Progress WhatsUp Gold Network Traffic Analysis + 1 Year Service Agreement - License - 10 Source

Unlock deep visibility into your network with Progress WhatsUp Gold Network Traffic Analysis. This powerful on-premises solution provides real-time insights into traffic patterns, application performance, and user experience across your entire IT environment. The package includes a 10-source license and a 1-year service agreement, delivering comprehensive monitoring, proactive alerting, and detailed reporting to help IT teams identify bottlenecks, optimize bandwidth, and maintain peak network health. Designed for straightforward PC installation, WhatsUp Gold makes it easy to start collecting data from up to ten sources right away, empowering you to make informed decisions that improve performance, security, and reliability. Whether you’re managing a small office network or a distributed enterprise, this solution scales with you, offering flexible dashboards, customizable reports, and robust analytics that translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Real-time Network Traffic Analysis across 10 sources, delivering full visibility into bandwidth usage, traffic patterns, and application impact.
• 1-Year Service Agreement included, providing software updates, security patches, and dedicated technical support to keep your monitoring environment current and reliable.
• PC-based, on-premises installation that integrates with existing infrastructure with a guided setup, minimizing deployment time and complexity.
• Advanced analytics with interactive dashboards, top talkers, flow data, protocol analysis, and customizable reports to support capacity planning and performance optimization.
• Scalable architecture designed to grow with your network, allowing you to add more sources, create tailored alerting rules, and share insights across teams with clear, print-ready documentation.

Technical Details of Progress WhatsUp Gold Network Traffic Analysis + 1 Year Service Agreement - License - 10 Source

• Product Type: Network Traffic Analysis system within the WhatsUp Gold suite
• License: 10 Source
• Service Agreement: 1 Year
• Deployment Model: On-Premises (PC Install) for local monitoring and data retention
• Key Capabilities: real-time traffic monitoring, bandwidth usage analytics, application visibility, protocol analysis, top talkers, historical trends, custom dashboards, and comprehensive reporting
• Source Coverage: Supports up to ten monitored sources, with scalable options for additional devices and interfaces
• Data Insights: actionable metrics, alerts, and threshold-based notifications to help teams respond quickly to performance issues

how to install Progress WhatsUp Gold Network Traffic Analysis + 1 Year Service Agreement - License - 10 Source

• Step 1: Retrieve your license key and installer package from your Progress account or vendor portal, ensuring you have the 10 Source license and the associated 1-year service agreement ready.
• Step 2: Prepare the target PC by meeting minimum hardware and software prerequisites as outlined in the download documentation, and ensure network access to the devices you plan to monitor.
• Step 3: Run the installer on the designated PC and follow the guided prompts to complete the initial setup, including acceptance of the license terms and the activation of the 1-year service agreement.
• Step 4: Add your first set of monitored sources—such as routers, switches, servers, and critical endpoints—by supplying connection details, credentials, and required SNMP or API access as applicable.
• Step 5: Configure dashboards and data collection preferences. Tailor views to highlight key metrics like bandwidth utilization, top talkers, application usage, and protocol distribution for quick, at-a-glance health checks.
• Step 6: Establish alerting rules based on thresholds that align with your network policy. Set up notification channels to ensure IT teams receive timely alerts via email, pager, or integrated ticketing systems.
• Step 7: Validate data collection by confirming live traffic is visible in the dashboards, and run a quick report to verify data accuracy and reporting formats before handing the tool to operations teams.
• Step 8: Activate your 1-year service agreement and confirm ongoing access to support, updates, and maintenance. Schedule regular reviews to ensure license compliance and optimal performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the 10 Source license cover?
• A: The 10 Source license allows monitoring of up to ten distinct network sources (devices or endpoints) with real-time traffic analysis, dashboards, reports, and alerts, under a 1-year service agreement that includes updates and support.
• Q: Is this solution installed on a single PC, or can it scale across multiple servers?
• A: The provided package is designed for PC-based on-premises installation and supports up to ten sources for the current license. You can scale by adding more sources within the license limits or by upgrading to higher-capacity licenses as needed.
• Q: What kind of support is included with the 1-year service agreement?
• A: The 1-year service agreement typically includes access to software updates, security patches, and technical support from the vendor to assist with installation, configuration, and ongoing usage.
• Q: What kind of data does WhatsUp Gold Network Traffic Analysis collect?
• A: It collects network traffic data such as bandwidth usage, traffic flows, application and protocol visibility, top talkers, and historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into network performance.
• Q: Can I customize dashboards and reports?
• A: Yes. The platform offers customizable dashboards and reporting options to meet your specific monitoring needs and stakeholder requirements, making it easier to communicate network health and performance.
• Q: How quickly can I deploy the product?
• A: Deployment time depends on your environment and the number of sources being added. With the PC-based installer and guided setup, many users can complete a basic deployment within a few hours and expand gradually as needed.