Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Distributed Central Site Upgrade License – 750 Devices PC Edition

Upgrade your network monitoring with Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Distributed Central Site Upgrade License for 750 devices on the PC edition. This license unlocks centralized, scalable visibility across distributed networks, enabling a single, high-performance management console to monitor, map, and alert on thousands of endpoints. Designed for medium to large IT environments, this upgrade license enhances your ability to discover devices, track performance, and respond to incidents faster. With the Central Site capability, you gain centralized control and a unified view of remote sites, branches, and data centers, all from one robust desktop or server installation.

• Centralized visibility for distributed networks: Manage multiple remote locations from a single WhatsUp Gold central site. The upgrade extends the PC edition’s reach, delivering consistent monitoring, topology mapping, and alerting across the entire deployment.
• Scalable device coverage up to 750 devices: The license supports monitoring up to 750 networked devices, including hosts, servers, routers, switches, and virtual machines, ensuring you can grow without licensing bottlenecks.
• Comprehensive discovery and mapping: Automatically discover devices on the network, generate intuitive topology maps, and visualize dependencies to pinpoint issues quickly and accurately.
• Proactive alerting and reporting: Configurable alerts, thresholds, and reports help IT teams stay ahead of performance degradation, outages, and capacity concerns with clear, actionable insights.
• Flexible deployment on PC edition: Designed for a Windows-based PC hosting WhatsUp Gold, this upgrade integrates smoothly with existing installations to minimize downtime and maximize return on investment.

Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Distributed Central Site Upgrade License – 750 Devices PC Edition

• License Type: Upgrade License for Progress WhatsUp Gold v17
• Device Coverage: Up to 750 devices
• Edition: PC Edition (Windows-based deployment) with Distributed Central Site capabilities
• Deployment Model: Central Site with distributed polling and remote monitoring
• Prerequisites: Requires an existing WhatsUp Gold installation and base license for v17; license upgrade is applied to the central site host

how to install Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Distributed Central Site Upgrade License – 750 Devices PC Edition

• Prepare the host system: Ensure the PC hosting WhatsUp Gold is running a compatible Windows OS and has sufficient resources for the upgraded device count and central site features.
• Validate base license: Confirm you have a valid WhatsUp Gold v17 base license on the same installation where the upgrade will be applied.
• Obtain upgrade license: Retrieve the upgrade license key or file from your authorized Progress distributor or licensing portal as your upgrade entitlement.
• Apply the upgrade license: Open the WhatsUp Gold License Manager (or the appropriate licensing workflow), enter the upgrade key or import the license file, and confirm activation.
• Restart services and verify: Restart the WhatsUp Gold services if required, then verify device coverage, central site functionality, and distributed polling across the 750-device scope.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does this upgrade license include? A: This is a Central Site upgrade license for Progress WhatsUp Gold v17, enabling distributed monitoring with coverage for up to 750 devices on the PC edition.
• Q: Do I need an existing WhatsUp Gold license to apply this upgrade? A: Yes. This upgrade assumes an active WhatsUp Gold v17 installation and base license; the upgrade augments device coverage and central site capabilities.
• Q: What platforms are supported by the PC edition? A: The PC edition Generally runs on a Windows-based host; the upgrade integrates with your existing Windows installation and WhatsUp Gold instance.
• Q: Can I exceed 750 devices in the future? A: Device counts are defined by the license. If you anticipate growth beyond 750, you would need an additional license or an upgraded tier from Progress.
• Q: Where can I obtain installation and licensing support? A: Licensing and installation guidance are provided through your Progress representative or authorized distributor; consult official support channels for step-by-step assistance.