Description
Unlock scalable, centralized network visibility with the Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site PC Upgrade License for 3500 devices. This upgrade license extends your existing WhatsUp Gold deployment, enabling a distributed central-site architecture that gives IT teams a unified view across multiple locations. Designed for Windows-based PCs, it streamlines monitoring, alerting, and reporting while preserving your current configuration and dashboards. If you’re expanding your IT footprint, this license provides a practical, cost-effective path to broaden coverage, improve uptime, and accelerate issue resolution without a major infrastructure overhaul.
- Scalable central-site monitoring for up to 3500 devices across multiple locations — Achieve a single, coherent view of performance, availability, and inventory across your distributed network, simplifying management and speeding incident response.
- Seamless upgrade path — Activate the upgrade on your existing WhatsUp Gold installation without a full reinstallation, preserving settings, thresholds, and dashboards while expanding device coverage.
- PC-based deployment — Deploy the central-site component on a Windows PC, providing a flexible, on-prem monitoring solution that scales with your environment without specialized hardware.
- Advanced monitoring capabilities — Benefit from real-time alerts, auto-discovery of devices, customizable dashboards, historical reporting, and proactive insights to optimize uptime and service quality.
- Cost-effective scalability for growing networks — A high-capacity license tailored for mid- to large-sized enterprises, enabling rapid expansion of monitoring scope as your network evolves.
Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site PC Upgrade License - 3500 Devices
- License type: Upgrade license for Progress WhatsUp Gold, designed to extend an existing deployment to support a distributed central-site monitoring model.
- Device coverage: Supports up to 3500 devices under the central-site distributed monitoring configuration.
- Deployment model: Central Site distributed architecture with a PC-based central management component to provide centralized visibility and control.
- Platform compatibility: Intended for Windows PCs running a compatible WhatsUp Gold installation; ensure your current version is eligible for the upgrade.
- Activation and licensing: Requires an existing WhatsUp Gold license; activation is processed through the standard Progress licensing workflow.
- Support and updates: Includes access to standard product updates and support terms in line with your current WhatsUp Gold maintenance agreement.
How to install Progress WhatsUp Gold Distributed Central Site PC Upgrade License - 3500 Devices
- Step 1: Verify you already have an active WhatsUp Gold installation at the central site and confirm that the current license is eligible for an upgrade to distributed central-site monitoring.
- Step 2: Obtain the upgrade license key from Progress and confirm the 3500-device coverage matches your deployment needs.
- Step 3: On the central-site PC running WhatsUp Gold, open the application and navigate to the License Manager or licensing section.
- Step 4: Enter or paste the upgrade license key, follow the on-screen prompts to activate, and complete the activation workflow as directed by the licensing portal.
- Step 5: Restart the WhatsUp Gold services if prompted and verify the central-site license status indicates 3500 devices. Confirm that device discovery and distributed monitoring across sites are functioning as expected.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What does the 3500 devices upgrade license include?A: It enables distributed central-site monitoring for up to 3500 devices within an existing WhatsUp Gold deployment, allowing centralized visibility across multiple locations without reinstalling the software.
- Q: Can I upgrade an existing trial or standard WhatsUp Gold installation?A: Yes, provided the upgrade is eligible and the current license supports an upgrade path to a distributed central-site model.
- Q: Do I need to install any new hardware for the central site?A: No dedicated hardware is required if you choose a PC-based central-site deployment; ensure the PC meets the performance requirements for your device count and monitoring load.
- Q: How does the upgrade affect current configurations and dashboards?A: The upgrade preserves existing configurations, thresholds, and dashboards, while enabling the extended central-site capabilities and added device coverage.
- Q: Is internet access required for license activation? A: Activation typically uses the Progress licensing workflow, which may require internet access to validate the key. Check your environment’s connectivity requirements with your license administrator.
- Q: What kind of support is included with this upgrade? A: Support terms align with your current WhatsUp Gold maintenance agreement, including software updates and vendor assistance during the license term.
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