Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Failover Manager Premium Upgrade License – 1500 Devices High Availability Edition

The Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Failover Manager Premium Upgrade License – 1500 Devices High Availability Edition is a powerful upgrade designed for enterprise networks that demand continuous monitoring, rapid fault resolution, and uncompromising uptime. Built for on-premises PC deployment, this premium upgrade extends your existing WhatsUp Gold installation with a sophisticated Failover Manager, enabling automated failover, synchronized configurations, and centralized control across up to 1500 monitored devices. It’s the ideal solution for data centers, branch offices, and large campus networks that cannot tolerate downtime or blind spots in their monitoring stack. With a focus on reliability, scalability, and seamless integration with your existing IT workflow, this edition helps network teams detect issues faster, diagnose root causes with clarity, and respond with confidence.

• High-availability monitoring with automated failover: The Failover Manager ensures continuous visibility and uninterrupted monitoring even during hardware failures, maintenance windows, or network disruptions. It orchestrates automatic failover of critical monitoring services so alerts, dashboards, and reports remain available when you need them most.
• Scalable for large environments (up to 1500 devices): Designed to support substantial network estates, this edition provides robust device coverage without compromising performance. Monitor a diverse mix of routers, switches, servers, virtual machines, and endpoints from a single, centralized interface.
• PC-based on-prem deployment with a simple upgrade path: Install and configure on a Windows PC, then upgrade your existing WhatsUp Gold deployment to unlock premium Failover Manager capabilities. The upgrade path is streamlined to minimize downtime and accelerate time-to-value.
• Advanced visibility and proactive alerting: Benefit from rich dashboards, customizable reports, and proactive alerts that help you spot trends, forecast capacity, and respond before issues impact users. Fine-tune thresholds, notification channels, and escalation policies to fit your team’s processes.
• Enterprise-ready integration and security: Integrates with your current IT tooling and alert channels, supports role-based access control, and provides secure, scalable monitoring that aligns with enterprise governance and compliance needs.

Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Failover Manager Premium Upgrade License – 1500 Devices High Availability Edition

• License Type: Premium Upgrade License for WhatsUp Gold v17
• Device Coverage: Up to 1500 devices monitored per licensed deployment
• Deployment Platform: On-Premises Windows PC installation
• Software Version: v17.0
• Core Functionality: Failover Manager, High Availability, automated failover orchestration, configuration synchronization, centralized monitoring
• Monitoring Protocols Supported: Standard network discovery and monitoring protocols (e.g., SNMP v1/v2c/v3, ICMP/Ping, WMI, SSH for devices with CLI access, Syslog) with event and alert integration
• Alerting and Notifications: Email, SMS, and integrated channels (subject to license terms and installed add-ons); customizable alert thresholds and escalation rules
• Device Discovery and Management: Auto-discovery capabilities, device grouping, and scalable dashboards to manage large device populations
• Security and Access: Role-based access control (RBAC), secure authentication options, and centralized policy enforcement
• Upgrade Scope: Upgrades existing WhatsUp Gold deployments to include Failover Manager Premium features for enhanced reliability
• Maintenance and Support: Includes optional maintenance/updates as part of the upgrade package (terms vary; check with vendor for current options)

How to Install Progress WhatsUp Gold v17 Failover Manager Premium Upgrade License – 1500 Devices High Availability Edition

• Prepare your environment: Verify that your Windows PC meets the minimum hardware and software requirements for WhatsUp Gold v17 and the Failover Manager module. Back up current configurations and ensure you have a valid upgrade license key ready for activation.
• Run the installer on the primary system: Launch the WhatsUp Gold v17 installer on the designated Windows PC. If you’re upgrading from a previous edition, choose the upgrade path when prompted and select the Premium Failover Manager option.
• Enter the license details: During or after the installation, input the Premium Upgrade License key that accompanies this edition. This action unlocks the Failover Manager features and extends device coverage to 1500 systems.
• Configure Failover Manager settings: Define the primary monitoring node, designate a failover node, and establish failover rules. Set synchronization preferences so configurations, dashboards, and alerts stay consistent across both nodes.
• Add devices and enable monitoring: Use auto-discovery to add devices or manually import your inventory. Verify that SNMP, WMI, SSH, and other supported protocols are configured correctly and that devices report status to the central console.
• Set up alerts and dashboards: Create or adjust alert thresholds, notification channels, and escalation policies. Customize dashboards to reflect critical views for network operations, application performance, and security monitoring.
• Validate the failover workflow: Test failover by simulating a primary system outage and confirm that monitoring, alerts, and dashboards remain available on the failover node without data loss or configuration drift.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What exactly does the Premium Upgrade License include?
  A: It adds the Failover Manager module to an existing WhatsUp Gold v17 deployment, enabling high-availability monitoring for up to 1500 devices, automated failover orchestration, and synchronized configurations across primary and failover nodes.
• Q: How many devices can I monitor with this edition?
  A: The license covers up to 1500 devices within a single deployment, giving you expansive visibility across a large network landscape.
• Q: Can I install this on a virtual machine or only on a physical PC?
  A: This edition is designed for on-premises PC installations, but it can be deployed on supported virtual environments that meet the requirements and licensing terms. Always confirm with your procurement team or vendor for deployment specifics.
• Q: What kind of failover capabilities does it provide?
  A: The Failover Manager orchestrates automatic failover of critical monitoring services, preserves configurations across nodes, and maintains uninterrupted access to dashboards and alerts during outages, helping you sustain uptime and incident response efficiency.
• Q: Is ongoing support included with this upgrade?
  A: Maintenance and support options are typically offered by Progress as part of the upgrade package. Terms vary by contract, so verify current support coverage and renewal terms at the time of purchase.
• Q: Will this upgrade affect my existing monitoring data?
  A: The upgrade is designed to preserve existing configurations and monitoring data while enabling new Failover Manager capabilities. It’s advisable to perform a backup prior to upgrading and to validate data integrity after activation.