Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager

IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager automates network configuration changes with the highest levels of standardization, accuracy and control.

Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager automates network configuration and change management tasks, controls network device access and ensures network policy compliance.

Network operators and administrators can automate routine network configuration management tasks, enhance network security by controlling access by users, devices and commands, and maintain the real-time state of the network.

  • Allows network device configuration (PDF, 1.31MB) through multiple modes, supporting users of various skill levels, from expert network engineers to the novice operator.
  • Manages the complete device configuration life-cycle - baseline, search, configure, test, approve and track.
  • Provides an intuitive user interface so that all relevant device information (e.g. hardware, configuration history, changes and activities) and frequently performed functions are no more than a click away.
  • Limit user access to part of a device configuration or selected commands - an essential feature for virtualized or multi-service environments, or where there is a need for greater device control.
  • Provides a reusable policy framework for configuration policy validations of regulatory mandates (PDF, 301KB), security and operational policies (e.g. engineering standards).
  • Enables rapid integration with 3rd party apps e.g. IT automation, CMDB and network management, help desk, as well as enterprise workflow. Every configuration function is exposed through open APIs.
  • Operates on a variety of server platforms including Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® and Sun® Solaris® as well as in a virtual VMWare environment. It also requires Oracle® relational database to be installed for persistent data storage.

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Features, advantages and benefits
FeaturesAdvantagesBenefits
Network Device & Configuration Discovery
  • Real-time awareness of physical & logical device state
  • Maintain accurate network state and provide to OSS applications
Configuration Management
  • Stay in sync with network, to avoid stale configs
  • Persistent store of physical and logical network resources and policies
  • Reduction in manual configuration errors
  • Contain cost of increasing network complexity
  • Accurate Network Database of Record (DBoR)
Change Management
  • Command sent to devices always validated
  • Centralized record of all changes & policies
  • Re-useable command templates
  • Telnet, Native & SmartModel automation
  • Re-allocate time away from routine tasks
  • Speed implementation with “point-and-click” ease-of-use
  • Exposed APIs for integration with workflow automation
  • Single point of access for all changes
Policy Management
  • Support for regulatory, security and operational policies
  • Intelligent remediation, automated audit
  • Out of the box policies for day 1 value
  • Standardize policy validation & processes
Security: Permission-based network lock-down
  • Access control by role, device & commands
  • Network organization by Realms
  • Policy access control
  • Increase visibility into network security & performance
  • Centralized Audit Log (know who changed what, when)
SmartModel™ Automation
  • Standardized representation of native device config / no coding or scripting
  • Enforces syntax, semantics & ordering
  • Non-disruptive rollback
  • Reduce risk with “always accurate,” re-useable commands

Supported platforms:

The following operating systems are supported by IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager software that automates network device configuration management, accelerating time to market, reduces manual configuration errors and manages risk through compliance reporting.


IBM Tivoli Netcool Configuration Manager server specifications:
ServerPurposeSuggested specification
"Presentation Servers" and "Worker Servers" Serves GUI and API sessions Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x or Solaris 10 for Sparc
2 x Quad Core Intel 2.66GHz+processors
8GB RAM
160GB HDD
2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet NIC
Database Hosts Oracle Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x or Solaris 10 for Sparc
2 x Quad Core Intel 2.66GHz+ processors
16GB RAM
Disk space to fit storage requirements
2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet NIC
Worker Communications with devices and runs NCM batch core Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x or Solaris 10 for Sparc
1 x Quad Core Intel 2.66GHz+ processors
8GB RAM
160GB HDD
2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet NIC

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