Item: ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM)
Rating: 10
Author: Dhanasekar Naidu

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

NCM takes care of monitoring of unauthorized configuration changes. We can schedule backup of all network devices. Keep track of revision control. Single user-friendly console access for all network devices. We have access to comprehensive reports. Compliance audit and monitor features are available. Backup and configuration revert is available with help of Cli configlets. Role based access control is available

Pros and Cons

Automated Backup and Revert Configuration
Compliance audit check
Configuration change management
Instant notification alerts on change detection
Detailed comprehensive reports

Initial setup takes time but good support from ManageEngine
CMDB feature not present i.e. Apply changes post approval option

Return on Investment

Time saving
Resource saving
Cost effective

Alternatives Considered

We selected manage engine based on preexisting relation with ManageEngine. Excellent support and large user community. Good documentations are available online. It has good NCM features which met our expectation.

Key Insights

Do you think ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM)'s feature set?

Yes

Did ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

ManageEngine OpManager, ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer, ManageEngine ADAudit Plus

Likelihood to Recommend

ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM) is well suited for both SMB and large enterprise. Where the network consists of large no of switches, routers and firewalls. Management of such network is really simplified with the help of ManageEngine NCM. It takes care of and keeps track of all your configurations and backup. It also takes care of your compliance requirements. It is your single console to all your complete network.

Support Rating

ManageEngine support is excellent. Every time we had a issue and contacted the support we received it very quickly.