Kiwi CatTools vs. Network Configuration Manager

Kiwi® CatTools® provides the essential basics for managing network device configurations. As your network grows or as operational requirements become more defined, SolarWinds® Network Configuration Manager is the perfect way to right-size your network configuration and change management toolset.


The following table highlights important distinctions between Kiwi CatTools and SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager to help you determine which solution is right for you.


Task

Network Configuration Manager

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Fully functional for 30 days

Kiwi CatTools

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Fully functional for 14 days

Distributed, multi-user management console

Included

Device discovery

Included

Device access

Included
Included

User access

Included

Device inventory

Included

Configuration backup

Included
Included

Configuration change detection

Included
Included

Configuration change

Included
Included

Alerting

Included
Included

Task scheduling

Included
Included

Configuration change review and approval

Included

Vulnerability assessment

Included

Firmware upgrades

Included

Compliance auditing

Included

End-of-life device management

Included

Integration with Cisco® Smart Net

Included

Reporting

Included
Included

Integration

Included