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.
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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, 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 |
| rConfig | Advanced, modern and easy to use configuration management tool |
| Oxidized | Network device configuration backup tool |
| NOC | OSS system for ISP, service, content providers and enterprises |
| RANCID | Really Awesome New Cisco confIg Differ |
| phpIPAM | Web IP address management application |
| GestióIP | Automated web based IPv4/IPv6 address management |
| Trigger | Robust network automation toolkit written in Python |
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