queries by experienced database administrators
  • Share custom database monitoring queries with your team
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Enjoy database monitoring tailored to your needs

 

  • Create custom SQL queries and copy the created parameters to PRTG
  • Get preview results for your database monitoring queries
  • Benefit from dynamic channel creation and query parametrization
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Centrally view business-critical database metrics

 

  • Observe database availability, performance, and other important data
  • Constantly check multiple metrics that may contribute to application performance issues
  • Reveal performance bottlenecks deep inside your database servers 

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User interface of PRTG Database Observer

Easy-to-understand user interface of PRTG Database Observer

Preconfigured SQL queries

Preconfigured SQL queries for quick & easy database monitoring setup

Setting up a custom PRTG sensor

Setting up a custom PRTG sensor using predefined queries

Benefit from advanced database monitoring and SQL query management with Paessler PRTG monitoring software & PRTG Database Observer

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Get the free trial within 24 hours (on business days) after your request. Includes unlimited use of PRTG Database Observer for 30 days. Ends automatically after 30 days. You can upgrade to a paid subscription anytime.

Annual subscription that scales with your Paessler PRTG license

An active PRTG Network Monitor or PRTG Enterprise Monitor subscription or a perpetual PRTG Network Monitor license with active maintenance is mandatory for each PRTG Database Observer subscription. Subscriptions are based on the number of PRTG sensors.

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PRTG Database Observer: FAQ

What is Paessler PRTG Database Observer?

Paessler PRTG Database Observer (formerly PRTG DB Plugin by Corp-IT) is a separately licensed product extension of the monitoring software Paessler PRTG. It extends the native database monitoring functionality of PRTG by also supporting SAP and IBM databases, for example. Predefined SQL queries that you can use for setting up custom PRTG sensors help you get deep insights into the health and performance of your database servers. You can only use the extension together with an active PRTG Network Monitor or PRTG Enterprise Monitor subscription or a perpetual PRTG Network Monitor license with active maintenance.

Is PRTG Database Observer free?

Paessler PRTG Database Observer offers a free 30-day trial that includes all features of the product extension. If your trial period expires, you need to purchase a subscription of PRTG Database Observer. You can upgrade to a paid subscription anytime.

What are the advantages of PRTG Database Observer?

Paessler PRTG Database Observer has several benefits:

  • Access data from various database systems like SAP HANA, SAP MaxDB, IBM DB2, IBM Informix, and more, and extend monitoring capabilities beyond the standard PRTG set
  • Use a dedicated Windows application to easily create, manage, and test SQL queries, which gives you complete freedom in querying your database for monitoring metrics
  • Tailor your database monitoring with custom SQL queries, preview results directly in the application, and benefit from dynamic channel creation and parameterization
  • Leverage predefined SQL queries by experienced administrators and share custom queries within your team for efficient collaboration
  • View critical database metrics including availability, performance, and other important data for easier root cause analysis
What can you use PRTG Database Observer for?

You can use Paessler PRTG Database Observer to monitor databases beyond the standard set of PRTG, for example, SAP HANA, SAP MaxDB, or IBM DB2. You can choose from preconfigured SQL queries or create and test your own SQL queries for granular database monitoring tailored to your needs.

What is an extension of Paessler PRTG?

A product extension of Paessler PRTG is separately licensed software that extends the feature set of the Paessler PRTG monitoring tools. To purchase and use a product extension, you need to own an active PRTG Network Monitor or PRTG Enterprise Monitor subscription or a perpetual PRTG Network Monitor license with active maintenance. 

What is a sensor in PRTG?

In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. 

On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.

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