Checkmk Blog

Best server monitoring tools

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Compare the nine of the best server monitoring tools, including Checkmk, Zabbix, Prometheus, Datadog and PRTG, and match one to how your servers actually run.

Best network monitoring tools

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The best network monitoring tools compared by device count, from free open-source options to commercial platforms, with where each one fits.

IT alert fatigue: What causes it and how to fix it at the source

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

IT alert fatigue is when on-call teams stop reading monitoring notifications. Learn what causes it, what it costs, and how to fix it at the source.

Best Zabbix alternatives

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Find the Zabbix alternative that fits your environment, and what transfers when you switch. Compare Checkmk, LibreNMS, Nagios, PRTG, and more.

Best PRTG alternatives

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

PRTG now sells by subscription and licenses by sensor. Compare the best PRTG alternatives on how each one licenses, where it runs, and who it suits.

Best LogicMonitor alternatives

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Compare the best LogicMonitor alternatives by delivery model, licensing, and fit — including Checkmk, which runs as managed SaaS or fully self-hosted.

AI-powered workflows: Checkmk MCP server is now available

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The new Checkmk MCP server is now available for free in all commercial editions with the release of version 2.5.0p13. Checkmk Pro, Ultimate/MT, and Cloud users can use the MCP server to connect the AI models of their choice to Checkmk’s monitoring knowledge.

The state of AI in IT operations: Adoption is growing, trust is lagging

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence is often pitched as the answer to rising IT complexity. Checkmk's IT Tooling in Transition survey of 262 IT professionals across more than 35 countries suggests otherwise: AI is steadily entering day-to-day operations, but adoption stays cautious, inconsistent, and far from strategic.

Network Monitoring with Checkmk: 3 rules to rule them all

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0000

Monitoring networks, especially large environments, can quickly become very demanding. With the right tools, however, you can keep the effort low. Checkmk, for example, allows you to set up a comprehensive network monitoring in just a few simple steps – a monitoring which will help you to identify and rectify problems in your IT infrastructure.

How to Choose the Best Monitoring Tools for Each Use Case (2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Evaluate monitoring requirements for hybrid and cloud-native environments. Discover key technical capabilities and deployment models for 20 top monitoring vendors.

Hybrid IT Monitoring Buyer’s Guide (2026): Achieving Unified Observability at Scale

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This comprehensive 2026 Buyer’s Guide provides a strategic framework to eliminate tool sprawl, choose predictable licensing models, and achieve unified hybrid IT observability at scale.

The Best Hybrid Observability Platforms for 2026: 15 Compared for Enterprise IT

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0000

Balancing visibility across cloud, edge, and on-premises is difficult. Explore our in-depth analysis of 15 observability tools to find your best operational fit.

Build a Network Layer Visualization with Checkmk

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Learn how to use the NVDTC plug-in to create a network topology of your infrastructure with Checkmk.

Product usage analytics is coming to Checkmk

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Help shape the future of Checkmk with anonymized product usage analytics. Your usage data helps us prioritize future development and make better decisions around legacy features.

Key highlights from Checkmk 2.5

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Checkmk 2.5 takes monitoring to the next level: close visibility gaps with native OpenTelemetry, simplify complex alerts with AI-powered insights, and manage remote sites with the new Relay. Enjoy more power, responsive dashboards, and a completely refreshed UX.

Meet the new Checkmk lineup

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

We've given our editions new names: Checkmk Community, Pro, Ultimate, and Cloud. The goal is simple — make it easier for you to find the edition that fits your needs and understand exactly what you're getting at each tier.

Linux Enterprise: What Checkmk administrators need to know about Debian 13, RHEL 10 & Co.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:34:00 +0000

Checkmk now supports RHEL 10, Debian 13, and SLES 15 SP7. Learn about the most important new features and how to upgrade your Linux securely.

Set up Postfix to relay Checkmk's notifications

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:01:00 +0000

Set up Postfix to relay Checkmk notifications reliably and securely. This guide walks you through installing Postfix, configuring it as a local MTA, setting up secure relaying via your mail provider, and integrating it with Checkmk to ensure your monitoring alerts are delivered without fail.

Let’s Encrypt certificate monitoring with Checkmk

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Checkmk is a robust yet user-friendly monitoring tool that makes tracking Let's Encrypt certificates simple and efficient, thanks to its one-package installation, moderate hardware demands, and easy extensibility.

Checkmk 2.4: What’s inside the latest release

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Get a concise overview of the new features and improvements in Checkmk 2.4 – including helpful links to release notes, product pages, blog posts, and documentation.