# Network Configuration Management (NCM) Tools - ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Take control of your network configuration management with ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager v12 ## Automated Network Configuration and Change Management (NCCM) Network Configuration Manager is a multi-vendor [network configuration and change management (NCCM)](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/network-configuration-and-change-management.html?ncm-index) solution for switches, routers, firewalls and other network devices. Network configuration management (NCM) helps automate and take total control of the entire life cycle of device configuration management. ### Configuration Management Schedule device configuration backups, track user activity and spot changes by comparing configuration versions all from a centralized web GUI using network configuration management software. All configuration data retrieved from devices are encrypted using AES 256-bits and stored in the database. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/configuration-change-management-tool.html?ncm-index) ### Real-time Change Management Using network configuration and change management feature, monitor configuration changes, get instant notifications and prevent unauthorized changes to make your networking environment secure, stable and compliant. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/real-time-change-detection.html?ncm-index) ### Compliance Auditing Using network configuration management tool (Network Configuration Manager), define standard practices and policies, check device configurations for violations and readily apply remedial measures to ensure device compliance. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/compliance-and-automation.html?ncm-index) ### Automating Configuration Tasks Save time by automating your network configuration as well as repetitive, time-consuming configuration management tasks by centrally applying configuration changes to devices in bulk. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/automation.html?ncm-index) ### Firmware Vulnerability Management NCM network helps you to scan your network devices for firmware vulnerabilities and remotely upgrade firmware to eliminate potential threats. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/firmware-vulnerability.html?ncm-index) ### Distributed Configuration Management Manage network configurations in distributed networks with Network Configuration Manager's Enterprise Edition. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/enterprise-network-configuration-management.html?ncm-index) ## Network Configuration Management (NCM), on the go. Businesses today face huge losses due to network disasters. The most common causes of network disasters are faulty configuration changes, compliance violations and configuration conflicts. Such mishaps can be reverted and also avoided if network admins have enhanced visibility into their network and control over the change workflow. Using Network Configuration Manager's user activity tracking, change management and configuration backup, you can make your network disaster-proof. Check out this video to learn how you can manage configurations, change and compliance using the network configuration management software called Network Configuration Manager. ![Play Video](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/vid-th.avif) ## What Network Configuration Manager can do for you - [Configuration Change Alerting](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/change-management.html?ncm-index) - [Search Configurations & Devices](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/searching-devices.html?ncm-index) - [In-Depth Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/network-reports.html?ncm-index) - [Configuration Comparison](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/compare-config.html?ncm-index) - [Compliance](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/pci-compliance.html?ncm-index) - [Job Scheduling](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/scheduling-configuration-tasks.html?ncm-index) - [Remote Firmware Upgrade](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/firmware-upgrade.html?ncm-index) - [Change Review & Approval Mechanism](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/configuration-approval.html?ncm-index) - [Configuration Rollback](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/restore-configurations.html?ncm-index) - [Role-Based Access Control](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/role-based-access-control-RBAC.html?ncm-index) [Explore more features](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/features.html?ncm-index) ## Configuration Management, on the go. ![NCM apps](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/ncm-mobile-appps.avif) The Network Configuration Manager mobile app puts network control at your fingertips. Available for both [Android](https://manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/Mobile-apps/ncm-android-app.html?ncm-index) and [iOS](https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-apps/ncm-iphoneapp.html?ncm-index) devices, the app lets you stay on top of critical network tasks, even when you're on the go. This mobile app provides essential insights into: 1. Configuration backups 2. Configuration changes 3. Firmware vulnerabilities 4. Compliance status 5. User activities 6. Startup and running conflicts [![Network Configuration iOS App](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/app-store-icon.avif)](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/manageengine-network-configuration/id1095964476) [![Network Configuration Google play App](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/google-play-badge.avif)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manageengine.ncm) ## End-to-end configuration management, simplified Using Network Configuration Manager, centrally [manage your network configurations](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/manage-device-configuration.html?ncm-index) such as network switch configuration management, router management, etc. Make your network disaster-proof with improved visibility into your network infrastructure. Learn how [network device management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/network-device-management.html?ncm-index) works with Network Configuration Manager. ### Informative Inventory Informative device inventory depicting device details and hardware properties. ![Network Device Inventory Software - ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/NCM-configuration-backup-nccm.avif) ### Configuration Versioning & Comparison Option to quickly compare any two configuration versions for changes within same device or different devices. ![Configuration diff view Tool](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/Config-Diff-view.avif) ### Scheduling Configuration Backup & Other Tasks Scheduled tasks to automate various configuration operations, including nightly backups. ![Network Switch Backup - ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/Scheduling-configurations.avif) ### Role-based Access Control Role-based privileges to restrict access to device configurations. ![RBAC User Management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/RBAC-user-mangement.avif) ### Real-time Configuration Change Tracking Network configuration and change management provides the provision to monitor devices and detect configuration changes in real-time in your network. ![NCM Real Time Change Detection](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/Real-time-change-tracking.avif) ### Change Management Rules & Notifications NCM network also provides provision to initiate alerts or to automatically rollback device configurations upon identifying configuration changes. ![Monitor Network Configuration Changes - ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/change-management-notifications.avif) ### Compliance Monitoring Provision to define standards and check the configurations to stay compliant to current day industry standards. ![NCM Compliance & Automation](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/compliance.avif) ### Firmware Vulnerability Management NCM lists the vulnerable devices with their CVE ID, base score, severity level, and links containing patch fixes. ![NCM Firmware Vulnerability Management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/firmware-vulnerability-management.avif) ### Automation Using Configlets & Scripts NCM lists the vulnerable devices with their CVE ID, base score, severity level, and links containing patch fixes. ![Configuration Automation - ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/configlets.avif) ### User Activity Tracking Complete record of 'who', 'what' and 'when' of device configuration change in your network. ![NCM User Audit](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/User-Audit.avif) ### Reports on Inventory, Configuration Changes, Compliance Intuitive reports on entire device configuration management scenario in your enterprise. ![NCM Reports](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/Reports.avif) ### Workflow automation Automate first level troubleshooting steps and on-going manual tasks with ease. ![NCM Configlets Workflow](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/Workflow.avif) ### Color-coded alarms Supports color coded alarms and provides event history associated with each alarm. ![Configure NCM Alarms](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/images/index/Alarms.avif) ## Start managing your network like a pro! Choose the edition that best suits your network infrastructural requirements. ### Free - Configuration backup - Network automation using Configlets - Real-time change detection - Configuration change notifications and rollback mechanism - Network compliance management - Detailed reports - Support for devices from 200+ vendors - Manage 2 devices for free ### Professional - Configuration backup - Network automation using Configlets - Real-time change detection - Configuration change notifications and rollback mechanism - Network compliance management - Detailed reports - Support for devices from 200+ vendors - Manage up to 10000 devices - 24x5 technical support ### Enterprise - Configuration backup - Network automation using Configlets - Real-time change detection - Configuration change notifications and rollback mechanism - Network compliance management - Detailed reports - Support for devices from 200+ vendors - Manage up to 50000 devices - 24x5 technical support - Distributed environment support - Automatic data sync - Automatic update - Collective data/reports in the central server [Detailed Comparison](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/ncm-editions.html?ncm-index) ## Devices supported by Network Configuration Manager [More...](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/view-device-models.html)