Network Configuration Manager BYOL

What do you like best about the product?

For me the best feature which I like about ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is that I no longer have to worry about manually backing up device configurations or figuring out what changed when an issue occurs. The change tracking and comparison features make troubleshooting much faster and being able to roll back configurations saves a lot of time during problems. Overrall it reduced the amount of repetitive administrative work and makes network magemenent more reliable.

What do you dislike about the product?

The initial learning curve is challenging. Setting up this product and configuring policies takes time It can feel a bit sh=llower orresource intensive in larger environments with many devices.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It has helped us address one of the biggest challenge in network administration , keeping track of configuration changes across numerous devices. With automated backups and change monitoring in place, I can quickly identify what changes , who made the change and restore previous configuration if needed. It improved acccountability within the team and made audits much easier to handle. The User Interface is functional and provided access to lot of useful information.

What do you like best about the product?

1) Automated Configuration backup and recovery
2) Real Time Change Management
3) Multi OEM Device support
4) Configuration Automation
5) Reporting and Visibility

What do you dislike about the product?

1) UI could be more modern and intuitive
2) Customer support quality needs little improvement
3) Some advanced configurations have a learning curve
4) Documentation feature can improve

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

1) Scheduled and on-demand configuration backups of devices configured in NCM.
2) Quick Rollback to previous know-good configurations.
3) Automatic configuration on change detection
4) Real Time detection of configuration changes.
5)Instant alerts via email, SNMP traps, syslog, or ticketing systems.
6) Multi-Vendor Device Support
7) Compliance management & Configuration automation
8) Reporting and visibility

What do you like best about the product?

I really appreciate ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager for its compliance check and baseline configuration setup features. The compliance check helps us comply with multiple standards and facilitates the submission of reports to auditors, which is particularly useful during surprise audits because it makes it easier to address any potential gaps. The baseline configuration feature is crucial for us as it provides visibility and allows us to compare the baseline with existing configurations along with their history. Additionally, I like that using ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager has significantly reduced our process completion time from 2 days to just 4-5 hours, and the initial setup was quite easy for us.

What do you dislike about the product?

The firmware upgrade process doesn't work as smoothly due to the many legacy models we have.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager for configuration change trends, compliance checks, backups, and upgrades. It reduces our reporting time from 2 days to 4-5 hours and helps comply with audits, offering visibility and comparison with baseline configurations.

What do you like best about the product?

I like the centralized multi-vendor management feature of ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager as it reduces administrative effort and improves operational efficiency. Real-time change detection is also a standout for me since it provides immediate alerting when configuration changes occur, helping detect unauthorized changes quickly. The configuration compliance and disaster recovery readiness features add a layer of security that I value. Plus, the user-friendly interface makes managing network configurations straightforward. I also found the initial setup to be very easy, and the team was very helpful throughout the process.

What do you dislike about the product?

User Interface Modernization, reporting customization, initial setup and device setup.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager to automate and secure network device configurations, solving issues like configuration loss, unauthorized changes, and compliance challenges. It centralizes multi-vendor management, improves efficiency, detects changes in real-time, and helps with disaster recovery readiness.

What do you like best about the product?

The ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is especially helpful for getting quick, at-a-glance visuals on backup statuses, backup alerts, and an overall easy to grasp UI.

What do you dislike about the product?

A personal nitpick I have of the Manage Engine Network Configuration Manager, is having the SSH option tucked under a Tools menu. Many times I find myself just wanting to start an SSH session directly from the decive summary, and not having to navigate to a completely separate menu.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

By providing a single source for backup management, with clear easy to read device statuses and alerts.