# Enabling add-ons in OpManager

OpManager offers real-time network health monitoring and can be extended with dedicated add-ons for specific management needs. These add-ons integrate seamlessly with OpManager, enhancing its functionality and transforming it into a one-stop shop for all your network management needs.

The following are the list of add-ons, their features, and the steps to enable them in OpManager.

- **Add-ons and plugins:**
  - [Config management add-on](#ncm)
  - [Firewall log analysis add-on](#firewall)
  - [Flow analysis add-on](#flow-analysis)
  - [IPAM & SPM add-on](#opu)
  - [Applications Manager plugin](#apm)
- [Other add-ons](#other)
- [Steps to apply license for add-ons in OpManager](#license-steps)

## Add-ons and plugins

To enable or disable these add-ons, go to the **Displayed Modules** under the **Settings** icon found to the left of the profile icon on the top right, and check or uncheck the necessary checkboxes.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/enable-addons-gif.gif)

### Config management add-on:

Automate network device configuration tasks, ensure consistency across your network, and simplify configuration backups and rollbacks.

- OpManager comes with Config Management pre-enabled on the [30-day trial](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/download-free.html).
- Go to the **Network tab -> Config Management ->**, and click on the '**+**' icon to utilize it.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/ncm-2.png)

- Alternatively, find the NCM tab with sample data on any device's snapshot page and click on the link to get started.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/ncm-1.PNG)

### Firewall Log analysis add-on:

Gain insights into firewall logs, identify security threats, and ensure compliance with security policies.

- Head to Displayed Modules under the **Settings** icon found to the left of the profile icon on the top right, and enable **Log Analysis (Firewall)**. This add-on will be available during the 30-day free trial period.
- Once enabled, go to the **Network tab -> Firewall Logs and Rules -> Forward Syslog** to make use of the add-on.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/fwa-2.PNG)

- Or go to the snapshot page of a firewall device from OpManager inventory, locate the Security tab with sample data. Click on the **Discover Firewall, or Terminal/CLI, or Import Syslog Files** links to start using the add-on.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/fwa.png)

### Flow analysis add-on:

Deep dive into network traffic patterns, identify bandwidth hogs, and optimize resource allocation.

- Head to Displayed Modules under the **Settings** icon found to the left of the profile icon on the top right, and enable **Flow Analysis (NetFlow)**. This add-on will be available during the 30-day free trial period.
- Once enabled, access the **Network tab -> Flow Analysis ->** Click on **Export Flow** to utilize the add-on.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/nfa.PNG)

- Or go to the device snapshot page of any Netflow devices from OpManager inventory, locate the NetFlow tab with sample data. Click on the **Export flow link** to begin using the add-on.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/nfa-2.PNG)

### IPAM & SPM add-on:

Manage and track IP addresses and switch ports efficiently, detect rogue devices, streamline IP allocation, and visualize network topology.

- Head to Displayed Modules under the **Settings** icon found to the left of the profile icon on the top right, and enable IP Management (OpUtils).
- You can also enable the add-on from the IP Management module under the **Network tab** or the **Port View** tab on the device snapshot page, both of which include sample data and a link to enable the add-on.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/oputils-1.PNG)

- After enabling, access **Network tab -> IP Management** and click on **Add** to utilize the add-on.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/oputils-3.PNG)

- Or go to the device snapshot page from OpManager inventory, find the **Port View tab**, from where you can manage switch ports for the device.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/oputils-2.PNG)

### Applications Manager plugin:

Monitor applications and infrastructure components including application servers, databases, websites, cloud resources, containers, etc.

- Initiate the APM plugin installation directly from OpManager UI by navigating to **Applications** tab and clicking on **Download and Install** button.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/enable-apm.png)

- Alternatively, you can go to **Applications** tab under **Inventory**, and click on the download and install button. The download option is also available in the Applications tab in a device snapshot page.

![Add-ons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/apm-2.PNG)

- After the installation process is completed, you will automatically be redirected to the monitor dashboard of your APM plugin console, under the Applications tab.
- You can also install the APM plugin manually for offline users by following the steps mentioned [in this link](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/help/installing-apm-plugin.html).

## Other add-ons:

During the free trial period, all add-ons are available by default. After the free trial ends, separate licenses are required to continue using them. Some features have a limit on the number of monitors available without a license. The table below shows these add-ons and their monitor limits.

| Add-on | Description | License requirements |
|---|---|---|
| [Storage Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/storage-monitoring-introduction.html) | Monitor and manage all your storage devices(RAID and Tape Libraries) with the storage monitoring add-on. | A license is needed to access the full feature after the free trial ends; until then, access is limited. |
| [Access Points](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/access-points.html) | Monitor various aspects of your access points including availability, health, signal, alerts, notifications, generating reports etc. | A license is needed to access the full feature after the free trial ends; until then, access is limited. |
| [IP SLA Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/ip-sla-monitoring.html) | Monitor IP SLA performance and ensure continuous availability. | A license is needed to access the full feature after the free trial ends; until then, access is limited. |
| [URL Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/url-monitoring.html) | Monitor the availability and health of all your public websites as well as your web-based applications running in your network. | A license is needed to access the full feature after the free trial ends; until then, access is limited. |
| [Configure Failover](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/configure-failover-new.html) | Ensure your network remains monitored even when your primary monitoring setup goes down | A license is required to access this feature once the free trial ends. Note that, Failover comes bundled with OpManager Nexus and Enterprise editions. |

## Steps to apply license for add-ons in OpManager

To enable an add-on in an existing OpManager build, you'll need to apply a new license.

- Purchase the necessary add-ons from the OpManager [store](https://store.manageengine.com/opmanager/index.html).
- You will receive the license file from our support team via mail.
- Now, go to the OpManager UI and click on the profile icon on the top-right corner.

![opmanager Addons](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/images/register.PNG)

- Go to the **Register** tab.
- Under the **Apply License** section, click on the **Browse** button to select the license file, and then click on the **Register** button. The license file will be applied now.
- The add-on will be enabled in OpManager.

### Note:

For a fresh OpManager installation on a [30-day free trial](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/download-free.html) basis, once the add-ons are enabled, they will be automatically displayed as separate module tabs in Dashboards, Reports, and Settings. These addons are functional until the 30-day free trial period of OpManager expires. Renew licenses accordingly for both OpManager and the add-ons once the free trial period is over. Contact our support team at [opmanager-support@manageengine.com](mailto:opmanager-support@manageengine.com) for more information.