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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

SaltStack is an intelligent IT automation platform that can manage, secure, and optimize any infrastructure—on-prem, in the cloud, or at the edge. It’s built on a unique and powerful event-driven automation engine that detects events in any system and reacts intelligently to them, making it an extremely effective solution for managing large, complex environments. With the newly launched SecOps offering, SaltStack can detect security vulnerabilities and non-compliant, mis-configured systems. As soon as an issue is detected, this powerful automation helps you and your team remediate it, keeping your infrastructure securely configured, compliant, and up-to-date. The SecOps suite includes both Comply and Protect. Comply scans and remediates against CIS, DISA-STIG, NIST, PCI, HIPAA compliance standards. And Protect scans for vulnerabilities and patches and updates your operating systems.

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

ITOps, DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps

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 5.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Automated configuration backups — Helps regularly back up network device configurations and reduce the risk of configuration loss. Multi-vendor support — Works with a wide range of network devices from different vendors. Configuration change tracking — Makes it easier to identify who changed a configuration, what was changed, and when. Network automation — Automates repetitive configuration and administrative tasks, saving time for network teams. Compliance management — Helps organizations monitor configurations against predefined compliance policies. Configuration rollback — Allows administrators to restore previous configurations when changes cause problems. Centralized management — Provides a single platform for managing configurations across multiple network devices. Useful reporting — Offers reports and visibility that can help with troubleshooting, auditing, and compliance.
  • You will be able to patch your network devices, you can run different regulatory checks and compliance checks on your running configurations, and you can stay alerted to any minor or major known or unknown configuration changes on your network equipment. on top of that, it will enable you to take backups of your configurations and version comparisons configurations.
  • Automated Configuration Backups: It automatically backs up running-config and startup-config across all your switches, routers, and firewalls on a set schedule. If a device dies or gets misconfigured, you can restore the last known stable baseline in two clicks. Side-by-Side "Diff" Change Tracking: The moment someone logs into a core switch and changes a line of code, NCM captures the change and alerts you. It highlights exact additions and deletions side-by-side (green vs. red), making post-incident root-cause analysis extremely fast. Bulk Config Changes (Configures): Pushing a global change—like updating TACACS/RADIUS passwords, SNMP strings, or NTP server IPs across 200 switches—can be done simultaneously using template scripts (Configures) instead of manually SSH into every box.
  • Its very use full to have the clear information that what it's happening on the network and the Switch what load that is there on time to time we have great information that help us to know what is going on the network.
  • 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.

Cons

  • Steep learning curve — New users may need time to understand the platform and configure it effectively. Interface can feel complex — The large number of features and settings can make navigation less intuitive for beginners. Initial setup requires effort — Deploying the solution and configuring devices, credentials, and automation workflows can take time. Resource requirements — Larger environments may require careful planning of server resources and database configuration. Advanced features may require additional configuration — Getting the most out of automation, compliance, and workflow capabilities can require technical expertise. Pricing can become significant — Costs may increase as the number of managed devices and required capabilities grows. Some customization can be complicated — Organizations with highly specific network-management requirements may need additional configuration or scripting.
  • The only con of having this tool is it will make your network engineer's life easy. You will not get a chance to tell them that you are not doing your work properly or according to regulatory requirements.
  • Alert Noise: Out of the box, syslog and change notifications can flood your inbox. You have to spend time fine-tuning alert filters so you aren't spammed every time an automated system script runs on a router. Database & Performance Overhead in Very Large Environments: If you are backing up thousands of devices frequently, the local database (especially if using bundled PostgreSQL) can grow massive quickly, causing occasional dashboard sluggishness unless properly tuned on dedicated hardware.
  • I don't have any Cons as of now. one thing the price of the application is bit high.
  • 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.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • #1- Best solutions for digitally dependent businesses. #2- It makes control and security automated and more secure. #3- It automatically takes action in case of any vulnerability.
  • I love that I can see my entire infrastructure and what issues it may have. This is a game changer for. Salt is at it base, an event engine, and that makes the entire system that more amazing

Cons

  • #1- We had an overall positive experience with it.
  • It's sometimes comlicated, but I feel that it's still growing up.

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

SaltStack
Founded: 2012
Utah, United States
saltproject.io

Alternatives

Alternatives

Ansible

Ansible

Red Hat
Runecast

Runecast

Runecast Solutions

Categories

Categories

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

Network Automation Features

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

PCI Compliance Features

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

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

Build Automation Features

Automated Testing
Build Cache
Build Management Tools
Build Metrics
Change Only Compiling
Debugging Tools
Dependency Management
IDE Compatibility
Parallel Testing
Plugin Library
Source Code Management
Version Conflict Resolution

Cloud Security Features

Antivirus
Application Security
Behavioral Analytics
Encryption
Endpoint Management
Incident Management
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Intelligence
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Management

Configuration Management Features

Access Control / Permissions
Application Deployment
Automated Provisioning
Infrastructure Automation
Node Management
Orchestration
Reporting Analytics / Visualization
Task Management

Cybersecurity Features

AI / Machine Learning
Behavioral Analytics
Endpoint Management
Incident Management
IOC Verification
Tokenization
Vulnerability Scanning
Whitelisting / Blacklisting

Data Center Management Features

Audit Trail
Behavior-Based Acceleration
Cross Reference System
Device Auto Discovery
Diagnostic Testing
Import / Export Data
JCL Management
Multi-Platform
Multi-User
Power Management
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

DevOps Features

Approval Workflow
Dashboard
KPIs
Policy Management
Portfolio Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Timeline Management
Troubleshooting Reports

HIPAA Compliance Features

Access Control / Permissions
Audit Management
Compliance Reporting
Data Security
Documentation Management
For Healthcare
Incident Management
Policy Training
Remediation Management
Risk Management
Vendor Management

IT Management Features

Capacity Monitoring
Compliance Management
Event Logs
Hardware Inventory
IT Budgeting
License Management
Patch Management
Remote Access
Scheduling
Software Inventory
User Activity Monitoring

IT Security Features

Anti Spam
Anti Virus
Email Attachment Protection
Event Tracking
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
IP Protection
Spyware Removal
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Scanning
Web Threat Management
Web Traffic Reporting

Network Security Features

Access Control
Analytics / Reporting
Compliance Reporting
Firewalls
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Response
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning

Patch Management Features

Alerts/Notifications
Automatic Approval
Automatic Patch Deployment
Automatic Scans
Compliance Management
Custom Patches
Dashboard
Network Wide Management
Patch Prioritization
Patch Testing
Remote Access/Control
Vulnerability Scanning

Server Management Features

CPU Monitoring
Credential Management
Database Servers
Email Monitoring
Event Logs
History Tracking
Patch Management
Scheduling
User Activity Monitoring
Virtual Machine Monitoring

Integrations

ServiceNow
Akeyless Identity Security Platform
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Device42
DigitalOcean
Docker
HostAccess
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro
Microsoft Azure
NetWatch.ai
OverOps
PagerDuty
Parallels Device Management
Pica8 PICOS
Rackspace OpenStack
SecretHub
Snow Commander
Tenable One
VMware vSphere

Integrations

ServiceNow
Akeyless Identity Security Platform
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Device42
DigitalOcean
Docker
HostAccess
ManageEngine Password Manager Pro
Microsoft Azure
NetWatch.ai
OverOps
PagerDuty
Parallels Device Management
Pica8 PICOS
Rackspace OpenStack
SecretHub
Snow Commander
Tenable One
VMware vSphere
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