• Navigate to the "Devices" tab and click "Add Device".
• Enter the IP address or hostname of the web server you want to monitor.
• Provide authentication credentials (if required) for accessing the server.
• PRTG will automatically discover available sensors for web server monitoring.

Configuring Web Server Monitoring Sensors:

• Select the appropriate web server monitoring sensor (e.g., HTTP Sensor, Web Server Sensor).
• Configure sensor settings such as monitoring interval, thresholds, and authentication details.
• Define specific parameters to monitor, such as response codes (e.g., 200, 404, 500) and error rates.

Dashboard Customization:

• Customize the dashboard to display web server response codes and error rates.
• Add widgets for real-time and historical data visualization.
• Arrange the layout for easy monitoring of web server performance.

Setting Up Alerts:

• Configure alerts for abnormal response codes or error rates.
• Define thresholds for acceptable response code ranges and error rate percentages.
• Choose notification methods (email, SMS) for alerts to ensure timely awareness of web server issues.

Historical Data Analysis:

• Analyze historical data to identify trends in web server response codes and error rates.
• Generate reports to gain insights into server uptime, response code distribution, and error rate trends over time.
• Compare data across different web servers or time periods for performance evaluation and troubleshooting.

Performance Optimization:

• Use performance data to optimize web server response codes and error rates.
• Identify potential issues such as broken links, server misconfigurations, or resource limitations affecting response code distribution and error rates.
• Take proactive measures such as fixing broken links, optimizing server configurations, or upgrading server hardware to improve performance.

Integration and Automation:

• Integrate PRTG with web server management systems for enhanced functionality.
• Automate monitoring tasks such as alert acknowledgments and troubleshooting workflows.
• Leverage third-party integrations for advanced analysis and reporting of web server response codes and error rates.

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 track web server response codes and error rates using PRTG Network Monitor, ensuring that your web servers remain responsive, reliable, and capable of delivering an optimal user experience to your website visitors.