Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management Plug-in Upgrade - 5000 Devices

Take control of your network configurations with the Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in upgrade. This license upgrade empowers IT teams to scale their configuration management capabilities across large, complex environments, delivering automated backups, robust change tracking, and policy enforcement designed to minimize downtime and human error. Built to integrate seamlessly with Progress WhatsUp Gold, the plug-in allows you to extend monitoring and configuration workflows to up to 5000 devices from a single, centralized PC-based deployment. With a focus on reliability and ease of use, this upgrade license delivers the essential tools you need to maintain consistent network configurations while accelerating change approval processes and audit readiness.

Whether you are maintaining a campus network, a distributed enterprise, or a managed service provider environment, the upgrade is designed to slip into your existing WhatsUp Gold workflow. The flexible licensing model ensures you can start with your current deployment and scale up as your device footprint grows. The PC-based installation keeps things simple for administrators who prefer local control, while the core WhatsUp Gold integration enables powerful cross-functional workflows across monitoring, alerting, and configuration management. By automating routine tasks such as configuration backups, baseline comparisons, drift detection, and remediation guidance, this plug-in reduces manual toil, increases visibility, and helps you meet regulatory requirements and internal security policies more effectively.

• Scale to 5000 devices with an upgrade license that unlocks comprehensive configuration management across routers, switches, servers, and other networked devices, enabling centralized control and audit-ready configuration baselines.
• PC-based deployment for simplicity and speed, allowing quick activation, straightforward license management, and local control within your existing WhatsUp Gold environment.
• Robust configuration management features including automated device discovery, secure configuration backups, change tracking, drift analysis, policy enforcement, and guided remediation to maintain steady network performance.
• Seamless integration with Progress WhatsUp Gold, leveraging your current monitoring data, dashboards, alerts, and reporting to extend visibility into configuration health without disrupting established workflows.
• Ongoing value with updates and support—license then includes access to software updates, security patches, and technical support during the term, ensuring your toolset stays current and reliable.

Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management Plug-in

The following technical details summarize the license upgrade and deployment characteristics to help IT planners evaluate fit and requirements. This section compiles key attributes you can use to compare with other solutions and to plan your rollout, budgeting, and training needs.

• License Type: Upgrade License
• Device Capacity: 5000 devices
• Deployment Platform: PC-based installation
• Compatibility: Designed to integrate with Progress WhatsUp Gold's configuration management ecosystem for seamless operation within existing monitoring and management workflows
• Support and Updates: Includes software updates and access to technical support during the license term

How to install Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management Plug-in

• Verify that your PC meets the minimum requirements for Progress WhatsUp Gold and the Configuration Management plug-in, including operating system compatibility, memory, disk space, and available network permissions for device discovery.
• Obtain the upgrade license key for the 5000-device Configuration Management plug-in and ensure you have administrative rights on the PC where you will install the plug-in.
• Download the plug-in installer or locate the installation package from your Progress software portal or authorized distributor, then run the installer on the PC and follow the on-screen prompts to begin the setup.
• During installation, enter the upgrade license key to unlock the 5000-device capacity and complete activation to associate the plug-in with your existing WhatsUp Gold deployment.
• Open Progress WhatsUp Gold, navigate to the Configuration Management section, configure device discovery parameters, set backup schedules, establish drift detection policies, and define enforcement rules to start managing configurations immediately.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the purpose of the 5000-device upgrade license?
  A: The 5000-device upgrade license expands the capacity of the Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in so you can manage configuration for up to 5000 devices, enabling scalable configuration control across large networks.
• Q: How is the plug-in installed?
  A: The upgrade is designed for PC-based installation. After purchasing the license, run the installer on a compatible PC, input the license key, and integrate the plug-in with your existing WhatsUp Gold installation to enable configuration management features.
• Q: Will this work with my current WhatsUp Gold version?
  A: Yes, the plug-in is built to integrate with Progress WhatsUp Gold’s configuration management ecosystem. Ensure your WhatsUp Gold version is compatible with the plug-in version you purchase and follow the vendor’s upgrade guidance.
• Q: Are updates and support included?
  A: Yes. The license term includes access to software updates and technical support, helping you stay current with new features, security patches, and improvements.
• Q: What happens if I reach 5000 devices and need more?
  A: If your environment requires more than 5000 devices, contact the vendor for guidance on additional licensing options or tiered configurations to ensure continuous monitoring and configuration management without gaps.