ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager

Help organizations effectively manage and control network devices and configurations

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Configuration ManagementConfiguration Backup and RestoreCompliance and SecurityChange ManagementAutomation and WorkflowReporting and Analytics

Cons:

Network Configuration Manager is a comprehensive tool that may have a learning curve, especially for users who are not familiar with network configuration management.

Excellent product that we have been using for at least a decade

Comments: Helps to solve a variety of challenges related to managing network device configurations. One major benefit is how it reduces the risk of human error during configuration changes. By providing automated configuration backups, it allows us to quickly roll back to a previous version if a mistake occurs, minimizing downtime and avoiding potential issues.
It’s also really useful for compliance management, ensuring that our devices meet both internal security policies and external regulatory standards.
This helps maintain network security and ensures we stay compliant, which is crucial in our industry.
The ability to track real-time configuration changes is another important feature, as it allows us to detect any unauthorized or unintended modifications immediately. This helps maintain better control over the network and boosts overall security.
Lastly, the system supports a wide variety of devices from different vendors, making it much easier to manage a multi-vendor environment. This saves time and helps keep configurations consistent across the board.
In summary, it's been beneficial in improving network stability, security, and efficiency, making network management more streamlined and less prone to errors.

Pros:

A range of powerful features for network configuration management. It offers automated backup and restore, ensuring device configurations are safely backed up and can be restored quickly in case of errors or failures. The compliance management feature helps keep devices aligned with both regulatory standards and internal policies, making it easy to detect and fix non-compliance issues. Another standout feature is the ability to track real-time configuration changes, which is critical for identifying unauthorized or accidental changes as they happen. The platform also supports multi-vendor environments, so it works seamlessly with a variety of network devices from different manufacturers. On top of that, role-based access control enhances security by restricting who can make changes, while the user-friendly interface makes it easy for both new and experienced users to operate the system without steep learning curves. All these features combined make it a reliable and efficient solution for managing network configurations across diverse infrastructures.

Cons:

One aspect that could be improved is the user interface. While it’s functional and offers a lot of features, it can sometimes feel cluttered and a bit overwhelming for those who are new to the platform. It takes some time to get familiar with all the options and navigate efficiently. The initial setup can also be quite complex, especially in larger environments with multiple devices. Integrating it into an existing network might require more time and technical know-how than you might expect. Lastly, while the tool supports a wide range of devices, there can occasionally be compatibility issues with less common or newer hardware, requiring more manual configuration or waiting for updates.

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager Review

Comments: Overall Good Experience. as it offers a robust and comprehensive solution for network configuration and change management: -More efficient network management.
-Versatility to support a wide range of devices in diverse network environments.
- Easy to use for new users to network mgmt. tools.
- Real-time alerts and proactive monitoring capabilities help in quickly identifying and enhancing network reliability and scalability.

Pros:

It has several standout features like comprehensive functionality, user-friendly int., real-time alerts & scalability that collectively enhance the efficiency cum reliability of network management and make it a valuable tool for network admins.

Cons:

There 're a few areas where it could improve like its complex initial configuration/setup, limited customization, performance issues in larger network environments, Last but not least is its cost factor a bit at higher side especially for smaller Organization.

Workshop manage engine

Comments: Didnt try much we need free trial for some more time

Pros:

All the features are good but rogue device detection

Cons:

All are good features so all are good features

NCM Review

Comments: Great experience as NCM can monitor, manage and backup most supported appliance.

Pros:

Beside managing the appliances, NCM can be very useful once Disaster happen as it can be backup and failover/export features.

Cons:

Overall okay, but it could be great if dashboard improved a bit. just my 2 cent opinion.