Enabling FIPS 140-2 mode

Note: For information about operating WhatsUp Gold in FIPS-140-2 mode, please see About operating WhatsUp Gold in FIPS 140-2 mode.

To enable or disable FIPS 140-2 mode:

1. From the console main menu, click Configure > Program Options.
2. Click the General icon.
3. Select Operate in FIPS 140-2 mode to enable FIPS 140-2 mode. Clear the selection to stop WhatsUp Gold from operating in FIPS 140-2 mode.

   Note: WhatsUp Gold automatically enables FIPS 140-2 mode when it detects that it is operating on a FIPS-compliant operating system.

   Note: This option is disabled if any of the configured credentials in the Credentials Library are not FIPS-compliant. In order for this option to be available, you must go to the Credentials Library and either modify or remove the non-compliant credentials.

4. Click OK to save changes.

See Also Using the Program Options Enabling the polling engine Enabling actions Enabling performance monitors Enabling WhatsVirtual event collection Enabling Ping Throttle Enabling the SNMP Trap Listener Enabling the Windows Event Log listener Enabling the Syslog listener About the WhatsUp Gold default SSL certificates Changing the device state colors or icons Passive Monitor Listeners Changing how long report data is stored Selecting a display font Changing clock/regional preferences Changing the date and time format Using the WhatsUp Services Controller