Configlets and Email notifications are useful when there is alot of other systems to take care of

the configlets have a weird way to be programmed

Tracking of changes, Compliance

Configuration Management and Compliance Tracking

I am not finding any Cons at present with the use of this product

In terms of config back-up and configlets it has done fantastic job whereas in terms of compliance and vulnerabilities it is not up to the mark.

Config back-up set up is the most liked feature in the application

Since there is the compliance report in the tool it should give the report for all the devices which are on-boarded to tool. In my case it was unable to give the compliance report for the HP Aruba devices

Overall satisfied with NCM product. as well as customer support.

Ease of Management and initial setup. Good to keep us MSB and configurations backup

Multiple options sometimes confusing.sometimes hard to find Troubleshooting documents

This product was simple to deploy and has worked well in our mixed environment. We have Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper devices and it has worked well with all of them. We have had success using all of the features including backing up configurations, comparing changes to configurations, seeing real time changes, compliance auditing, and firmware vulnerabilities.

I haven't had an issue with the product, but sometimes the documentation I find for ManageEngine products isn't accurate.

Ease of use, Good Support, Versatility are the main reasons to prefer and stay with NCM; It works well with any Cisco product and we use it heavily for audit compliance, backup solution, configuration push etc.,

Not much to comment as its a good product

We are using NCM to make sure we have config backups of our network devices. In the future, we will explore the compliance and syslog change management piece.

Personally, I like the layout and the many different features. We are just getting started and have only scratched the surface but so far, its been pretty sweet. I would say there is a bit of a learning curve but that comes with most things. With a little trial and error, it is not too bad. That is not to mention support is great (thanks [sensitive content hidden]), they respond ASAP and get you to a resolution.

I think the inventory view could make it a bit more clear on what is managed on what isn't. For example, you might have a device that has the credentials applied and you can attempt to back it up but it might not be "managed". Maybe the icons could be more explanatory initially.

Very positive all the way around, from sales to support the ManageEngine team has been easy to work with. The product setup was fast and easy. Full implementation only took around 4 working hours.

Setup and configuration was simple and fast. In the space of 4 hours all of our switches are being backed up and security policies are reporting configuration issues. Unauthorized changes get reported to our NOC and real-time change detection is operational.

Getting used to the menu organization is taking some time.

It made my work much faster amd accurate, made me focus on more things that I have more time now.

A complete control and managmemt from single dashboard instead of manually logging to each device. Easier managment and clearer overall vision of the entire network.

It could have more integration with other third party.

NCM is good to use for like accessing the network switches with logs. and configurations can barely mistake.

For me, I would like to learn the NCM from scratch, didn't catch till now. Hope I got later.

The software is easy to install and offers a user-friendly interface that is simple to navigate. The tool's automation features allow IT teams to save time and reduce errors, as the system can automatically back up configurations, detect changes, and perform configuration changes across multiple devices simultaneously. The tool also offers comprehensive reporting capabilities, enabling IT teams to analyze network activity and identify potential issues quickly.One of the standout features of Network Configuration Manager is its ability to support a wide range of network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers. The tool can integrate with many of the industry's leading vendors, including Cisco, Juniper Networks, HP, and Dell, and supports several popular protocols such as SSH, Telnet, and SNMP.

I don't have personal preferences or experiences. However, some users have reported that the software's user interface can be overwhelming at times, and it may take some time to get used to all of its features. Additionally, the tool's pricing structure can be a bit complex, and some users may find it challenging to understand the various licensing options available.

It has given us a chance to monitor our inter-office MPLS traffic.

It is very detailed, and flexible supporting almost every single networking product. It keeps track of firmware versions of all appliances on your network.

Very complicated for new novice users. Not for a non-technical person

ME NCM tool is easy to install and configure. Auditing and reporting of the tool is excellentBacking up process is good to schedule.Scheduling backup and configuration is good option.

The solution is very cost-effective and has better value than the provided feature. It's well-suited for small to medium-sized business organizations

AI-OPS related automated detection and response config backups will be added advantage.Testing functionality

Managing many network devices, NCM helps me to backup configurations centrally. In addition, the orchestration and execution of scheduled scripts greatly facilitates the administration and management of assets based on customer requests.

- Programmable configlets - Centralized backup - Groups - Firmware vulnerabilities wanrnings - Integration with other Manageengine products - Accurate reports - Technical Support is fast to reply and also very kind and helpful

- Sometimes internal DB mantain deleted records indexes - UI is a little bit glitchy on certain menus

We primarily use this tool for network equipment backups (Cisco switches, ASAs, F5s, etc)

Some advertised features did not work as expected, lacked actual functionality, or supported only partially.

Compliance and Firmware Vulnerabilities.

Having a hard time with the Config Automation

The NCM allows me to have an efficient backup of the configuration of the devices and to control the compliance of policies. So also for the implementation of new functionalities, it was easy to update to the new versions.

NCM allows me to have control of equipment configurations, changes and compliance.

That does not allow me to directly import the backups of the devices.

It offers a range of features and capabilities to streamline network configuration tasks and ensure network compliance. The solution allows for the automation of routine tasks, such as firmware upgrades, to save time and reduce the risk of errors. The solution allows for the automation of routine tasks, such as firmware upgrades, to save time and reduce the risk of errors.

Creating highly customized configuration templates or reports can be complex.

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager provides the ability to access the networking devices remotely in a secure fashion which is highly desirable. All the configurations can be backed up on regular basis which is very vital for any organization with vast variety of devices and models. We have been using this product for a long time and will continue doing it.

Navigating the tool can be improved but besides that can't think of anything else.

Overall, the manageengine tools are fantastic and provide a lot of features for a very reasonable cost. The integration of these ad-hoc tools within some of their larger tools like Opmanger just makes them even better.

Honestly, it nearly set itself up. We obviously had to create some policy customization, but out of the box it was immediately useful by identifying issues with firmware updates, capturing config backups and all sorts of other taks.

We had an issue with the config backup on a single switch that even manageengine couldn't immediately help with. It took a few tries to find a tech who could assist. Other than that, it works really well.

Good product, reasonably priced, fairly easy to setup and Support were always responsive.

Easy of deployment and configuration. Flexible scripting to roll out config changes. Good set of features including compliance checks, vulnerability assessments, backup and restore.

There is a lag with the ssh client when typing compared to Putty. Not a major issue but if doing anything of note on a device would use putty. There is a tag feature which can be used to organise devices, once set cant be changed which is an annoyance if you accidentally assign the wrong TAG. The in built compliance checks don't always match the device commands so need tweaking.

1. The tool always monitor internet device, traffic in teal time and quickly detect issues and anomalies.2. Auto backup configuration of network devices.3. Alerts and notification when change configuration or compliance violations.4. Implement role-based access control.

The tool ensure a smooth using experience. No cons

great experience in total, will recommend to others

the change detection feature is a very comprehensive config review.

Slow in adding new features, not like other manageengine products

9/10

Easy to access detailed information easy backup

device templates and integration no monitoring in one single product or no integration with single product

It is best tool for monitoring purpose i like it to use