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WhatsConfigured

Overview


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WhatsConfigured 3.0 is a powerful change and configuration management solution that offers the convenience of configuration management with an intuitive user interface and automatic discovery for rapid deployment.  Here are some of the most compelling features in WhatsConfigured 3.0


  1. Rapid deployment with extensive out-of-the-box script library to backup and restore configurations for major network equipment vendors (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Extreme, et al.)
  2. Quickly create scripts on the fly or edit existing scripts by leveraging the power of the integrated visual script debugger – scripts can be written and debugged with ease for ANY vendor’s device, or to perform automated configuration changes.
  3. Conveniently create scheduled tasks for routine backups and custom script including configuration changes, password changes, user access modification, or even system updates.
  4. Easily configure VLANs across multiple devices you can even automatically configure both ends of a VLAN trunk port, and validate the configuration with automatic topology mapping that features trunk illustration.
  5. Automatically manage change and create device configuration templates from device configuration backups.  Receive alerts when configurations change or violate corporate policies.  .
  6. Save lots of time and effort through automatic discovery and topology mapping of every device you plan on managing with WhatsConfigured.

Whether you have existing network monitoring software and need a powerful configuration management tool or are looking for a configuration management solution integrated with WhatsUp Gold, WhatsConfigured 3.0 is the potent solution you need.

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WhatsConfigured

VLAN Management


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Customers looking to modify, create or build out VLAN configurations will be impressed with WhatsConfigured’s VLAN management abilities – unique to WhatsConfigured 3.0.

The VLAN management functionality within WhatsConfigured 3.0 is simply powerful, intuitive and flexible – the SNMP-based interface allows VLANs to be configured across multiple devices, including simultaneous configuration of both devices terminating a VLAN trunk.

WhatsConfigured will also let you  visualize your configuration settings with automatic topology mapping featuring trunk illustration.

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WhatsConfigured

Custom Scripts


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Write scripts to support configuration backup of new devices, perform configuration change tasks, perform firmware updates, or anything else you can do from an SSH or telnet command line. With the script editor and integrated debugging , WhatsConfigured again leaves the rest of the competition in the dust.

WhatsConfigured 3.0 offers the ability to create custom scripts on the fly and edit existing scripts with an intuitive built-in visual script debugger. Custom scripts can be written and debugged with ease for devices not supported out of the box, or to automate configuration changes for any device.

If you need to create it – WhatsConfigured can handle it.

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Configuration Change Management


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Configuration made easy with WhatsConfigured 3.0.

Flexible configuration templates let you easily configure network devices based on a configuration backup, and you can set up alerts on configuration changes or policy violations. In addition, major vendor support is offered out-of-the-box to backup or restore configurations and change passwords or credentials.

With WhatsConfigured’s flexible configuration templates, device deployment is accelerated with increased operational efficiency and administrative overhead is reduced for duplicating common configuration elements.

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WhatsConfigured - Highlights


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Network Discovery & Topology Mapping: Automatically discover network devices and generate maps showing port-to-port network topology.

Standalone Configuration Management Solution: WhatsConfigured provides an independent scheduling engine and user interface to manage all your configuration management needs.

Easily backup and restore configurations on any device: With WhatsConfigured’s integrated visual script editor and debugger, scripts can be written with ease for devices not supported out of the box.

Powerful and intuitive VLAN management: An integrated SNMP-based VLAN interface allows VLANs to be configured across multiple devices, including automatic configuration of both ends of a VLAN trunk.

Flexible Configuration Templates: Let you easily configure new network devices based on an existing device’s  configuration backup, allowing you to replicate known good configurations to new devices making necessary changes to maintain system uniqueness (eg hostnames and IP Addresses).

Powerful MIB Browser: The new MIB explorer can browse and walk any device MIB, including any enterprise MIBs that may be loaded on-the-fly.

IP/MAC Address Finder: Locate devices on the network by IP or MAC address.

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WhatsConfigured

Why Try It?


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You can easily configure and deploy VLAN configurations to network devices. Reduce the likelihood of error, which could lead to a less-than-secure VLAN configuration.

You can write custom scripts from a convenient interface. With the powerful and intuitive script writing and debugging tool, you can manage and secure your network from the same interface.

No need to purchase additional software. If you’re only interested in configuration management and already have a network monitoring solution, WhatsConfigured has got you covered as a separate product. If you’re already a WhatsConfigured user, 3.0’s functionality can be integrated into your existing plug-in.

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WhatsConfigured

Devices Supported


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Cisco Devices

  • any Cisco device that is running version 8.4 or later of IOS
  • Cisco ASA/IDS
  • Cisco Aironet Wireless Access Points

HP Switches

  • 8212zl
  • 5400zl
  • 5300xl
  • 6400cl
  • 6200yl
  • 6108
  • 4200vl
  • 3500yl
  • 3400cl
  • 2910al
  • 2610
  • 2810
  • 2510
  • 2500



Juniper

  • Juniper J and M series routers
  • Juniper EX switches
  • NetScreen Firewall

Juniper configuration files can be downloaded using SCP (part of SSH), FTP or TFTP.

Dell PowerConnect

  • 3300 Series switch

Other vendors

  • All switches from vendors like Foundry and Extreme are also supported.
  • Any device managed from an SSH or Telnet command line (using custom scripts)