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About

Network Configuration Manager is a multi-vendor network change, configuration and compliance management (NCCM) solution for switches, routers, firewalls and other network devices. NCM helps automate and take total control of the entire life cycle of device configuration management. Schedule device configuration backups, track user activity and spot changes by comparing configuration versions all from a centralized web GUI. Monitor configuration changes, get instant notifications and prevent unauthorized changes to make your networking environment secure, stable and compliant. Define standard practices and policies, check device configurations for violations and readily apply remedial measures to ensure device compliance. Save time by automating repetitive, time-consuming configuration management tasks and also by centrally applying configuration changes to devices in bulk.

About

Pliant’s solution for IT Process Automation simplifies, streamlines, and secures how teams build and deploy automation. Reduce human error, ensure compliance, and elevate your efficiency, with Pliant. Ingest existing automation and write new automation with single-pane orchestration. Ensure compliance using consistent, practical built-in governance. Pliant has abstracted thousands of vendor APIs to create intelligent action blocks allowing users to drag-and-drop blocks, rather than writing and rewriting lines of code. From a single platform, citizen developers are able to build consistent and meaningful automation across platforms, services, and applications in minutes — maximizing value across the entire technology stack in one place. ​With​ ​our​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​add​ ​new​ ​APIs​ ​in​ ​15​ ​business​ ​days,​ ​anything that​ ​is​ ​not​ ​already​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​box​ ​will​ ​be​ ​in​ ​an​ ​industry​ ​leading​ ​timeframe.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

IT teams looking for a complete Backup solution

Audience

Process automation platform that simplifies, streamlines, and secures how IT teams build and deploy automation

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$238
Starts from $238
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.4 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • As a Network Security Engineer, I use ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager to maintain secure and consistent configurations across our firewalls, routers, and switches. It has helped us reduce the risk of unauthorized configuration changes and improved the visibility of our network environment. One of the features I value most is configuration change auditing. It allows us to quickly identify when a device configuration has been modified and compare different versions to verify that only approved changes were made. This has made security investigations and troubleshooting much more efficient.
  • As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager has become an important part of our network operations. It helps us automate configuration backups for routers, switches, and firewalls, which has reduced manual work and improved our disaster recovery process. One feature I use regularly is configuration change tracking. It quickly identifies who made a change and what was modified, making troubleshooting much faster when unexpected network issues occur. The scheduled backups and version history also give us confidence that we can restore device configurations whenever needed. The compliance reports are useful for ensuring our network devices follow internal security standards. I also like the ability to manage multiple vendors from a single console instead of logging into each device individually.
  • Automated Backups & Recovery: Scheduled, versioned backups enable rapid restoration of device configurations, minimizing downtime and ensuring service continuity. Change Auditing & Accountability: Real-time tracking records who made changes, what was changed, and when, supporting auditing and accountability requirements. Automation with Configlets: Configuration templates allow bulk updates across multiple devices, reducing manual effort and improving consistency. Compliance Management: NCM identifies non-compliant configurations and supports custom policies to help meet governance and regulatory requirements. Firmware Vulnerability Management: Built-in vulnerability scanning detects outdated firmware and security risks, enabling proactive remediation.
  • ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager has been a very effective solution for managing and monitoring network device configurations across our environment. The automated configuration backup feature helps ensure that critical device settings are securely stored and easily recoverable. Change tracking and compliance management provide excellent visibility into configuration modifications, helping reduce risks and improve governance.
  • As a Senior Network Engineer, I spend a lot of time managing network changes, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring our infrastructure remains stable. One of the biggest advantages I've found with ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is that it gives us complete visibility into configuration changes without having to manually log into every device. The feature I rely on most is the automated configuration backup. Knowing that every scheduled backup is available gives us confidence before making any planned network changes. On more than one occasion, we were able to restore a previous configuration within minutes after a routing policy update caused an unexpected issue. That alone has saved our team valuable troubleshooting time.

Cons

  • The initial setup takes some time, and the reporting interface could be more intuitive, especially when creating custom compliance reports. Better visualization of security trends would also make the platform even more useful.
  • The interface can feel a bit overwhelming for first-time users, and creating advanced automation policies requires some learning. More modern dashboards and easier report customization would improve the overall experience.
  • Complex Setup: Some legacy devices may require manual configuration and support assistance. Performance Issues: Large-scale operations and reports can slow the web console and require strong server resources. Learning Curve: Advanced compliance rules, approval workflows can be challenging for new IT staff.
  • The initial setup and configuration process can be somewhat complex, especially in larger environments with many devices. Some advanced features require additional time to learn and configure properly. Reporting customization could be more flexible, and occasional performance slowdowns may occur when managing very large numbers of network devices. Documentation for certain advanced use cases could also be improved.
  • If there's one area I'd like to see improved, it would be the user interface. It isn't difficult to use, but it could benefit from a more modern design and more customizable dashboards. The initial device onboarding also requires some planning in larger environments.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • We use Pliant almost exclusively to provision bare metal. we deploy and operate infrastructure for a number of carrier accounts on a global scale and use Pliant to do the repeatable work.
  • I like that they offer a free version of the product so i could just try it out. I wanted to play with an automation tool that wasn't just for kids. I didn't want to pay or pay much.
  • The API gateway they have makes this tool so much more valuable than some of the other solutions out there. We found pliant in the marketplace to automate some network config and now i'm using it build and package my own APIs.
  • Pliant has a ton of APIs available to use immediately. We were able to integrate our software system into more than 5 external APIs within the first 24 hours and we have not gone back because of how scalable the product is with our needs.
  • Pliant provided numerous integrations making Pliant a very easy tool to use for any company or organization.

Cons

  • This is more us than them, but because they're earlier in their maturity they weren't an approved vendor in our system so we had to look at incumbents first.
  • I'd really like to be able to add credits to get a little more functionality, but overall it's good and surprisingly capable for building automations -- they have tons of integrations.
  • Their free version has these guides that really help with onboarding, but when we upgraded to their starter edition they went away. Would really like to have them as an option.
  • Currently, we do not have really any cons associated with their product. I do wish there were more options for templates available but their support team has been amazing in helping to build those out for us because once there is a template it can be used over and over again.
  • Pliant needs better integration with Angular or React to allow custom user portals for better optimization of the user experience.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

ManageEngine
Founded: 1996
India
www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/

Company Information

Pliant.io
Founded: 2017
United States
pliant.io

Alternatives

Alternatives

Resolve

Resolve

Resolve Systems
Ansible

Ansible

Red Hat

Categories

Categories

Network Automation Features

Compliance Monitoring
Configuration Backup
Configuration Changes
Network Orchestration
Performance Monitoring
Tool Access Control
Vulnerability Assessments

Backup Features

Backup Log
Backup Scheduling
Cloud Backup
Compression
Continuous Backup
Encryption
Incremental Backup
Local Server Options
Remote Server Options
Secure Data Storage
Web Access / Restoration

Compliance Features

Archiving & Retention
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Audit Management
Compliance Tracking
Controls Testing
Environmental Compliance
FDA Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
Incident Management
ISO Compliance
OSHA Compliance
Risk Management
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Surveys & Feedback
Version Control
Workflow / Process Automation

PCI Compliance Features

Access Control
Compliance Reporting
Exceptions Management
File Integrity Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Log Management
Patch Management
PCI Assessment
Policy Management

Integrations

PagerDuty
ServiceNow
Apache Kafka
Apache Mesos
Atlassian Crowd
ConnectWise Identify Assessment
Datadog
Fairmarkit
FortiADC
Google Workspace
HubSpot CRM
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Excel
Mist
NorthStar Navigator
Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform
RabbitMQ

Integrations

PagerDuty
ServiceNow
Apache Kafka
Apache Mesos
Atlassian Crowd
ConnectWise Identify Assessment
Datadog
Fairmarkit
FortiADC
Google Workspace
HubSpot CRM
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Excel
Mist
NorthStar Navigator
Nuage Networks Virtualized Services Platform
RabbitMQ
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