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rConfig V8 Overview

Introduction

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Welcome to rConfig V8 — the most advanced Network Configuration Management (NCM) platform we’ve ever built.
V8 is the culmination of over 15 years of experience, community input, and enterprise-grade requirements. It’s designed to scale from lean IT teams to global MSPs managing tens of thousands of devices.

With a modern architecture, AI-powered assistants, and enterprise change management, rConfig V8 sets a new benchmark for how network configuration should be managed: secure, automated, and verifiable.

Key Highlights in V8

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AI Copilot & Agent

Introducing AI Copilot and AI Agent: your built-in assistants for reviewing configs, checking compliance, and even executing safe, automated changes. Reduce errors, accelerate troubleshooting, and bring intelligence into everyday workflows.

Change Management Reinvented

V8 introduces Change Pulse and Change Forge — full lifecycle change management. Track and search historical state changes, validate drift, automate rollbacks, and deliver compliance-ready reporting for audits and governance.

Scalable Vector Agent

Deploy rConfig Vector for distributed, secure infrastructure. Designed for 100s or 1000s of devices across multiple sites, Vector scales horizontally while maintaining real-time responsiveness.

Limitless Vendor Support

Unlike other NCM tools with restrictive vendor lists, rConfig V8 supports any device, any vendor, any protocol. Manage mixed environments without worrying about compatibility or costly vendor lock-in.

MSP-Specific Features

Built with Managed Service Providers in mind: multi-tenant architecture, delegated access controls, and isolated reporting. Scale confidently across customer networks with secure, separated environments.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Built on a zero-trust model, V8 ships with RBAC, audit trails, encryption, and compliance reporting. Out-of-the-box support for the toughest regulatory environments.

What’s New in V8

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V8 is more than just an upgrade — it’s a complete platform evolution.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s new and improved:

  • 🎨 Overhauled UI/UX – Simpler navigation, easier editing and filtering, streamlined data management
  • ✉️ Weekly Email Digests – Automated summaries keep teams aligned without dashboard overload
  • 🌍 Multi-Lingual Support – Now available in 5 languages for global accessibility
  • 🔔 Granular Notifications – Smarter alerting reduces noise while surfacing the issues that matter
  • 🔎 Change History Search – Compare state vs. configuration backups with advanced search and tracking
  • 📡 SNMP Trap Management – Real-time trap processing for instant change backups and notifications
  • ⚖️ Enhanced Diff & Compliance Engines – More precise comparisons, deeper audits, faster reporting
  • 🤖 AI-Powered Support Platform – Integrated AI assistance for troubleshooting, guidance, and knowledge access

These features make rConfig V8 not just more powerful, but significantly easier to use, ensuring network teams spend less time firefighting and more time focusing on strategic initiatives.



V6 Core → V8 Core

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rConfig V6 Core (released in 2023) remains our free, open-source community edition.
It will continue to receive updates and security maintenance through 2025.

👉 Planned Upgrade Path:
Later in 2025, V6 Core will transition into V8 Core, giving community users access to the modern V8 platform with a familiar open-source foundation. Expect:

  • Updated UI & workflows based on the V8 architecture
  • Continued open-source availability under the Core edition
  • Compatibility with V8’s automation, AI, and change tracking features

We’re committed to making this transition smooth while preserving the open-source spirit that rConfig started with.

Professional & Enterprise

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  • V8 Professional: Built for enterprises who need support, updates, and the full power of automation. Licensed annually with perpetual usage rights.
  • V8 Vector / Enterprise: Custom pricing for MSPs and large-scale deployments. Designed for tens of thousands of devices, with distributed agents, HA/BCP design, and advanced compliance tooling.
See Pricing Visit the rConfig.com homepage for full pricing and licensing options.

A Platform That Grows With You

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rConfig has been trusted for 14+ years, managing millions of network devices across enterprises, governments, and service providers worldwide.
With V8, we’ve gone further than ever before — combining scale, automation, AI, and compliance into a single platform.

🎯 Next Steps:

rConfig V8: Enterprise-grade NCM. Open where it matters. Scalable when it counts.