Additional steps to configure Failover during installation
- Last Updated: July 3, 2025
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- WhatsUp Gold
- Version 2025
- Version 2024
After entering a license key that includes Failover features and that designates the machine on which WhatsUp Gold is being installed will serve as the Secondary site, you'll simply continue with the workflow described previously. There are no additional installation dialogs specific to the Secondary Site configuration.
After entering a license key that includes Failover features and that designates the machine on which WhatsUp Gold is being installed will serve as the Primary site, you'll be prompted to complete the following steps at the appropriate points during installation.

Enter SQL Server name (using the IP address of the Secondary site, database instance name if you are not using the default, and port number if necessary) and sysadmin credentials so the setup program has permissions to create a new SQL Server login for WhatsUp Gold. Please note, the sysadmin login is only used during WhatsUp Gold installation and is not stored anywhere. Click Next.
Please continue using the procedure steps found in the applicable Advanced installation help topic to complete your WhatsUp Gold installation.