Managing hundreds of network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls can be challenging for any IT team. While network monitoring tools provide visibility, they often fall short when it comes to controlling and maintaining device configurations. Relying on multiple tools for backups, compliance, and automation can quickly become costly and inefficient.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager simplifies this process by offering a centralised network device management solution that automates configuration tasks, enforces compliance, and enhances overall network reliability. As a comprehensive network device manager, it empowers IT teams to:
One of the key challenges in network device management is minimising downtime when unexpected outages or configuration errors occur. To ensure quick recovery, it's essential to have up-to-date configuration backups for every device in your network.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager automates this process by performing regular configuration backups across all managed devices. In the event of a device failure or network disruption, admins can instantly restore the last known good configuration, minimising downtime and service impact.
Beyond restoration, Network Configuration Manager also allows you to compare configuration versions side by side, making it easier to identify faulty changes and optimize performance. You can back up configurations of multiple devices in three flexible ways:
With structured, easily retrievable backups, Network Configuration Manager ensures faster recovery, stronger control, and smoother network operations.
In large networks where multiple administrators work on device configurations, keeping track of every change can be challenging. Uncoordinated edits or unnoticed modifications can lead to configuration drift, security vulnerabilities, and unexpected outages, all of which affect overall efficiency.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager eliminates this risk with built-in real-time change management. It continuously monitors configuration activities across devices, detects modifications the moment they occur, and records every detail for complete accountability.By enabling change detection on Network Configuration Manager, you can:
Additionally, Network Configuration Manager sends alerts through syslogs, email, or tickets whenever a configuration change is detected, ensuring network admins stay informed and can respond immediately if an unauthorized update occurs.
By automating change tracking and documentation, Network Configuration Manager helps IT teams maintain consistency, reduce configuration errors, and strengthen control across all managed devices.
Network Configuration Manager takes network device management a step further with Programmable Configlets. Unlike traditional command templates, programmable Configlets allow admins to automate complex device operations using scripts that support logic, variables, and loops. This gives you the flexibility to:
With programmable Configlets, Network Configuration Manager lets you automate complex network tasks using scripts that adapt to different device types and conditions. This helps teams maintain consistency, reduce manual intervention, and manage devices more efficiently at scale.
Unpatched or outdated firmware can leave network devices exposed to security threats. Network Configuration Manager enhances network device management by helping admins identify, assess, and fix firmware vulnerabilities before they impact the network.
With firmware vulnerability management, you can:
By integrating vulnerability tracking and patch references into a single console, Network Configuration Manager makes it easier to keep every network device secure and compliant.
Maintaining network compliance is a crucial part of effective device management. Network Configuration Manager helps organizations stay aligned with industry standards such as CIS, SOX, HIPAA, and PCI DSS by continuously monitoring device configurations for policy violations.
With built-in and customizable compliance features, you can:
By centralising compliance enforcement and reporting, Network Configuration Manager ensures your network devices remain secure, standardised, and audit-ready at all times.
Network outages and configuration errors can disrupt business operations within minutes. Network Configuration Manager strengthens network device management with built-in disaster recovery features that help you restore configurations quickly and minimize downtime.
With Network Configuration Manager's disaster recovery capabilities, you can:
By automating backup and recovery workflows, Network Configuration Manager ensures business continuity and reduces the impact of network failures on device performance.
Every network runs smoother when its devices stay in sync. ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager helps you make that happen; by simplifying backups, automating changes, and keeping configurations error-free.
Take the first step toward effortless network device management, and get started with Network Configuration Manager by downloading a 30-day free trial or scheduling a personalized demo.
A network device manager is a tool used to monitor, configure, and maintain network devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls. It helps network administrators automate configuration tasks, back up device settings, enforce compliance, and ensure consistent network performance across all managed devices.
You can use ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager (NCM) to centrally manage and automate network device operations. It allows you to perform configuration backups, detect changes in real time, deploy updates in bulk, manage firmware vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance; all from a single console.
You can manage configuration changes effectively by using ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager. It automatically detects, tracks, and logs every configuration change, notifies you in real time about who made the change, and allows quick rollback or restoration when needed; helping you maintain a stable and secure network environment.
