Netdata for Windows

Netdata’s Native Windows Agent: The Ultimate Windows Monitoring Solution

Welcome to a new era in Windows system monitoring! Netdata empowers Windows environments with seamless, comprehensive and unified monitoring that meets the needs of diverse infrastructures no matter the size. Netdata is known for its real-time metrics, deep insights, and advanced analytics. With the native Windows agent, you can have the same level of sophistication and reliability for your Windows servers.

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Enable Next Level Visibility Into Your Windows Infrastructure

  • Real-Time Metrics With 1-Second Granularity

    Monitor all metrics with unparalleled precision, updated every second.

  • Unlimited Metrics & Retention

    Collect and store an unlimited number of metrics without any retention limits.

  • On-Premises Data Storage

    Keep all your data—metrics and logs—stored locally on your Windows machines for fast access and enhanced security.

  • Anomaly Detection At The Edge

    Identify anomalies at the source with built-in machine learning algorithms.

  • Zero Configuration

    Get started immediately without the need for complex setups or configurations.

  • Rapid Time To Value

    Deploy and start receiving valuable insights within minutes.

  • Significant MTTR Reduction

    Achieve up to a 50% reduction in Mean Time to Resolution.

  • Downtime Minimization

    Reduce downtime and outages by up to 70%.

Key Features Tailored For Windows Monitoring

  • Native Installation

    Effortlessly install the Netdata Windows Agent with our native, user-friendly installation process with two distinct modes. In just a few clicks, get real-time insights into your Windows system performance without complex configurations. Designed for ease of use, Netdata ensures seamless deployment on single or multiple machines, enabling immediate Windows performance monitoring.

  • Windows Event Logs Viewer

    Take control of your Windows Event Logs with Netdata’s intuitive Logs Viewer. Monitor, analyze, and interpret critical events in real time. From identifying security vulnerabilities to troubleshooting performance issues, our tool ensures your Windows server monitoring is comprehensive and actionable. Stay ahead of potential problems with instant log insights.

  • Lightweight Operation

    Experience real-time monitoring without compromising system performance. Netdata’s lightweight agent is optimized to deliver robust Windows monitoring with minimal resource usage. Enjoy seamless operation and detailed analytics, whether monitoring Windows servers or desktops, without overloading your infrastructure.

  • Unified Monitoring Platform

    Simplify your IT operations with Netdata’s unified monitoring platform. Aggregate metrics from Windows systems, applications, containers, and databases into a single, user-friendly interface. This all-in-one solution provides holistic monitoring, improving efficiency for Windows server administrators and DevOps teams.

  • Application Monitoring

    Effortlessly monitor all your applications using the go.d plugin available on the Windows agent. Netdata tracks resource usage, latency, and response times, delivering real-time analytics for every component of your stack. Quickly pinpoint bottlenecks and optimize performance to meet the demands of your users and workloads.

  • Extensive Integrations

    Connect Netdata seamlessly to your existing tech stack and access all Netdata integrations on Windows, except those specific to Linux systems. With support for CI/CD pipelines, alerting tools, and cloud integrations, you can unify your monitoring and streamline workflows. Take advantage of extensive integrations to enhance your Windows monitoring solutions.

  • CI/CD Friendly

    Integrate Netdata Windows Agent into your CI/CD pipelines to proactively manage performance. Catch performance regressions, monitor resource usage, and ensure each release exceeds quality expectations. With Netdata, your Windows monitoring software becomes a crucial part of your DevOps toolkit.

  • Flexible Parent Node Configuration

    Design your monitoring setup exactly how you need it with Netdata’s flexible parent node configuration.
    While we recommend running parent nodes on Linux machines for optimal performance, you can configure a Windows machine to act as a parent node if needed.
    Aggregate data from multiple Windows nodes, create distributed architectures, and manage large-scale deployments with ease. Customize your monitoring infrastructure to fit your business needs, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Availability & Trial Information About Windows Native Agent

  • 14-Day Free Trial

    Test the Windows native agent during your 14-day trial period to experience its full capabilities.

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  • Community Plan Users

    If you’re on the Community Plan, request a trial to start using the Windows agent.

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Netdata's Windows Native Agent - FAQs

How can I install the Netdata Windows Native Agent?

Netdata offers a convenient Windows installer for easy setup. This executable provides two distinct installation modes, outlined here.

Which versions of Windows does the Native Windows Agent support?

The Native Windows agent works on Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025.

Can I use both Windows & Linux machines on netdata.cloud dashboards?

Yes, Netdata Cloud visualizes metrics from all connected nodes regardless of OS.

Is it possible to set up Parents in my Windows environment?

Yes, however we recommend Parents to be run on Linux machines (even for your windows machines), as they are generally faster. If you don’t have a Linux machine you can still configure your Windows machine to act as a Parent.

Does the Windows Native Agent support Windows event logs?

Yes, the Windows Events plugin by Netdata makes viewing, exploring and analyzing Windows Events simple and efficient. Learn more here.

Can I monitor all my applications with the Windows Native Agent?

Yes, go.d plug-in is available on the Windows agent. Through this, you can monitor all your apps effortlessly.

What integrations are available for Windows?

All Netdata integrations are available! All, except the Linux specific ones.

Can I test the Native Windows Agent while on a Netdata trial?

Yes, Windows native agent is available for you to test while you are on your 14-day trial.

I’m on the Community plan—how can I test the Windows Native Agent?

All you have to do is to request a trial of the Windows agent.

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