How do I backup my PRTG database?

For a quick backup of only the monitoring configuration (for example, groups, devices, sensors, users, maps, reports), back up the file PRTG Configuration. dat in the data folder. It is also a good idea to back up older configurations in the folder Configuration Auto-Backups.

Beside this, how do I backup my PRTG?

Restore Configuration From PRTG's Auto-Backup

Stop both PRTG services:
Open the PRTG data folder.
Your current configuration file's name is PRTG Configuration.
In the Configuration Auto-Backups sub folder, locate the ZIP file with the configuration you want to restore.
Restart both PRTG services:

Also, what kind of database does PRTG use? PRTG comes with its own proprietary, file-based database. Therefore, you won't need any additional database server nor any additional licenses for PRTG. The database for monitoring data is always located on the core server, for local measurements as well as for data collected by remote probes.

Also, where is PRTG data stored?

PRTG Desktop logs are written to Users/AppData/Roaming/Paessler/PRTG Desktop/data.

Is PRTG free?

PRTG 100 is available for both personal and commercial use for free, but is limited to monitoring 100 sensors. If you want to monitor more sensors, you need one of the Commercial Editions. Our licensing model is based on the number of sensors and core server installations.

Related Question Answers

How long does PRTG keep?

for 30 days

Does PRTG use SQL?

PRTG uses its own data storage format, so there is no need for any SQL version.

How do I access PRTG database?

The database used in PRTG is a proprietary format.
Access to the database is possible through PRTG (reports / graphical interface / historic data) or PRTGs API.
This is a setting that can be defined by the user under "Setup"->"System Setup"->"Data Purging Limits"->"Historic Database" in PRTG.

How can I get PRTG for free?

The PRTG license model is based on the number of sensors you'll need to meet your requirements and expectations concerning your monitoring environment. You're welcome to try the unlimited version of PRTG for 30 days for free. After this time, you'll have access to only 100 free sensors.

How much does PRTG cost?

PRTG Network Monitor Pricing

Name	Price
PRTG 500	$1,750500 sensors
PRTG 1000	$3,2001000 sensors
PRTG 2500	$6,5002500 sensors
PRTG 5000	$11,5005000 sensors

How do I install PRTG for free?

PRTG Hosted Monitor runs in the cloud, so it does not require a download or an installation. Open prtg-hosted-monitor with a supported browser. You can directly start a free trial. Enter your desired domain name (between 4 and 60 characters) and click Start Free Trial Now.

How does PRTG licensing work?

The licensing options are based on the number of sensors not the number of devices. This flexibility allows you to add sensors where you need them. Most of our customers use roughly 10 sensors per device which means that you can easily monitor 100 devices with the PRTG 1000 license.

Can PRTG run on Linux?

PRTG Hosted Monitor is fully compatible with Linux

PRTG Hosted Monitor – our SaaS solution that runs on dedicated web servers.

What are PRTG sensors?

In PRTG "Sensors" are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per server or one sensor per switch port.

What does PRTG stand for?

Router Traffic Grapher

How can I download PRTG?

PRTG Apps.
For more information on PRTG for iOS and PRTG for Android, see our website: PRTG Apps for iOS or Android.
PRTG Desktop.
Directly download PRTG Desktop from our website: PRTG Desktop Download.
Remote Probe Installer.
PAESSLER WEBSITE.
PRTG Desktop.
PRTG apps for iOS or Android.

What is the use of PRTG?

PRTG is a network monitoring tool that helps you to ensure that your computer systems are running smoothly and that no outages occur. Network monitoring is also important to increase the efficiency of your network by knowing bandwidth and resource consumption.