SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager automates management and monitoring of network device configurations to support compliance, audits and fewer misconf…
What SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager automates management and monitoring of network device configurations to support compliance, audits and fewer misconfigurations. It can apply bulk changes to wired and wireless devices using templates and workflows, back up configurations regularly, and restore earlier versions. Administrators can receive real-time alerts about configuration changes, including what changed and who made the change. Automated compliance assessments and reports cover HIPAA, NIST FISMA, PCI DSS, DISA STIG and other standards. NCM also identifies IOS device vulnerabilities using the National Vulnerability Database and provides remediation tools. Supported devices include products from Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, HP, Dell, Aruba and others. Automatic discovery adds device details such as IP addresses, serial numbers and end-of-support dates to network inventory. NCM is available in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted and as a standalone Orion module, with deployment behind a firewall or in AWS, Azure or GCP. Pricing is on request, and a 30-day trial is listed.
Good
- Applies bulk changes using templates and workflows.
- Backs up configurations and supports restoring previous versions.
- Provides automated compliance assessments and reports.
- Discovers device details for network inventory.
Watch out
- Pricing is available on request.
- Documented server platforms are Windows Server versions 2012 through 2022.
- Windows 10 and 8.1 are evaluation-only server options.
Who it suits
It suits network administrators who manage device configurations, compliance reporting, backups and configuration changes across a network. Its listed support for multiple vendors may suit teams with mixed device inventories.
Verdict
Network Configuration Manager brings configuration changes, backups, compliance checks and device inventory together. Its licensing is based on node counts, with DLX listed for unlimited devices, and pricing is on request.
Plans and prices
From SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Network Configuration Manager | Priced on request | network automation · network compliance and management · configuration backup · Starts at |
The facts
Each one read from SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Backup and restore
- The product regularly backs up device configurations and supports restoring previous configurations to reduce downtime.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Change monitoring
- NCM monitors configuration changes and can alert administrators in real time about what changed and who made the change.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- NCM provides automated compliance assessments and reporting for HIPAA, NIST FISMA, PCI DSS, DISA STIG, and other standards.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Configuration automation
- NCM can make bulk configuration changes across wired and wireless devices using change templates and workflows.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- NCM features are available in SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted and as a standalone Orion module, with deployment behind a firewall or in AWS, Azure, or GCP.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Inventory
- NCM automatically discovers and imports device details such as IP addresses, serial numbers, and end-of-support dates into network inventory.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Licensing limits
- The documented node licenses are DL50, DL100, DL200, DL500, DL1000, DL3000, and DLX for unlimited devices.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Network Configuration Manager automates management and monitoring of network device configurations to support compliance, audits, and fewer misconfigurations.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security practices
- SolarWinds says its software development methodology follows NIST Secure Software Development Framework and Enduring Security Framework guidelines.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support resources
- The product site provides links to customer service and support, documentation, the customer portal, and the THWACK community.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Vulnerability detection
- The product identifies IOS device vulnerabilities using the National Vulnerability Database and provides remediation tools.checked 1 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device vendors
- NCM supports devices from Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Nexus, Juniper, HP, Dell, Brocade, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, and others.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Server platform
- The documented NCM server operating systems are Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2012 R2; Windows 10 and 8.1 are evaluation-only options.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1999checked 28 Sep 2026
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