Network configuration management (NCM) is a process that every device on the network is subjected to throughout its life cycle.
It spans over device discovery, inventory maintenance, configuration backup, monitoring configuration changes and compliance, tracking user activity and troubleshooting, by executing appropriate network operations.
Reduce cost, save work hours, and remain compliant.
We’ve compiled a list of NCM tools. They are all released under an open source license (in the case of rConfig only v3 is open source and its abandoned, its later edition is proprietary software).
Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart.
Let’s explore the network configuration management tools at hand. For each application we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, together with links to relevant resources.
| Network Configuration Management Tools | |
|---|---|
| NetBox | Solution for modeling and documenting modern networks |
| Oxidized | Network device configuration backup tool |
| NetworkManager | Makes networking configuration and setup painless and automatic |
| phpIPAM | Web IP address management application |
| NOC | OSS system for ISP, service, content providers and enterprises |
| RANCID | Really Awesome New Cisco confIg Differ |
| GestióIP | Automated web based IPv4/IPv6 address management |
| OpenWISP | Modular and programmable network management system |
| Nautobot | Flexible source of truth for networking |
| eNMS | Enterprise Network Management System |
| Trigger | Robust network automation toolkit written in Python |
| rConfig | Advanced, modern and easy to use configuration management tool |
| Netshot | Automates configuration compliance, backups and change tracking |
This article has been updated to reflect the changes outlined in our recent announcement.
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