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title: Paessler Blog - All about IT, Monitoring, and PRTG | Michael Becker (2)
description: "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.
\nAt 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.
\nBefore 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.
\nAreas of Expertise: \n \n - Network monitoring and infrastructure
\n - IT operations and device management
\n - Microsoft technologies and systems administration
\n - Technical writing for IT professionals
\n - Knowledge sharing and enablement within marketing teams
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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
[](https://blog.paessler.com/prtg-26.1.118-is-now-available-in-the-stable-release-channel)
## [Prtg 26.1.118 is Now Available in the Stable Release Channel](https://blog.paessler.com/prtg-26.1.118-is-now-available-in-the-stable-release-channel)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Apr 10, 2026 • 8 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/ot-network-monitoring-made-easy-scada-modbus-opc-ua-and-iiot-with-prtg)
## [OT Network Monitoring Made Easy: SCADA, Modbus, OPC UA, and IIoT with PRTG](https://blog.paessler.com/ot-network-monitoring-made-easy-scada-modbus-opc-ua-and-iiot-with-prtg)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Apr 8, 2026 • 10 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/msp-monitoring-strategies-how-managed-service-providers-optimize-it-infrastructure-and-client-networks-1)
## [MSP Monitoring Strategies: How Managed Service Providers Optimize IT Infrastructure and Client Networks](https://blog.paessler.com/msp-monitoring-strategies-how-managed-service-providers-optimize-it-infrastructure-and-client-networks-1)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Apr 1, 2026 • 8 minute read
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## [Mastering Cloud Monitoring - Essential Tools and Strategies for IT Teams](https://blog.paessler.com/mastering-cloud-monitoring-essential-tools-and-strategies-for-it-teams)
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Mar 30, 2026 • 10 minute read
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## [Unicast vs Multicast Explained: Bandwidth, Scalability, and What IT Admins Need to Know](https://blog.paessler.com/unicast-vs-multicast-explained-bandwidth-scalability-and-what-it-admins-need-to-know)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Mar 25, 2026 • 7 minute read
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## [Network Baselining: Why Your IT Infrastructure Needs a Performance Benchmark](https://blog.paessler.com/network-baselining-why-your-it-infrastructure-needs-a-performance-benchmark)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Mar 23, 2026 • 10 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/what-is-aiops-and-why-your-it-team-probably-needs-it)
## [What Is AIOps - And Why Your IT Team Probably Needs It](https://blog.paessler.com/what-is-aiops-and-why-your-it-team-probably-needs-it)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Mar 18, 2026 • 9 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/broadcast-storm-causes-prevention-and-how-to-protect-your-network)
## [Broadcast Storm: Causes, Prevention, and How to Protect Your Network](https://blog.paessler.com/broadcast-storm-causes-prevention-and-how-to-protect-your-network)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Mar 16, 2026 • 7 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/it-asset-lifecycle-management-how-to-optimize-costs-automate-workflows-and-reduce-security-risks)
## [IT Asset Lifecycle Management: How to Optimize Costs, Automate Workflows, and Reduce Security Risks](https://blog.paessler.com/it-asset-lifecycle-management-how-to-optimize-costs-automate-workflows-and-reduce-security-risks)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
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## [SLA vs. SLO - What's the Difference Between a Service Level Agreement and a Service Level Objective?](https://blog.paessler.com/sla-vs.-slo-whats-the-difference-between-a-service-level-agreement-and-a-service-level-objective)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Mar 9, 2026 • 8 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/distributed-monitoring-how-to-keep-control-when-your-infrastructure-is-everywhere)
## [Distributed Monitoring: How to Keep Control When Your Infrastructure is Everywhere](https://blog.paessler.com/distributed-monitoring-how-to-keep-control-when-your-infrastructure-is-everywhere)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Mar 2, 2026 • 11 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/itil-incident-management-process-best-practices-tools-for-it-teams)
## [ITIL Incident Management: Process, Best Practices & Tools for IT Teams](https://blog.paessler.com/itil-incident-management-process-best-practices-tools-for-it-teams)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Feb 27, 2026 • 8 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/the-it/ot-divide-why-separate-monitoring-is-your-biggest-operational-blind-spot-in-2026)
## [The IT/OT Divide: Why Separate Monitoring Is Your Biggest Operational Blind Spot in 2026](https://blog.paessler.com/the-it/ot-divide-why-separate-monitoring-is-your-biggest-operational-blind-spot-in-2026)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Feb 25, 2026 • 11 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/from-fragmented-to-unified-why-2026-is-the-year-of-monitoring-consolidation)
## [From Fragmented to Unified: Why 2026 is the Year of Monitoring Consolidation](https://blog.paessler.com/from-fragmented-to-unified-why-2026-is-the-year-of-monitoring-consolidation)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Feb 20, 2026 • 12 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/start-2026-strong-prtg-version-26.1.116-is-now-available-in-the-stable-release-channel)
## [Start 2026 Strong: Prtg Version 26.1.116 is Now Available in the Stable Release Channel](https://blog.paessler.com/start-2026-strong-prtg-version-26.1.116-is-now-available-in-the-stable-release-channel)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Feb 16, 2026 • 7 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/new-proxmox-sensors-for-prtg-monitor-your-virtual-machines-and-containers)
## [New Proxmox Sensors for PRTG: Monitor Your Virtual Machines and Containers](https://blog.paessler.com/new-proxmox-sensors-for-prtg-monitor-your-virtual-machines-and-containers)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Feb 16, 2026 • 9 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/prtg-in-2025-a-look-back-at-another-year-of-innovation)
## [PRTG in 2025: A Look Back at Another Year of Innovation](https://blog.paessler.com/prtg-in-2025-a-look-back-at-another-year-of-innovation)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Feb 6, 2026 • 15 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/star-ring-mesh-or-bus-understanding-network-topology-types-that-actually-work)
## [Star, Ring, Mesh, or Bus? Understanding Network Topology Types That Actually Work](https://blog.paessler.com/star-ring-mesh-or-bus-understanding-network-topology-types-that-actually-work)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Jan 30, 2026 • 10 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/why-sd-wan-monitoring-matters-optimize-latency-jitter-and-packet-loss-in-real-time)
## [Why SD-WAN Monitoring Matters - Optimize Latency, Jitter, and Packet Loss in Real-Time](https://blog.paessler.com/why-sd-wan-monitoring-matters-optimize-latency-jitter-and-packet-loss-in-real-time)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Jan 23, 2026 • 10 minute read
[](https://blog.paessler.com/ipv6-monitoring-why-it-admins-cant-ignore-this-transition)
## [IPv6 Monitoring: Why IT Admins Can't Ignore This Transition](https://blog.paessler.com/ipv6-monitoring-why-it-admins-cant-ignore-this-transition)
 By [Michael Becker](https://blog.paessler.com/author/michael-becker)
Jan 21, 2026 • 7 minute read
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