Item: SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM)
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The main use of SolarWinds NCM in my use case is to have a repository of saved configurations of network devices to be retrieved and applied to replacement devices when a device fails.

Pros and Cons

Back up of configurations
Saving of configurations
Retrieval of configurations
Comparing new and old configurations

Could be priced more attractively

Return on Investment

Saves time
Saves man-hours
Ease of replacing network appliances

Alternatives Considered

ManageEngine Network Configuration Management (NCM)

The templates and master configuration features together with the compare feature make SolarWinds NCM a no-brainer.

Key Insights

Do you think SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM)'s feature set?

Yes

Did SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

Automated configuration back up for quick retrieve and restore of configuration when devices fail and need to be replaced.

SolarWinds's Well Rounded Network Configuration Manager

Overall Satisfaction with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM)