New in v12

Introduced WhatsConnected plug-in.
Implemented significant NetFlow performance improvements and lowered memory usage.

For information on available plug-ins and to see release notes for each plug-in, see WhatsUp Gold plug-ins documentation.

Added support for high capacity SNMP interface counters through the Interface Performance Monitor.
Added support for NetSNMP agents for UNIX CPU utilization.
Added configurable interface name for SNMP interfaces.
Included select Cisco MIBs for use in WhatsUp Gold.
Added the SNMP MIB Walker network tool which allows you to browse for SNMP objects on a device.
Added the SNMP MIB File Explorer network tool which allows you to browse for SNMP objects in defined MIB files.
Added the MIB Manager for the import and validation of MIB files.
Improved SNMP API to support enhanced scripting capabilities with the Script Action and Active Script Monitor.
Added encryption and SMTP authentication to the Email Active Monitor.
Added support for SMTP authentication for email actions.
Extended Short Message Service (SMS) support for SMS Direct.
Implemented drag-and-drop device, group, and map management on the web interface.
Changed from MSDE 2000 database to the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express database.
Added support for Passive Monitors to use device credentials in the Credentials Library.
Added support for Windows Vista.
Updated the Web User Interface.
Added new licensing technology.

Added quick access to real-time data via InstantInfo popups.
Added Split Second Graphs that provide real-time graphical data in performance workspace and full reports, the Web Task Manager, and the Web Performance Monitor.
Added the Web Performance Monitor network tool.
Added the Web Task Manager network tool.
Added the Dashboard Screen Manager application.