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Deep dives on network automation, compliance, security, and the future of configuration management.
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Network Technical DebtWhy Unmanaged Network Scripting Is a Boardroom Risk in 2025
Discover why unmanaged network scripting has become a critical boardroom cybersecurity risk. Learn how governance failures create unauditable, fragile networks and expose executives to liability.
Network Technical DebtLegacy NCM and Technical Debt: How Insecure Tooling Creates Real Liability
Explore how outdated network configuration management tools accumulate technical debt, creating significant compliance, legal, and financial liabilities under NIS2, DORA, and cyber insurance policies.
NetMriThe Future After NetMRI: Active State Verification, Real-Time Change Monitoring, and the Next Wave of NCM
With NetMRI now retired, the network world is moving into a new phase of configuration management. Teams aren’t just looking for backups and diff reports anymore — they want real-time visibility, active verification, and deeper intelligence about the actual state of their network. This article explores how NCM is evolving and what comes next in a post-NetMRI world.
Compliance & RegulationThe Script Era Is Over: NIS2 & DORA Changed NCM Forever
For years, network automation has been propped up by the same familiar tools and the same familiar story: a clever mix of Python...
NetMriMigrating Away from NetMRI: How to Move Configs, Compliance Rules, and Automation Workflows Without Chaos
With NetMRI officially retiring, many teams are now facing the practical reality of moving away from a tool they’ve relied on for years. Migration can feel daunting, especially when daily operations depend on accurate backups, clean compliance reporting, and stable automation. The good news is that with the right approach, the transition doesn’t need to be chaotic.
Vendor Agnostic Network ManagementSimplifying Multi Tenant Networks with a Vendor Agnostic Strategy
Learn how a vendor-agnostic strategy simplifies network management in multi-tenant environments, reduces operational costs, and enhances security without vendor lock-in.
Network Technical DebtWhy Legacy NCM and DIY Scripts Fail Under NIS2 and DORA
Explore the critical compliance gaps legacy NCM tools and DIY scripts create under NIS2 and DORA. Understand the specific regulatory failures in identity, traceability, and integrity.
Network Technical DebtScripting with Netmiko & Jinja Is Fun — Until the Regulators Come Knocking
Explore the hidden risks of using Netmiko and Jinja for network automation. Learn why your favorite Python scripts might fail a regulatory audit under NIS2 or DORA and how to build a compliant strategy.
NetMriOpen-Source Roots, Enterprise Power: Why NetMRI Users Are Moving to Leaner NCM Platforms in 2025
As NetMRI reaches end-of-life, many organisations are rethinking what they actually need from a network configuration management tool. Instead of turning to heavy automation suites, teams are increasingly choosing lean, open-source–rooted platforms that are fast, modern, and easier to operate. This article explores why that shift is happening and what makes these tools so appealing in 2025.