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Geek Guide to Network Configuration Management

Using network configuration management (NCM) software can save you a ton of time & improve the quality of your network operations. Contrary to what many vendors will tell you, there's no reason why a NCM solution should cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or take months to deploy. To prove our point, we've pulled together resources that provide you with everything you need to take advantage of automated configuration management – today!

HEAD GEEK'S NCM TIPS

Backup all device configurations daily. It’s automatic and easy when you use network change and configuration management software.

Set up your NCM system to automatically notify you when someone makes a change to one of your infrastructure devices.

Use policy management to validate ACL consistency across devices and use SSH over telnet for better security.

Learn how to integrate fault, performance, & config management.
Learn how to use a NMS to automate device configuration & backups.
Learn how to backup and deploy config changes, prepare for compliance audits, and more.

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RECOMMENDED DOWNLOADS

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Orion Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

Orion NCM delivers affordable, easy-to-use network configuration and change management. Orion NCM simplifies managing network configuration files in multi-vendor network environments with a highly intuitive web interface that offers point-and-click simplicity and easy access to configuration data. Plus, Orion NCM continuously monitors device configurations and provides immediate notification of configuration changes to help you resolve problems before they impact users.

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CatTools™

CatTools simplifies daily management tasks by enabling you to backup and manage network configurations right from your desktop. With CatTools, you can quickly schedule batch jobs and implement bulk configuration changes across routers, switches, and firewalls. Plus, CatTools can notify you of configuration changes via email and generate basic reports.

COOL FREE TOOLS

Free TFTP Server

A multi-threaded TFTP Server that uploads & downloads executable images & back up configurations to routers & switches. In fact, it is the most robust, widely-trusted, and easy-to-use free TFTP solution available.

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RECOMMENDED READING

SolarWinds Technical Reference: Fundamental Protocols of Network Management

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eBook: The Essentials Series - Network Troubleshooting and Problem Identification

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Book: Cisco Network Professional's Advanced Internetworking Guide

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