I really liked how there were video tutorials embedded in the wizard windows for extra assistance. Perhaps it was intended to simplify setup for SMB administrators, but I would have preferred setting a password to be the default, and using the pre-defined password as an option.Īfter installation, the WhatsUp Gold interface automatically launched in the Web browser, and I was prompted to finish the final configuration. However, the installer attempts to use the pre-defined password by default, which is not a good security move. The software installer prompts the user to create a new server administrator password for the WHATSUP instance in the soon-to-be-installed SQL Server. Advanced options are available for administrators who want to select an existing SQL Server instance and configure IIS.
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No need to install each component separately before even getting started. The software installer takes care of installing SQL Server and IIS on the machine as part of the installation process. I liked the fact that Ipswitch made allowances for non-server environments, as this would allow administrators to still use the software. Installation While the software package prefers to be installed on Windows Server, it's possible to proceed on a different type of machine, but it will perform less optimally. For organizations with larger enterprises, Ipswitch offers custom pricing. Larger enterprises can expect to pay over $100,000 for WhatsUp Gold Premium for up to 20,000 devices. For mid-sized enterprise environments, WhatsUp Gold Premium for up to 2,500 has a hefty $18,995 price tag. The entry level pricing for WhatsUp Gold Standard, which covers up to 25 devices, is priced at $1,595.