• Navigate to the "Devices" tab and click "Add Device".
• Enter the IP address or hostname of the SNMP-enabled device you want to monitor.
• Select "SNMP Device" as the device type.
• Provide the SNMP community string and version for accessing the device.
• PRTG will automatically discover available sensors for SNMP monitoring.

Configuring SNMP Monitoring Sensors:

• Select the appropriate SNMP monitoring sensors based on the device type and parameters you want to monitor (e.g., SNMP Traffic Sensor, SNMP Custom Sensor).
• Configure sensor settings such as monitoring intervals, SNMP version, and authentication details.
• Define specific hardware health and performance parameters to monitor, such as CPU usage, memory usage, interface traffic, and disk space.

Dashboard Customization:

• Customize the dashboard to display hardware health and performance metrics for SNMP-enabled devices.
• Add widgets for real-time and historical data visualization.
• Arrange the layout for easy monitoring of SNMP-enabled devices and their performance.

Setting Up Alerts:

• Configure alerts for hardware health issues or performance degradation.
• Define thresholds for acceptable performance levels (e.g., CPU usage, memory usage, interface errors).
• Choose notification methods (email, SMS) for alerts to ensure timely awareness of device issues.

Historical Data Analysis:

• Analyze historical data to identify trends in hardware health and performance metrics.
• Generate reports to gain insights into device uptime, resource utilization, and trends over time.
• Compare data across different devices or periods for performance evaluation and troubleshooting.

Performance Optimization:

• Use performance data to optimize device performance and resource utilization.
• Identify potential bottlenecks or issues affecting device performance.
• Take proactive measures to optimize device configurations, upgrade hardware components, or adjust resource allocations as needed.

Integration and Automation:

• Integrate PRTG with other IT management tools for enhanced functionality.
• Automate monitoring tasks such as alert acknowledgments and remediation actions.
• Leverage third-party integrations for advanced analysis and reporting of SNMP-enabled device performance.

Maintenance and Updates:

• Keep PRTG updated to access the latest features and security patches.
• Monitor PRTG health for optimal performance.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks like database cleanup and sensor optimization.

By following these steps, you can effectively monitor SNMP-enabled devices for hardware health and performance using PRTG Network Monitor, ensuring that your network infrastructure remains stable, efficient, and resilient to meet the needs of your organization.