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.

What do you like best about the product?

ManageEngine has a very good mechanism for configuration backup, change tracking, and configuration compliance management. In the telecom domain, with a huge network, change tracking is always a challenge, but it helps us track all changes through a single portal.

What do you dislike about the product?

For some vendors, custom CLI templates are required, which can be challenging to create when you’re working on an urgent integration.

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

It helps us with TRI regulation and compliance for configuration management, and with keeping track of the last few months of data for audit purposes.

What do you like best about the product?

I like ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager for its ability to automate configuration backups and track changes across network devices. It provides strong compliance management and helps quickly detect unauthorized changes. This makes network management more efficient, secure, and reduces manual effort.

What do you dislike about the product?

One downside of ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is that the initial setup and device onboarding can be a bit complex. The interface may feel less intuitive when managing large numbers of devices. Additionally, customization of reports and policies sometimes requires extra effort.

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

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager solves the challenge of managing device configurations, tracking changes, and ensuring compliance across the network. It automates backups and quickly identifies unauthorized changes or misconfigurations. This benefits me by improving network security, reducing manual effort, and enabling faster recovery during failures.

What do you like best about the product?

(1) Multi -vendor support due to its ability to manage configurations for a wide range of network devices and it also all of a single console
(2) Automation & Efficiency-
it is using bulk configuration i.e you can push configuration changes to multiple devices simultaneously using "Configlets"& automated backup.
(3) Real-time change tracking

What do you dislike about the product?

Limited customization for some vendor product.

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

(1) faster disaster recovery and proactive error detected keep the network stable and reduced operational costs
(2)Real time detection and firm configuration policies help prevent vulnerabilities and data and seamless integration

What do you like best about the product?

I like that it helps me manage and control all my network device settings in one place. It makes it easier to keep everything organized and secure.

What do you dislike about the product?

It can be a little confusing at first. Some features take time to understand.

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

It helps me manage and track changes in network device settings. This makes it easier to avoid mistakes and keep the network secure and stable.

What do you like best about the product?

I like best about ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is its automated backup, version control, and compliance management for network device configurations. It simplifies change tracking, ensures configuration consistency, enables quick rollback during failures, and improves network stability and security with minimal manual effort.

What do you dislike about the product?

I dislike about ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is that the UI can feel complex when managing large networks, and initial setup for custom compliance policies takes time. Reporting and dashboard customization are somewhat limited, and some device templates require manual tuning.

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

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager solves the problems of manual configuration backups, lack of change tracking, and compliance risks by automating configuration management and enforcing policy compliance. It helps prevent misconfigurations, enables quick rollback during failures, improves network security, and reduces downtime, resulting in more stable operations, faster troubleshooting, and better audit readiness.