NetCrunch can monitor Microsoft Windows systems without installing additional agents. However, due to tightened security rules, remote monitoring is possible only after initial configuration which depends on your Windows environment.
NetCrunch Server can be installed on Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012. If you manage most of servers by Active Directory, it is better to install NetCrunch on a machine within Active Directory domain. It just makes configuration easier.
To better understand the concept of monitoring Windows with NetCrunch Server in Active Directory domain, please read the following article:
