Any way to exclude a device from downloading startup configs?
We have a large number of devices (not ALL, but lots) which do not actually have startup configs. (RuggedCom rx1500's.) Maybe I'm missing it, but is there any way to tell NCM that this device doesn't...
View ArticleIs there a way to redirect command line output to a variable?
Hello, Is there a way to redirect command line output to a variable in a config change script? example: CLI{ show run interface gi1/0/13 | redirect @CatchVariable} Or is this just not possible...
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Firmware Upgrade Templates - Stack Upgrades
I see the built in templates can't handle Switch Stacks, has anyone any custom templates that support stacks? I can't access the content exchange area for the templates in the settings?
View ArticleLooking for list of NCM variables
I'm looking for a complete list of built-in variables that I could use in NCM scripts or change templates.Specifically, I'm trying to mass change the hostname and domain of Cisco devices based on the...
View ArticleIs there a way to redirect command line output to a variable?
Hello, Is there a way to redirect command line output to a variable in a config change script? example: CLI{ show run interface gi1/0/13 | redirect @CatchVariable} Or is this just not possible...
View ArticleTwice now we've had NCM report get stuck caching which causes all of our...
I'm running NCM 7.4.1 and the only way I've been able to fix is to manually edit the database table NCM_Policy reports and change the caching status for the report from 2 to 0 in the database table to...
View ArticleCompliance Policy Report for multiple vendors.
Hi, I was wondering if there is a way that NCM could be used to create one report to check the compliance of all switches to company rules? Seeing as our network has a mix of Cisco and HP switches, my...
View ArticleFirmware repository file extensions
Is there a way to show all files in the new firmware repository? I would like to use this new feature to perform upgrades on devices whose filenames do not end in '.bin'. We use some Cisco devices that...
View ArticleHow to backup NCM itself?
Field tech here (customer limits play time) and I've setup a couple dozen switches for nightly config backups, but how do I backup NCM itself? If the NCM program/s or server blows blue smoke and has to...
View ArticleCisco IOS Upload via SCP/SFTP Server Integrated in Solarwinds NCM
Hi,I have got some issues when I am trying to update my switch firmware through SCP/SFTP Server which is integrated on Solarwinds Network configuration Manager.SSH is allowed between Solarwinds Server...
View ArticleNeed to send/receive notifications for any changes done on my Firewalls
Hi Guys,Good day again.I am here to ask for an advice again from you.My boss asks me if it is doable on Solarwinds to send updates to specific email groups or emails regarding any changes done on...
View ArticleBacking up ForeScout, Gigamon, DataPower, RiverBed configurations with NMC
HI,Anyone using NCM to manage ForeScout, Gigamon, DataPower or RiverBed configurations? We currently do not own NCM and are wondering if anyone has had success using NCM to manage these...
View ArticleNetwork Configuration Manager
Hi Thwack members. After years of using NPM, and loving it, I've added NCM to the tool box. It was installed today and began to test backing up an Avaya 2526. I didn't do anything more than use the...
View ArticleNCM Trap notification - Sleep
I have a trap alert setup to download configuration files when a Trap comes in. I would like to "sleep" before downloading that config. So far I have tried:ping.exe 127.0.0.1 -n 45 > nul &...
View ArticlePerform an action only on interfaces that don't register a Cisco Device...
Hello All, I have a challenging situation where I need to run a series of commands over many interfaces, but avoid those interfaces that have cisco devices plugged in the other end. Some of these...
View ArticleNCM Config change template logical OR question
Hello, I'm working on my first NCM config change template so sorry if this is a silly question. My script was working just fine until I decided to optimize it, make it pretty and combine multiple IF...
View ArticleCisco IOS Upload via SCP/SFTP Server Integrated in Solarwinds NCM
Hi,I have got some issues when I am trying to update my switch firmware through SCP/SFTP Server which is integrated on Solarwinds Network configuration Manager.SSH is allowed between Solarwinds Server...
View ArticleCisco WLC Backup
Hi,Has anyone had success backing up a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller config with Cirrus?
View ArticleSolarWinds NCM Connector for Cisco SmartAdvisor
Saw this came out and took a look at the documentation. Is there a special kind/level of Cisco account/access you need for this to work? I have a Cisco.com account that is linked to my contracts (lets...
View ArticleI am looking for a tool to compare running configs on cisco routers? I want...
I am wanting to be able to compare running configs across multiple routers concurrently. The doc I can find says it can do it, but everything I can find compares running to startup. Any answers to...
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