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Why rConfig is Going All-In at Zabbix Summit 2025 — and What We’re Launching There

We’re thrilled to share that rConfig is going Platinum at the Zabbix Summit 2025, taking place this October 8–10 in Riga. This isn’t just a sponsorship — it’s a statement. We're bringing the full power of our new rConfig V8 release to the global stage, including two major new features: a next-gen Zabbix integration and a soon-to-be-revealed AI-powered capability that’s going to change the game for network teams. If you’re in the business of automating, scaling, or securing network operations — you’ll want to see what’s coming.

22 Jul 2025

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🚨 URGENT: Critical Cisco Vulnerability Allows Remote Command Execution with Root Privileges (CVE-2025-20188)

Network security teams are racing to address a new critical vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Wireless Controller Software. With a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, CVE-2025-20188 allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute commands with root privileges across enterprise networks. This post explains the vulnerability details and demonstrates how rConfig's automation tools can detect, mitigate, and verify fixes across your entire infrastructure within minutes instead of days. Protect your Catalyst 9800 devices now with these step-by-step remediation techniques.

8 May 2025

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Introducing rConfig Vector: Scalable, Distributed Network Configuration Management for Modern Teams

Discover rConfig Vector—the next-gen distributed NCM solution designed for scale, speed, and security. Built for modern IT teams, Vector offers high availability, encryption by default, lightning-fast backups, and seamless tool integration. Future-proof your network management today.

10 Feb 2025

Stephen Stack

CTO, rConfig

How to Prevent Network Downtime and Ensure Seamless Connectivity

Network downtime can cause unnecessary stress, but it can be avoided by applying proven, proactive strategies. Here, we look at how monitoring, automation and configuration backups with rConfig can prevent downtime.

1 Dec 2024

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5 Most Common Network Configuration Issues and How to Fix Them

Reliable and secure network configuration is essential to the success of any business, whatever the size. See how rConfig's software ensures a safe and consistent connection.

1 Dec 2024

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Why Rigid Network Automation Platforms Fail—and How rConfig Empowers IT Teams with Flexibility

Discover why opinionated network automation tools fall short in today’s multi-vendor environments. Learn how rConfig’s flexible, vendor-agnostic NCM approach empowers IT teams to automate, scale, and innovate without compromise.

18 Nov 2024

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Why Network State Backups Matter: How rConfig Goes Beyond Configuration for Real Visibility

Go beyond intent with rConfig’s state-aware network management. Capture real-time device behavior with state backups—BGP, routing tables, LLDP/CDP, and more—for faster troubleshooting, compliance, and full-stack visibility across your network.

12 Nov 2024

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Why Big Tech is Abandoning NCM—and How rConfig Fills the Gap with Reliable, Vendor-Agnostic Solutions

As Cisco, VMware, and others pivot to AI, traditional NCM tools are being left behind. Discover how rConfig delivers modern, vendor-agnostic network configuration management—built for security, compliance, and real-world IT needs.

11 Nov 2024

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How rConfig Helps You Meet NIS2 Directive Requirements for Risk Management and Backup

Comply with the NIS2 Directive using rConfig. Automate risk management, enforce secure configurations, and ensure reliable network backups to boost cyber resilience and maintain essential services under EU regulations.

25 Sept 2024

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