Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in + 1 Year Service Agreement - License - 50 Device

Discover a smarter way to manage network configurations with the Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in. This powerful extension adds a dedicated layer of control to your WhatsUp Gold environment, enabling centralized configuration management, automated backups, drift detection, and rapid recovery across up to 50 devices. Paired with a 1-year service agreement, you get ongoing updates, priority support, and access to the latest features without the worry of separate renewals. Installed on a Windows PC and designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing WhatsUp Gold deployment, this plug-in helps IT teams enforce policy-compliant configurations, minimize manual errors, and streamline change workflows across on-premises networks, branch offices, and remote sites.

• Centralized configuration management for up to 50 devices: Automatically discover, inventory, and store device configurations in a single, auditable repository. This enables versioned backups, change history, and quick cross-device comparisons, giving you a clear view of configuration posture and drift over time.
• Automated backups and rapid recovery: Schedule regular backups of device configurations and perform fast, reliable restores when needed. Minimize downtime during maintenance windows by rolling back to known-good configurations with confidence, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) for network changes.
• Policy-based change control and drift detection: Define centralized configuration policies and enforce them across your device fleet. Automatic drift detection flags deviations from baseline configurations, helping you maintain consistency with security and compliance requirements.
• Audit-ready reporting and compliance exports: Generate comprehensive reports that document configuration changes, approvals, and rollback activities. Export data for compliance audits, IT governance reviews, or internal change-management processes.
• Seamless integration with Progress WhatsUp Gold: Leverage your existing monitoring ecosystem. The plug-in complements WhatsUp Gold dashboards and alerting with configuration intelligence, linking performance data to configuration events for deeper insight and faster incident resolution.

Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in + 1 Year Service Agreement

• License Type: Configuration Management plug-in for Progress WhatsUp Gold
• Devices Covered: 50 devices
• Service Agreement: 1-year service agreement included with the license
• Platform/Installation: PC-based installation on Windows; designed to integrate with an existing WhatsUp Gold deployment
• Delivery and Updates: Electronic license with access to product updates and support for the term of the service agreement

How to install Progress WhatsUp Gold Configuration Management plug-in

Step 1: Verify your environment. Ensure Progress WhatsUp Gold is installed and actively running on a Windows PC or server that can reach the WhatsUp Gold data store. Confirm you have a valid 50-device configuration management license key for the plug-in and administrative access to install software.

Step 2: Acquire and launch the installer. Obtain the plug-in installer from your licensed delivery channel and run it on the same machine where WhatsUp Gold is installed or on a connected management workstation. Follow the on-screen prompts to begin the integration process.

Step 3: Enter licensing and configure integration. During installation, input your 50-device license key and authorize the plug-in to communicate with your WhatsUp Gold deployment. The installer configures required services, registers the plug-in with WhatsUp Gold, and establishes the data conduits for configuration data and history.

Step 4: Complete initial connection and discovery. After installation, open WhatsUp Gold, navigate to the Configuration Management area, and confirm the plug-in is active. Initiate a device discovery sweep to populate the initial configuration inventory across the 50 devices you plan to manage.

Step 5: Define policies and backup schedules. Create baseline configurations, set drift-detection thresholds, and establish automated backup intervals. Align these settings with your security policies, change-management workflows, and maintenance calendars to ensure consistent behavior across your environment.

Step 6: Establish roles, permissions, and testing procedures. Assign access rights for operators, auditors, and administrators. Run a non-production test restore to validate backups and rollback procedures, and verify that version histories, timestamps, and change records are accurate before applying changes to production devices.

Step 7: Monitor, alert, and optimize. Use WhatsUp Gold dashboards to monitor configuration health alongside performance metrics. Configure alerts to notify the right teams when drift is detected, backups fail, or a policy is violated, enabling proactive remediation and accelerated response times.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does the 50-device license cover?
A: The 50-device license allows configuration management for up to 50 devices within your WhatsUp Gold environment. It includes a 1-year service agreement that provides updates, patches, and technical support for the plug-in during the term of the agreement. Upgrades or expansions to more devices are typically available through a license upgrade from the vendor.

Q: What is included in the 1-year service agreement?
A: The 1-year service agreement provides access to software updates, ongoing patches, and technical support for the Configuration Management plug-in. It ensures you stay current with product enhancements and receive assistance from the vendor’s support team to resolve installation, configuration, or runtime issues.

Q: Is this plug-in compatible with all versions of Progress WhatsUp Gold?
A: The plug-in is designed to work with supported versions of Progress WhatsUp Gold. For best results, ensure your WhatsUp Gold deployment is on a currently supported release and review compatibility notes provided in your procurement documentation or the vendor’s knowledge base.

Q: Can I upgrade to manage more devices later?
A: Yes. If your network grows beyond 50 devices, you can typically upgrade the license to cover additional devices. Contact the vendor or your account representative to discuss pricing, licensing options, and any migration considerations to ensure a smooth transition.

Q: What benefits does this plug-in provide beyond basic monitoring?
A: In addition to monitoring, the Configuration Management plug-in centralizes device configurations, enforces policy-based changes, maintains versioned backups, and delivers audit-ready reporting. This combination reduces configuration drift, accelerates change workflows, improves security posture, and aids compliance reporting — all while integrating with your existing WhatsUp Gold data and alerts.