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Michael Becker

Michael Becker is part of the marketing team at Paessler GmbH. With 18 years of experience as an IT administrator across various companies, he has delivered numerous IT projects and knows what it takes to keep systems running day to day. His expertise is backed by industry‑recognized certifications.

At Paessler, Michael creates technical blog posts and how‑to guides for network administrators and IT teams. His content focuses on practical implementation of PRTG and infrastructure topics, helping readers apply solutions in real‑world environments.

Before joining Paessler in 2019, Michael was a long‑time user of PRTG. This first‑hand experience now informs his writing, making technical topics clear, practical, and grounded in real use. After years in IT operations, he moved into marketing, where he shares his knowledge with colleagues and helps bridge the gap between engineering and communication.
Areas of Expertise:

Network monitoring and infrastructure

IT operations and device management

Microsoft technologies and systems administration

Technical writing for IT professionals

Knowledge sharing and enablement within marketing teams

star ring mesh or bus understanding network topology types that actually work

Star, Ring, Mesh, or Bus? Understanding Network Topology Types That Actually Work

By Michael Becker
Jan 30, 2026 • 10 minute read

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Why SD-WAN Monitoring Matters - Optimize Latency, Jitter, and Packet Loss in Real-Time

By Michael Becker
Jan 23, 2026 • 10 minute read

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IPv6 Monitoring: Why IT Admins Can't Ignore This Transition

By Michael Becker
Jan 21, 2026 • 7 minute read

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Real-Time Monitoring for IoT Edge Devices: Troubleshooting, Metrics, and Best Practices

By Michael Becker
Jan 19, 2026 • 10 minute read

why network change management matters and how automation saves your it team from costly outages

Why Network Change Management Matters – And How Automation Saves Your IT Team From Costly Outages

By Michael Becker
Dec 22, 2025 • 8 minute read

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What Does a Network Administrator Do? Roles, Skills & Career Path

By Michael Becker
Dec 15, 2025 • 9 minute read

prtg 25.4.114 is now available in the stable release channel

PRTG 25.4.114 is now available in the stable release channel

By Michael Becker
Dec 11, 2025 • 3 minute read

it monitoring trends 2026 from multi cloud chaos to unified visibility

IT Monitoring Trends 2026: From Multi-Cloud Chaos to Unified Visibility

By Michael Becker
Dec 9, 2025 • 15 minute read

proactive it support how real time monitoring reduces downtime and drives business growth

Proactive IT Support: How Real-Time Monitoring Reduces Downtime and Drives Business Growth

By Michael Becker
Dec 8, 2025 • 8 minute read

how to look at network traffic essential tools and methods for real time analysis

How to Look at Network Traffic: Essential Tools and Methods for Real-Time Analysis

By Michael Becker
Dec 1, 2025 • 13 minute read

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Observability vs Monitoring: Key Differences Every IT Team Should Know

By Michael Becker
Nov 25, 2025 • 12 minute read

catch up on our 2025 monitoring matters webinar series from network to storage

Monitoring Matters Webinar Series Recap: From Network to Storage

By Michael Becker
Nov 24, 2025 • 12 minute read

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Enable SNMPv3 on Windows and Linux: Complete Configuration Guide

By Michael Becker
Nov 17, 2025 • 15 minute read

sql server performance monitoring essential tools and best practices for database optimization

SQL Server Performance Monitoring: Essential Tools and Best Practices for Database Optimization

By Michael Becker
Nov 10, 2025 • 13 minute read

prtg 25.4.112 is now available in the stable release channel

PRTG 25.4.112 is now available in the stable release channel

By Michael Becker
Nov 6, 2025 • 5 minute read

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Cloud Database Management: How Modern Businesses Optimize Performance, Scalability, and Cost-Effectiveness

By Michael Becker
Nov 3, 2025 • 12 minute read

master mib browser usage from import to network monitoring success

Master MIB Browser Usage: From Import to Network Monitoring Success

By Michael Becker
Oct 27, 2025 • 12 minute read

network mapping the key to transparent network monitoring and efficient it management

Network Mapping: The Key to Transparent Network Monitoring and Efficient IT Management

By Michael Becker
Oct 20, 2025 • 11 minute read

mobile network performance monitoring essential strategies for optimal connectivity

Mobile Network Performance Monitoring: Essential Strategies for Optimal Connectivity

By Michael Becker
Oct 13, 2025 • 9 minute read

how to create multi core dashboards with prtg data exporter and grafana

Multi-Core Dashboards for visualization across multiple PRTG servers

By Michael Becker
Oct 1, 2025 • 7 minute read

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