Description
Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site + 3 Years Service Agreement - License - 3500 Device
Experience enterprise-grade network monitoring with Progress WhatsUp Gold’s Distributed Central Site deployment. This solution brings centralized visibility to sprawling, multi-site environments, empowering IT teams to manage thousands of devices from a single, intuitive console. The license covers up to 3500 devices and includes a 3-year service agreement that ensures ongoing access to updates, expert support, and a continuous stream of feature enhancements. Designed for PC-based installation, WhatsUp Gold offers a fast path to decisive insights, streamlined governance, and dependable performance monitoring for complex networks.
- Seamless distributed architecture that consolidates monitoring data from multiple locations into one central dashboard, enabling faster detection and coordinated remediation.
- Extensive device coverage for up to 3500 network devices, servers, and endpoints, with agentless discovery and SNMP-based monitoring for broad compatibility.
- Simple PC-based deployment with an efficient setup flow, allowing IT teams to get monitoring up and running quickly without heavy infrastructure changes.
- Rich visualization and alerting capabilities, including dashboards, maps, and customizable reports that translate network activity into actionable insights.
- Includes a 3-year service agreement for software updates, priority support, and continued access to the latest features, security patches, and best practices.
Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site + 3 Years Service Agreement - License - 3500 Device
Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site is a scalable, centralized monitoring solution designed to unify performance data from diverse locations into a single, easy-to-navigate console. The 3500-device license provides substantial headroom for mid-to-large networks, while the 3-year service agreement ensures ongoing access to critical support and product evolution. This configuration is purpose-built for organizations seeking a distributed monitoring model that minimizes data bottlenecks, accelerates incident response, and improves operational efficiency.
With a distributed central site architecture, you can collect and correlate metrics from remote sites without sacrificing performance or visibility. The solution supports agentless discovery and SNMP-based data collection, enabling rapid onboarding of devices, servers, and applications. The license and service package deliver stability and continuity, so IT teams can plan, report, and optimize network operations with confidence. The product is designed to work on standard Windows PCs, reducing the need for specialized hardware while delivering enterprise-grade monitoring capabilities.
- Product Type: Software License for Progress WhatsUp Gold
- License Scope: Central Site with distributed monitoring across up to 3500 devices
- Platform: Windows PC-based deployment
- Service Coverage: 3-year service agreement including updates and support
- Core Capabilities: Network discovery, SNMP monitoring, performance metrics, alerting, dashboards, maps, and reporting
- Deployment Model: Distributed Central Site with remote probes/collectors and a centralized management console
how to install Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site + 3 Years Service Agreement - License - 3500 Device
Getting started with WhatsUp Gold in a distributed central site configuration is designed to be straightforward and efficient. Follow these steps to install and configure the system on a Windows PC, then scale to cover up to 3500 devices with confidence.
- Prepare your hardware and software environment: ensure a Windows PC meets the recommended specifications for WhatsUp Gold, including adequate memory, CPU capacity, and disk space to accommodate future device growth and data retention needs.
- Obtain and activate the license: acquire the 3500-device license and apply the 3-year service agreement that includes access to updates and technical support. Validate license activation through the provided management portal.
- Run the installer and choose the Distributed Central Site setup: during installation, select the central site option and configure the primary database, data retention settings, and user access controls.
- Configure discovery and data collection: enable agentless discovery and SNMP polling, then add network segments and devices. Set up credentials, SNMP communities, and WMI where appropriate for comprehensive coverage.
- Set up dashboards, alerts, and maps: create role-based views for different teams, configure alert thresholds, and map network topology to visualize dependencies and facilitate rapid incident response.
- Validate monitoring coverage: perform a test incident to verify alert delivery, ensure data is flowing to the central site, and confirm reporting accuracy across devices and sites.
Frequently asked questions
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What is Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site?
It is a centralized network monitoring solution that aggregates performance data from distributed locations into a single management console, providing a unified view of network health, topology, and capacity planning.
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How many devices does the license cover?
The license supports up to 3500 devices, making it suitable for mid-to-large network environments with diverse device types and locations.
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What does the 3-year service agreement include?
The 3-year service agreement typically includes software updates, access to technical support, and ongoing feature enhancements, ensuring your monitoring solution stays current and secure.
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Can I install WhatsUp Gold on a standard PC?
Yes. WhatsUp Gold is designed for PC-based deployment, which simplifies initial setup and reduces the need for specialized hardware. Performance depends on the scale of monitoring and data retention settings.
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What deployment considerations are there for distributed monitoring?
Common considerations include the placement of the central site versus remote probes, network bandwidth for data transfer, and security policies for credentials and access control. Proper topology design helps optimize performance and scalability.
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