Network Backup Software

The consequences of a network device downtime are multi-fold and a one-stop solution to this is network backup through the best network backup software. A device down time can result in disrupted network connectivity, application unavailability, loss of data, and more. This translates to the business as lost opportunity, shaken customer loyalty, damaged reputation, and lowered employee morale. The performance of a network device depends on several factors like the device OS upgrades, device configurations and more. Out of these, the device configurations are a vulnerable area since they are the part of the device that's more often changed/edited. In fact, a staggering 35% of network device down time is caused by man-made configuration errors and software failures due to untimely outages.

 

Network restoration without a network backup tool

A network down time can be reduced by fixing the issue as soon as possible so that the network device can be up and running. But in most cases, fixing the issue that caused the down time in the first place is not an easy task. The biggest time blocker when it comes to fixing a faulty device is identifying the root cause. Most network admins spend a whole lot of time in trouble-shooting the issue while the device remains down. The best way to cut down on the time that the device is unfunctional is by network devices backup by uploading a backup configuration file into the device through an automatic network backup software and restart it. In reality, how many of us network admins can confidently say that we have the configuration backup of all our network devices?

How does network backup solution help in reducing device downtime?

An automated network backup software reduces device downtime greatly by helping you to upload stable configuration files from the backup repository to the device. Once stable configuration files have been uploaded, all network functions are immediately restored. A network admin can bring back the device before troubleshooting and finding the root cause provided the right configuration file is backed up. The real challenge in this is to always have the configuration files backed up and also to have the knowledge of which file to upload. Network Configuration Manager (NCM) provides a simple and affordable one-step implementation network backup solution to have the updated configuration files. With these configuration files stored securely, a network downtime ceases to be a haunting experience. In the occurence of a network device downtime, the backed up configuration file can be uploaded to the device to bring it back to life thus drastically reducing the downtime.

How to backup network device configurations using Network Configuration Manager?

Once the devices in the network are discovered into NCM, the network backup tool, NCM will be able to communicate with the device and fetch their config files. Whenever a configuration backup is triggered through network configuration backup software, the current startup and running configuration files in the device will be backed up and stored securely, providing a perfect network backup solution. Network Configuration Manager also supports enterprise network backup solutions. Network device Configuration Backup can be triggered in the following ways:

  • Manual Backups
  • Scheduled Backups
  • Syslog-based automated backups

Manual Network Configuration Backups

When a risky change is to be implemented across the network, it is proactive to backup the configuration files to be safe in case of a mishap. Having the configurations backups before carrying out a change will prove essential to instantly revert if the change back-fires. Network Configuration Manager also called as network backup software or network configuration backup software helps to backup any number of devices or device groups with a single click instantaneously. A large number of devices can be selected in bulk and their configuration files can be backed up at any instant using manual backups.

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Scheduled Network Configuration Backup with network backup tool

The best way to make sure you always have the updated configuration files is to schedule the task of getting the configuration backups. Especially in enterprises with large number of devices, the task of taking a configuration backup becomes a mundane task taking up most of the time of an admin. When scheduled, this mundane but important task of getting the configuration backups can be taken care of by the network configuration backup tool called as Network Configuration Manager. Being able to schedule network configuration backups will free up a network admin's time to do productivity enhancing tasks. Learn more about Scheduled Backups here .

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Syslog Based Automated Network Configuration Backup

In a network environment consisting of many devices, there will be certain devices like core router and Firewall which are critical in nature. Any change to these devices can turn to be disastrous to the entire network. For this reason, it is imperative to capture any change that happens in these devices and a automatic network backup tool is essential. To manually monitor and trigger backups upon each change is a task that's close to impossible. Network Configuration Manager constantly listens to the syslog messages from the devices to identify a change. Once a change is identified, Network Configuration Manager automatically triggers a configuration backup.

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Customer reviews

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- Rob Calhoun, W.C. Bradley Company
"Network Configuration Manager has worked very well for us. Their technical support has been outstanding and they have gone above and beyond what I would have expected. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who would like to successfully manage their configuration files for all of their devices. "
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- Larry Ware, Federal Signal Global Network Boffin
"Manageengine Network Configuration Manager has proven a very useful tool to help Federal Signal, Inc. manage multiple vendors equipment across multiple geographic locations. It has allowed us to effectively manage remote device configurations and implement effective change control for network infrastructure. "
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- Kevin Spies, Manager of Network Operations, Lightyear Network Solutions, LLC
"Network Configuration Manager is a very powerful configuration management tool. Network Configuration Manager has saved us a great deal of time if a problem does arise because we know we can immediately pull the history of changes made and roll back the running configuration to a last known good configuration if needed. If you are someone that is currently wondering how to get a handle on your configurations changes then Network Configuration Manager is for you."
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- Neil C. Perry, IT Manager, Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer, Inc
"Network Configuration Manager has helped us save a great deal of time in rolling out configuration changes to numerous network devices within minutes rather than hours, or even days. The automated approach on backups allows us to sleep at night knowing that we always have the most up to date configurations of our devices. The web interface quickly gives you a user friendly snapshot of the status of your devices providing you the knowledge of what devices are backed up, not backed up, have start/run conflicts, etc. NCM is by far the biggest bang for your buck on the market. It's an absolute must for network admins of enterprises of all sizes."
 
 

Case Studies - Network Configuration Manager

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Network Configuration Manager - Case Study - Business Continuity for Telecom Service Provider

Industry: Business

Telcommunication services like telephony and internet access are bare essentials in this age for both businesses and residential customers to connect with one another. To enjoy satisfied clientele, Providers offering these services must deliver uniterrupted access, wide coverage, high quality of service, and in the process, maximize efficiency & profits for their customers.

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Network Configuration Manager helps Princeton University's network infrastructure stay in top shape

Industry: Business

Princeton University, one of America's top research universities uses ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager to automate Network Configuration Management and upkeep its network infrastructure.

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ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager helps leading IT service provider for retailers centrally manage network device configurations

Industry: Business

Bovertis B.V, a leading IT solution/support provider for retail industry in The Netherlands uses Network Configuration Manager to automate the entire life-cycle of device configuration management; saves time, resources and improves productivity.

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