WhatsConfigured
Network Configuration and Change Management
Ensuring Network Health and Reliability
The new WhatsConfigured plug-in augments the management benefits of the WhatsUp Gold product family in multiple ways:
Lower Risk of Downtime
Network device misconfigurations are one of the primary causes of service degradation and failure. WhatsConfigured minimizes the impact of downtime from configuration errors in two ways:
- By automating the process of configuration updates and changes - it eliminates the likelihood of human error in carrying out complex configuration tasks.
- If downtime occurs, you can use WhatsConfigured to determine if a configuration change is the cause of the problem. In the event a change is at the root of the problem, you can use WhatsConfigured to immediately restore backup configurations and improve service.
Improve Security and Control over Critical Infrastructure & Configuration Data
WhatsConfigured provides a central repository for backup and storage of all network configuration data. By storing all configuration data, it ensures that startup, and running configurations are always available. And automated configuration and password updates across device groups ensure consistency in network deployments, maintaining data and access security.
When configuration changes happen, whether authorized or unauthorized, WhatsConfigured sends notifications via the Alert Center ensuring that the right constituents are notified and appropriate action is initiated.
Reduce Cost of Network Change & Configuration Management
WhatsConfigured automates all manual and repetitive tasks, greatly reducing the time and man-hour cost of configuration management. Network administrators and managers can set up scheduled tasks within WhatsConfigured to roll out configuration or password changes to existing devices following established policies; provision a new device with a standardized configuration; or restore baseline configurations to one or more devices if changes need to be rolled back.
Ensure Accountability & Compliance
WhatsConfigured logs each change on a monitored device and provides a complete audit trail of including the exact configuration file that was changed, time of change. This data helps ensure only authorized personnel make changes in compliance with network configuration policies and unauthorized changes are immediately detected, investigated and rolled back to maintain compliance.