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How to return values in C# with exit code?

c# integer return-code sql value

Views: 17299, on Jun 15, 2017 8:36:00 PM

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Can I use placeholders in file names to monitor log files?

custom-script-exe custom-sensor file file-name logfile placeholders powershell prtg

By Gerald Schoch [Paessler Support]
Views: 17289, on Jan 21, 2016 1:19:39 PM

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What is the process to add a "domain" user to PRTG

active-directory ad-integration domain integration prtg user-accounts

Views: 17262, on Oct 18, 2016 10:27:42 PM

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Monitoring an IBM StorWize - script/snmp what to do?

capacity monitor storwize

Views: 17252, on May 18, 2017 2:19:19 PM

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Mini Probe on Raspberry Pi

mini-probe raspberry-pi raspberrypi

Views: 17236, on Oct 5, 2018 3:00:42 AM

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Windows Update Status "No such host is known"

last-sensor-state prtg windows-update-status

Views: 17229, on Apr 19, 2017 9:29:38 AM

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Failover email question

email external failover

Views: 17221, on Jun 7, 2011 2:54:01 PM

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Why do I get unauthorized when calling the API?

get http prtg unauthorized xml

Views: 17220, on Jan 29, 2014 11:01:24 PM

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Where are stored passwords saved?

backup configuration credentials

Views: 17216, on Nov 14, 2014 3:20:07 PM

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How i can monitor CRC errors on Cisco Routers 2821

cisco-router crc crc-errors

Views: 17215, on Sep 27, 2011 1:52:07 PM

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How do I provide a VIEW only interface for specific sensors for an individual user?

bandwidth read-only sensors users

Views: 17179, on Jan 24, 2014 5:35:08 PM

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How can I troubleshoot sFlow collection

prtg sflow troubleshooting

Views: 17137, on Feb 26, 2010 4:52:06 PM

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Is there any way to monitor a Text String with an SNMP Custom sensor?

custom oid snmp string text value

Views: 17110, on Dec 8, 2010 4:49:24 AM

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What is the best OS Windows Server 2008R2 or Server 2012

2008r2 microsoft prtg server2012

Views: 17099, on Jan 9, 2013 11:51:30 AM

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DCR: APC Switched/Metered PDU support

apc pdu snmp

Views: 17071, on Oct 25, 2012 9:59:31 PM