Network Automation Tools for Config, Change Management, and Compliance
Leverage network automation to save time and stay compliant
Use a network automation tool to streamline change management
SolarWinds® Network Configuration Manager (NCM) leverages network automation to make bulk configuration changes to wired and wireless devices. This helps you save time and reduces errors associated with manual updates. You can use the platform to design change templates and create standardized configurations, or you can turn to its built-in workflows to review, approve, schedule, and push bulk configuration updates across hundreds or even thousands of devices in minutes.
Track changes with network automation software
Monitoring device configurations can help you avoid preventable network errors. SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager actively monitors device configurations and alerts you to changes, allowing you to fix many problems within minutes. This network automation tool is designed to help you discover when and where configuration changes occur, who makes these changes, and which additions or deletions are made to a configuration.
Facilitate compliance auditing through network automation
Maintaining compliance with security policies and standards can eliminate costly regulatory fines and the risk of an incident. Network Configuration Manager audits device configurations for compliance and network devices for OS vulnerabilities. The platform is designed to integrate with the National Vulnerability Database to alert users as soon as a known vulnerability is identified. Users can pair these capabilities with the network automation software’s out-of-the-box compliance reports.
Leverage network automation to back up configurations
Support multi-vendor network devices using network automation features
NCM supports seamless integration and interoperability between network devices from a variety of providers, including Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Nexus, Juniper, HP, Dell, Brocade, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, and more. Network Configuration Manager offers customizable network automation solutions and a centralized, user-friendly interface, making it easier for admins to oversee multiple devices and identify pain points to help maintain a healthy network environment.
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Do you find yourself asking…
Many of the hardware and software devices on your network, including switches, routers, and modems, must be configured, managed, launched, and monitored. Though you can do many of these tasks manually, automating them can streamline your operations and boost your network’s efficiency.
Network automation tools have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the ever-evolving digital landscape. Today’s IT departments must manage growing workforces of in-house and remote employees and the myriad of network devices they need to perform their jobs effectively. In most cases, the more a network grows, the more complex it becomes. Network automation can help users save hours previously spent on manually conducting repetitive tasks for each device. Device configuration updates no longer need to be done individually; with a network automation system in place, changes can often be addressed in bulk.
Automation begins with the device discovery process, during which a network automation system automatically discovers and imports all devices on your network. This allows the software to populate your network inventory with critical device details like IP addresses. Housing device details in a single, centralized location help users conduct several critical tasks.
With robust network automation tools, users can design change templates, create standardized configurations, and leverage workflows capable of automating updates across hundreds or thousands of devices on their network. Storing all critical device details in one location can also facilitate automated change tracking. Users can receive alerts as soon as changes are made, allowing them to resolve problems within minutes.
Many of the hardware and software devices on your network, including switches, routers, and modems, must be configured, managed, launched, and monitored. Though you can do many of these tasks manually, automating them can streamline your operations and boost your network’s efficiency.
Network automation tools have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the ever-evolving digital landscape. Today’s IT departments must manage growing workforces of in-house and remote employees and the myriad of network devices they need to perform their jobs effectively. In most cases, the more a network grows, the more complex it becomes. Network automation can help users save hours previously spent on manually conducting repetitive tasks for each device. Device configuration updates no longer need to be done individually; with a network automation system in place, changes can often be addressed in bulk.
Automation begins with the device discovery process, during which a network automation system automatically discovers and imports all devices on your network. This allows the software to populate your network inventory with critical device details like IP addresses. Housing device details in a single, centralized location help users conduct several critical tasks.
With robust network automation tools, users can design change templates, create standardized configurations, and leverage workflows capable of automating updates across hundreds or thousands of devices on their network. Storing all critical device details in one location can also facilitate automated change tracking. Users can receive alerts as soon as changes are made, allowing them to resolve problems within minutes.
Optimize your operations with a powerful network automation tool
Network Configuration Manager
- Reduce configuration errors using standardized device configuration and deployment automation.
- Improve network reliability through change monitoring, alerting, configuration backups, and rollbacks.
- Enhance security with IOS vulnerability scanning and NIST FISMA, DISA STIG, and DSS PCI compliance assessments.