• Navigate to the "Devices" tab in the PRTG web interface and click on "Add Device".
• Enter the IP address or hostname of the servers you want to monitor for CPU and memory usage.
• Provide the necessary authentication credentials (SSH, WMI, SNMP, etc.) to access the servers.
• PRTG will automatically discover the available sensors on the servers, including CPU and memory monitoring sensors.

Configuring CPU and Memory Monitoring Sensors:

• Once the servers are added, navigate to their respective sensors to configure CPU and memory monitoring.
• Select the appropriate CPU and memory monitoring sensors based on your server type and requirements (e.g., SNMP CPU Load Sensor, WMI Memory Sensor).
• Configure the sensor settings, such as polling interval, and alert thresholds for CPU and memory usage levels.

Dashboard Customization:

• Customize your PRTG dashboard to display relevant CPU and memory usage metrics and graphs.
• Add widgets to visualize real-time and historical CPU and memory usage data, such as CPU load percentage, memory utilization, and trends over time.
• Arrange the layout of the dashboard to highlight critical CPU and memory metrics and facilitate quick analysis.

Setting Up Alerts:

• Configure alerts to be notified of high CPU or memory usage on your servers.
• Define alert thresholds based on acceptable CPU and memory usage levels for your environment.
• Choose notification methods such as email, SMS, or push notifications to ensure timely awareness of CPU and memory issues.

Historical Data Analysis:

• Utilize PRTG's historical data storage to analyze trends in CPU and memory usage over time.
• Generate reports to gain insights into CPU and memory usage patterns, peak usage periods, and trends.
• Compare historical CPU and memory data across different servers or server groups to identify common sources of resource contention.

Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:

• Use CPU and memory monitoring data to identify potential performance issues on your servers, such as CPU bottlenecks or memory leaks.
• Analyze CPU and memory usage trends to pinpoint specific servers or applications consuming excessive resources.
• Take proactive measures to optimize server performance and resource utilization, such as workload balancing, memory optimization, or application tuning.

Integration and Automation:

• Integrate PRTG with other IT management tools and systems through APIs or custom scripts to enhance its functionality.
• Automate CPU and memory monitoring tasks such as alert acknowledgments, troubleshooting workflows, and remediation actions.
• Leverage third-party integrations to extend PRTG's capabilities for advanced CPU and memory analysis and reporting.

Maintenance and Updates:

• Regularly update PRTG to ensure you have access to the latest features, performance improvements, and security patches.
• Monitor the health of your PRTG installation, including server resources, database performance, and sensor status.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as database cleanup, sensor optimization, and configuration backups to ensure the reliability and accuracy of CPU and memory monitoring data.

By following these steps and best practices, you can effectively monitor CPU and memory usage on servers using PRTG Network Monitor, enabling you to optimize server performance and ensure the efficient utilization of your IT resources.