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Install PRTG w/ zero sensors to start with

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Have an existing monitoring system in place for our VMware infrastructure already.

I would like to install PRTG as a blank canvas, and to add sensors for our switches, routers, and internet connection to our ISP only. When I ran the install, PRTG added hundreds upon hundreds of sensors automatically. Would like to avoid that as I am not interested in the other sensors at this time.

installation sensor sensors

Created on Apr 19, 2018 12:16:15 AM



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Hi Josh,

One option would be to just delete all created sensors and devices.

Another option would be to start the installation with an additional parameter which will prevent the initial auto-discovery.

Please find additional information here, just search for "/NoInitialAutoDisco=1":

Command Line Parameters and Exit Codes for Paessler Setups

Kind regards
Andreas Günther, Technical Support

Created on Apr 19, 2018 12:04:53 PM by Andreas Günther [Paessler Support]

Last change on Apr 19, 2018 12:05:16 PM by Andreas Günther [Paessler Support]



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I ended up starting over with a new command line install, and used the parameter /NoInitialAutoDisco=1 just as you recommended.

Really appreciate your help!

Created on Apr 19, 2018 8:18:53 PM



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Hi Josh,

Great! You are welcome :)

Kind regards
Andreas Günther, Technical Support

Created on Apr 20, 2018 7:20:02 AM by Andreas Günther [Paessler Support]




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