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Deep dives on network automation, compliance, security, and the future of configuration management.

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Sep 15, 20265 min read

Is VMware Smart Assurance NCM End of Life? What Actually Happened

If you run Smart Assurance Network Configuration Manager, you have probably found two contradictory answers online. Here is what VMware published in 2024, what Broadcom published in 2025, and what it means in practice.

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SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager pricing and licensing tiers
Sep 14, 20264 min read

How Much Does SolarWinds NCM Cost in 2026?

SolarWinds publishes a starting price for Network Configuration Manager but not a full price list, so most buyers end up guessing. Here are the figures that are actually published, the ones that are not, and the licensing change that is pushing renewal quotes up.

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Sep 2, 202610 min read

Why the CLI Still Matters in 2026: 7 Tools Network Engineers Actually Use

From Nmap to Traceroute, discover the top 5 command-line tools every network engineer needs for troubleshooting, security, and performance optimization. Boost your CLI skills and network efficiency.

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Jun 7, 20266 min read

Why rConfig Sim Models the Ciena 6500: Testing NCM Against Carrier Optical Transport

Most NCM tools stop at Cisco and Juniper. Here is why rConfig-sim models Ciena 6500 TL1 optical transport, and why that matters for carrier and ISP automation.

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Sep 11, 20244 min read

Security, Trust, and rConfig: A CTO’s Commitment in a Post-SolarWinds World

In the wake of high-profile breaches like SolarWinds, rConfig's CTO shares a personal reflection on trust, resilience, and how open-source NCM can secure your network’s future. Learn how rConfig puts transparency and security first.

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