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Description

Cisco Network Assistant offers a user-friendly interface and task-oriented menu that streamlines the management of both wired and wireless networks for up to 80 devices. This complimentary tool is designed to facilitate the implementation of standard services across various Cisco devices, including switches, routers, wireless controllers, and access points. Users can access vital product information, such as warranty details, contract statuses, advisories, and end-of-life notifications, through a direct integration with Cisco Active Advisor, which automatically collects data from devices managed by the Network Assistant. The software provides network administrators with a comprehensive overview of their network, allowing them to effectively utilize its functionalities for small to midsize businesses or branch locations. Additionally, it supports network discovery and visually represents the topology, while also enabling configuration management of Cisco products tailored for small and medium enterprises. This ensures that administrators can easily monitor and maintain their network infrastructures with greater efficiency and control.

Description

RANCID is a tool that oversees the configuration of routers and other devices, tracking both software and hardware details such as cards and serial numbers while utilizing version control systems like CVS, Subversion, or Git to keep a record of modifications. Additionally, RANCID incorporates looking glass software, which is derived from Ed Kern's original implementation that served http://nitrous.digex.net/, a site familiar to longtime users. The enhanced version of RANCID boasts added functionalities and compatibility with various devices, including Cisco, Juniper, and Foundry, employing the included login scripts to facilitate connections via telnet or SSH. Currently, RANCID is capable of managing a diverse array of hardware, which encompasses Allied Telesis switches running on AW+, Cisco and Juniper routers, Catalyst and Foundry switches (now under Brocade), Redback NASs, ADC EZT3 multiplexers, and HP Procurve switches, among many others. This wide-ranging support ensures that network administrators can rely on RANCID for effective configuration management across different platforms and devices.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Juniper Apstra Yes 
NXLog Yes 

Integrations

Juniper Apstra No 
NXLog No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cisco

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/network-assistant/index.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

Shrubbery

Country

United States

Website

shrubbery.net/rancid/

Product Features

Network Troubleshooting

Alerts / Escalation Yes 
Bandwidth Troubleshooting No 
Change Management No 
Configuration Management Yes 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Visualization No 
Historical Audit No 
Mobile Network Troubleshooting No 
Network Analysis No 
Network Monitoring Yes 

Product Features

Configuration Management

Access Control / Permissions No 
Application Deployment No 
Automated Provisioning No 
Infrastructure Automation No 
Node Management No 
Orchestration No 
Reporting Analytics / Visualization No 
Task Management No 

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