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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

ready for an update discover whats new in prtg version 25.3.110

Ready for an update? Discover what's new in PRTG version 25.3.110

By Michael Becker
Sep 18, 2025 • 6 minute read

optimize sensor performance are you getting the most from your monitoring without overloading your system

Optimize sensor performance: Are you getting the most from your monitoring without overloading your system?

By Michael Becker
Aug 8, 2025 • 12 minute read

automate and customize reporting how do you prove your systems are working

Automate and customize reporting: How do you prove your systems are working?

By Michael Becker
Aug 1, 2025 • 11 minute read

create your first dashboard map ready to visualize your entire network status

Create your first dashboard (map): Ready to visualize your network status?

By Michael Becker
Jul 25, 2025 • 11 minute read

prtg 25.2.108 is now available in the stable release channel

PRTG 25.2.108 is now available in the stable release channel!

By Michael Becker
Jul 23, 2025 • 7 minute read

group sensors into libraries is your monitoring as organized as your network

Group sensors into libraries: Is your monitoring as organized as your network?

By Michael Becker
Jul 18, 2025 • 11 minute read

empower your voice our new feature request system

Empower your voice: Check out our new feature request tool "Paessler User Voice"

By Michael Becker
Jul 16, 2025 • 5 minute read

set up and optimize notifications whats the point of monitoring if you dont know when something goes wrong

Set up and optimize notifications: What's the point of monitoring if you don't know when something goes wrong?

By Michael Becker
Jul 11, 2025 • 8 minute read

add third party sensors and templates what critical systems are you not monitoring simply because youre missing the right sensor

Adding third-party sensors and templates: What critical systems are you not monitoring simply because you're missing the right sensor?

By Michael Becker
Jul 4, 2025 • 9 minute read

move beyond generic sensors are you getting real insights or just basic up/down data from your devices

Move beyond generic sensors: Are you getting real insights, or just basic up/down data from your devices?

By Michael Becker
Jun 27, 2025 • 7 minute read

discover and monitor all devices are you 100 sure every critical device is being monitored

Discover and monitor all devices: Are you 100% sure every critical device is being monitored?

By Michael Becker
Jun 20, 2025 • 6 minute read

your 8 week journey to prtg mastery

Your 8-week journey to PRTG mastery

By Michael Becker
Jun 13, 2025 • 6 minute read

prtg version 25.2.106 is out now

PRTG version 25.2.106 is out now!

By Michael Becker
May 21, 2025 • 4 minute read

all you need to know about the latest prtg release 25.1.104

All you need to know about the latest PRTG release 25.1.104

By Michael Becker
Apr 23, 2025 • 7 minute read

7 layers of the osi model you can and should monitor with prtg

7 layers of the OSI model you can and should monitor with PRTG

By Michael Becker
Mar 24, 2025 • 7 minute read

transition to the script v2 sensor your guide to advanced monitoring

Transition to the Script v2 sensor - your guide to advanced monitoring

By Michael Becker
Jan 31, 2025 • 7 minute read

sensor limit reached easily upgrade your prtg license

Sensor limit reached? Easily upgrade your PRTG license!

By Michael Becker
Jan 9, 2025 • 6 minute read

paessler prtg 24.4.102 is now available in the stable release channel

Paessler PRTG 24.4.102 is now available in the stable release channel!

By Michael Becker
Dec 2, 2024 • 6 minute read

prtg monitors stadium technology and ensures match operations at german bundesliga club fsv mainz 05

PRTG monitors stadium technology and ensures match operations at German Bundesliga club 1. FSV Mainz 05

By Michael Becker
Sep 30, 2024 • 8 minute read

how to set up your own home lab for prtg network monitor

How to set up your own home lab for PRTG Network Monitor

By Michael Becker
Jun 21, 2024 • 5 minute read

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