Published by Daniel Zobel
Last updated on January 23, 2024
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3 minute read
While the beta test of PRTG 8 is running we are posting a series of blog articles about new features!Monitoring Linux systems was already possible in earlier versions of PRTG (an “SNMP daemon”, like net-snmp had to be installed on the machines). In version 8, PRTG now monitors Linux systems using dedicated sensors supporting Linux/Unix and also Mac OS X without the need to install or change anything on the target machines.
SSH, WBEM, or SNMP
Using the technologies SSH or WBEM, PRTG requests information about CPU load, memory status or hard disks directly from the systems. When SSH is used, the data is sent via a secure connection, ensuring you do not compromise the security of your systems while transferring monitoring data via the network.
New Sensor Types
With version 8, we’re proud to introduce 9 new Linux/Unix sensors:
- Linux Disk Free Sensor via SSH, WBEM or SNMP
- Linux Load Average Sensor via SSH, WBEM or SNMP
- Linux Meminfo Sensor via SSH, WBEM or SNMP
We are testing these new sensors to support as many popular Unix operating systems as possible. Although we call them “Linux sensors” in short, the SSH sensors also support Mac OS X, so you can now easily integrate Macintosh monitoring into PRTG. Note: Other Unix/Linux-like operating systems may be added soon, too. 
Beta Test It Today
Why not go and see for yourself? Download the latest Beta version today and have a look! All information can be found on the PRTG 8 Beta web page.
You there!
