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title: The First Public Beta of PRTG 8 Is Here
description: The First Public Beta of PRTG 8 Is Here
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# [The First Public Beta of PRTG 8 Is Here](https://blog.paessler.com/the-first-public-beta-of-prtg-8-is-here)

 Written by [Dirk Paessler](https://blog.paessler.com/author/dirk-paessler) | Jul 12, 2010

Two years and 14 days ago, on [June 30th 2008](https://www.paessler.com/blog/2008/06/30), we released the last new major version: version 7 of PRTG Network Monitor. Since then PRTG has seen [numerous improvements, new features and enhancements](https://www.paessler.com/support/kb/prtg7/prtg7history). Now, the next major version is getting close to completion. With version 8 PRTG takes another big leap forward with hundreds of improvements and many new features.

## Clustering and More

With this new version we introduce a unique new feature that allows PRTG users to create fail-safe, distributed monitoring systems: The "PRTG Cluster" where up to 5 PRTG instances ("nodes") work together to create a fail-safe monitoring system.

 

We have implemented [numerous new features](https://www.paessler.com/blog/2010/07/13/all-about-prtg/the-first-public-beta-of-prtg-8-is-here):

- Multi-server installations of PRTG with automatic fail-over ("PRTG Cluster")
- Redesigned web interface (including support for Google Maps)
- A dedicated low-bandwidth web interface for mobile access
- Enhanced maps
- Enhanced notifications
- New API features
- Several new sensor types, including various native Linux sensors
- [And many more...](https://www.paessler.com/prtg8beta)

## We Want Your Feedback

User feedback has always been a fundamental part of PRTG's development. For version 8 we again ask you for your feedback! Please help us by installing and test driving PRTG in your network.

## Download Now

Please go to the [PRTG Beta web page](https://www.paessler.com/prtg8beta) and download your copy of the new Beta version today!

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