Checkmk for Windows

Deploy Checkmk as a virtual appliance on Windows and get a fully pre-installed, ready-to-use image in no time. Set it up effortlessly via the web UI and unlock the full potential of Windows monitoring.

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Install Checkmk on Windows with the Virtual Appliance

The Checkmk Virtual Appliance can be efficiently installed in Microsoft Hyper-V running on a Windows system, providing a dedicated monitoring environment with minimal overhead. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

Download the Virtual Appliance from the download page
Import the image and start the virtual machine
Access Checkmk via the web-based interface
Set up your Windows monitoring by adding the Windows host and installing the Checkmk agent on it (see below)

Our Quick start guide for the Checkmk Virtual Appliance helps you to set it up using a minimal configuration.

Deploy the native agent to monitor Windows servers

Using the Checkmk agent is the most straightforward way to monitor Windows servers. The agent connects with Checkmk and provides insights into critical metrics such as CPU, memory, disk usage, services, processes, network interfaces, filesystems and more. Deploying the dedicated Windows agent is just a few steps:

Download the MSI package, directly or through the Agent Bakery
Install the MSI file as an administrator
Add the Windows server in Checkmk to start its monitoring.

Full instructions are available on the official Checkmk User Guide.

Why use Checkmk for Windows-based IT?

Checkmk provides comprehensive monitoring for Windows-based platforms, covering system performance, applications, security, and hardware health. It ensures real-time visibility, early issue detection, and proactive troubleshooting.