Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management Plug-in + 3 Years Service Agreement — License Reinstatement for 1500 Devices

The Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in is a powerful extension designed to streamline and safeguard network infrastructure through comprehensive device configuration management. Built to scale, it supports up to 1500 devices, delivering centralized control, automated backups, and precise change tracking across your entire network. Coupled with a robust 3-year service agreement and license reinstatement, this offering provides peace of mind for enterprises that require reliable, uninterrupted monitoring and configuration governance. Install on a PC for quick access and seamless integration with WhatsUp Gold, empowering IT teams to automate configuration capture, enforce policy compliance, and accelerate incident response with accurate, auditable data. Whether you’re managing routers, switches, firewalls, or WAN devices, this plug-in holds the keys to consistent, compliant configurations and faster remediation when issues arise.

• Unified configuration management for up to 1500 devices, enabling centralized visibility, comparison, and rollback across a diverse network landscape. This plug-in consolidates configurations from multi-vendor gear into a single, auditable repository that’s easy to search, track, and secure.
• Includes a comprehensive 3-year service agreement that covers technical support, essential software updates, and ongoing access to the latest enhancements. With proactive monitoring and responsive assistance, teams stay productive and risk is minimized over the long term.
• License reinstatement is built in to ensure uninterrupted access in the event of renewal delays or policy adjustments, helping organizations maintain continuous configuration management capabilities without costly downtime.
• Designed for quick, straightforward PC deployment, allowing IT staff to install and begin benefiting from advanced configuration governance without extensive training or complex server changes.
• Advanced change management capabilities, including automatic configuration capture, comparison dashboards, change reporting, and safe rollback options to restore validated baselines after incidents or misconfigurations.

Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in + 3 Years Service Agreement - License Reinstatement - 1500 Device

• Device capacity: supports up to 1500 devices to fit medium-to-large enterprise networks with diverse vendor ecosystems.
• Deployment model: PC-based installation that integrates directly with Progress WhatsUp Gold for seamless data exchange and real-time visibility.
• Licensing: includes license reinstatement as part of the package to ensure consistent access and compliance across renewal cycles.
• Service coverage: a 3-year service agreement that encompasses technical support, access to software updates, and ongoing product enhancements.
• Security and compliance: robust audit trails, configuration snapshots, and role-based access controls to safeguard sensitive settings and meet governance requirements.

How to install Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in

• Prepare your WhatsUp Gold environment by confirming you have an active license for WhatsUp Gold and that the server meets the plugin’s minimum system requirements.
• Download or obtain the plug-in installer from your authorized Progress software channel, then run the installer on a supported Windows PC connected to the same network as WhatsUp Gold.
• Follow on-screen prompts to complete the installation, accepting the license terms and selecting the appropriate integration options to connect with your WhatsUp Gold server.
• Activate the license reinstatement feature if prompted, ensuring the plug-in is properly registered to your organization and ready for use with your existing WhatsUp Gold deployment.
• Launch WhatsUp Gold, navigate to the plug-in configuration area, and begin discovering devices. Configure discovery schedules, baseline capture, and change-policy rules as needed for your environment.
• Verify device coverage, run an initial configuration capture, and review the change history and backup repository to confirm everything is functioning as expected. Schedule regular backups and set alerting for non-compliant configurations.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the 3-year service agreement include?

  The 3-year service agreement provides ongoing technical support, product updates, and access to the latest enhancements for the Configuration Management plug-in. It ensures you receive timely assistance, maintenance releases, and compatibility improvements to keep your configuration management workflow smooth and up to date.

• how many devices can be managed with this plug-in?

  The package is designed for environments up to 1500 devices, offering scalable configuration management across a mixed fleet of network gear. If your network grows beyond this limit, contact your account representative to review available expansion options or licensing adjustments.

• How does license reinstatement work?

  License reinstatement ensures uninterrupted access to the plug-in in scenarios where licenses are temporarily deactivated or renewal processes experience delays. It enables continued configuration management capabilities while renewal or policy actions are resolved, reducing downtime and preserving governance continuity.

• What prerequisites are required before installation?

  Prerequisites typically include a compatible Windows PC, a functioning WhatsUp Gold server, appropriate network access between the PC and the server, and an active license for both WhatsUp Gold and the Configuration Management plug-in. It’s also recommended to review baseline hardware resources to support device discovery and data storage needs.

• Is the plug-in secure and auditable?

  Yes. The plug-in provides secure access controls, detailed audit trails, configuration snapshots, and rollback capabilities. These features help organizations meet governance requirements, track changes over time, and quickly restore validated configurations when needed.