How can I add multiple devices, each with multiple exe/script sensors, in an efficient way?

This article applies to PRTG Network Monitor 9 or later

Using Device Templates with EXE/Script Files

You can use the device template functionality of PRTG in combination with specific auto-discoveries.

Step 1: Create Device Template

Please create one sample device you would like to use as "pattern". Then right-click on this device and create a Device Template from it. A device template will store almost all sensors which exist on the device, including EXE/Script sensors.

Then you'll have to use PRTG's Auto-Discovery to apply your device template to new devices. You have two options to do so.

Step 2: (Option 1) Create a new device manually using its IP address or DNS name.

• In the device's Settings tab, in the Sensor Management section, select the Automatic sensor creation using specific device template(s) option,
• choose your device template,
• and Save your settings.
• On your device, PRTG will create the sensors stored in your template.

Step 2: (Option 2) Add a new Auto-Discovery Group to an existing Probe or group.

• Select the Automatic sensor creation using specific device template(s) from the Sensor Management section.
• Select your device template.
• In the IP Selection Method section, you can select List of individual IPs and DNS Names to paste a list of IP addresses and/or DNS names that will be created, applying the selected template. This way you effectively avoid automatic discovery of other devices in this IP range.
• Save your settings.
• In the new group, PRTG will create the devices with the sensors stored in your template.