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As IT environments grow more distributed and resilient, the Progress WhatsUp Gold network monitoring solution is evolving to meet the moment. Starting in early 2026, Progress will officially retire the legacy Failover Manager and usher in a new era of high availability (HA) by design. This modern, scalable approach aligns with today’s best practices in infrastructure.

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) sure does pack a punch for something with “simple” in its name, as it literally provides the lifeblood of network monitoring and device communications. Network admins rely heavily on SNMP because nearly every technology manufacturer supports the protocol. And, in turn, it enables them to collect information, configure devices and receive alerts about network performance and issues.

International businesses and near-citywide college campuses require effective network management solutions to minimize downtime, optimize performance and strengthen cybersecurity. In summary, network management helps maintain the efficiency, reliability and security of a local and/or cloud-based network. However, developing a viable network management strategy requires an understanding beyond its actions.