Using Application Settings: System

The System Application Settings page allows you to configure your WhatsUp Gold help preferences as well as the necessary passwords required to use JMX-supported monitors. You can also view current product license and plug-in information. To access the System Application Settings, click the settings icon () > Application Settings.

Help

To set your preferred help source, select one of the following:

• Use online help. Select this option to use WhatsUp Gold help located on the WhatsUp Gold web site. You must have an internet connection to use this help.
• Use local help. Select this option to use WhatsUp Gold help located in the local WhatsUp Gold application folders. This help is included with the WhatsUp Gold installation.

JMX Security

To set the SSL passwords for JMX-supported monitors, enter the following passwords, then click Save.

• KeyStore Password
• TrustStore Password

These passwords can be found in the following locations on the WhatsUp Gold server and any other machine with a remote poller installed:

• KeyStore File: INSTALLDIR\Data\JavaSecurity\WhatsUpJMX.keystore
• TrustStore File: INSTALLDIR\Data\JavaSecurity\WhatsUpJMX.truststore

Important: If changes are made to either the KeyStore or TrustStore passwords, the NmPoller processes on the local machine as well as on any machines with remote pollers installed must be restarted.

About

To view current license and plug-in information, click About WhatsUp Gold.... The About WhatsUp Gold dialog appears with the following information:

• License Type
• Serial Number
• Edition
• Maximum Devices

The About WhatsUp Gold dialog also displays the number of devices that are currently monitored in relation to the maximum number of licensed devices that are available. Additionally, the About WhatsUp Gold dialog lists each plug-in for which you are licensed and any other applicable information about the plug-in:

• Plug-in. Displays the name of the product.
• License Type. Displays the type of license currently active for your WhatsUp Gold installation.
• Time Remaining. Displays the amount of time left to use the plug-in before it expires.
• Current Limit. Displays the current/maximum numbers of data sources used by the plug-in.

For additional help and information about managing your product license, go to the WhatsUp Customer Portal.

See Also Using the WhatsUp Gold Web Interface Accessing the web interface About the WhatsUp Gold web interface Organizing devices, device groups, and maps with drag-and-drop