Automate Configuration Backups and Change Monitoring with Oxidized

ADV NET MANAGEMENT delivers Oxidized-based solutions to help enterprises monitor, store, and track network device configurations with speed and precision

Overview

Oxidized is a robust, open-source configuration backup and version control system designed for multi-vendor network environments. It automatically pulls, stores, and tracks network device configurations, supporting seamless integration with version control platforms like Git. With real-time monitoring and built-in alerting capabilities, Oxidized empowers network teams to detect unauthorized changes, roll back configurations when needed, and maintain a secure, auditable network environment.

ADV NET MANAGEMENT, based in New York, NY, leverages Oxidized as part of our intelligent IoT and network automation offerings. With a strong B2B presence across North America, we help organizations implement Oxidized to strengthen operational visibility, enhance configuration compliance, and reduce manual intervention. Our technical experts work closely with clients to ensure smooth deployment, reliable performance, and long term value through continuous monitoring and smart versioning.

Core Components

Hardware

Network routers, switches, firewalls (various vendors) – Enterprise Network:
Supports multi-vendor interoperability and centralized network policy enforcement for secure and scalable operations.
On-prem or virtual servers for hosting Oxidized and Git – Ethernet Media
Converters: Facilitates seamless connectivity between server environments and diverse network architectures through reliable media adaptation.

Software

Oxidized open-source configuration tool
Git for version control
Syslog and SNMP traps for event-driven polling

Cloud Services

Remote Git repository hosting (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Secure cloud storage for configuration archives
API integration with cloud-based monitoring tools

Key Features and Functionalities

● Scheduled and on-demand configuration backups
● Real-time change detection and version comparison
● Git-based version control with rollback support
● Integration with alerting and monitoring tools
● Multi-threaded polling engine for high-speed data collection
● Web UI for browsing configuration history
● Scalable for thousands of devices across sites

Integrations

● Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
● Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus
● Syslog servers for event-based triggers
● Compatible with ticketing systems like ServiceNow via webhook APIs
● Jenkins and Ansible for CI/CD pipelines

Compatibility

● Supports over 100 device models: Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HP, Dell, Brocade, Fortinet, and
more
● SSH, Telnet, and API-based device connections
● Deployable in on-premise or cloud-hosted environments
● Works seamlessly in distributed networks and campus-wide deployments

Benefits

● Configuration Control: Always know what changed, when, and by whom
● Disaster Recovery: Fast rollback to last known good state
● Audit Readiness: Maintains version history for compliance tracking
● Multi-Vendor Support: Unified backup and versioning for all devices
● Cost-Effective: Fully open-source and scalable without license fees

Applications

● Enterprise IT operations
● Data center configuration tracking
● Campus-wide network consistency enforcement
● Telecom backbone maintenance
● MSP infrastructure compliance and reporting

Industries

Telecommunications & ISPs

Financial Services

Education (K-12 and Higher Ed)

Healthcare and Medical Networks

Government Agencies

Managed Service Providers

Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards & Regulations

Case Studies

U.S. Medical Research Facility (Maryland)

ADV NET MANAGEMENT deployed Oxidized across a hybrid network of over 250 Cisco and HP devices. With Git integration and change alerts, the client detected three critical misconfigurations in real time and achieved full HIPAA compliance audits within 90 days

U.S. Public University System (Georgia)

A multi-campus university implemented Oxidized with ADV NET MANAGEMENT’s guidance to automate backups and maintain consistent configurations across its labs and classrooms. The IT team reduced manual configuration work by 60% and gained clear version trails for support tickets

Canadian Technology Company (Quebec)

ADV NET MANAGEMENT helped a regional cloud services provider deploy Oxidized across their network backbone and remote edge sites. The system enabled continuous version tracking and real time rollback options, leading to improved SLAs and faster issue resolution times

Ready to automate and monitor your network configurations with precision?

Contact adv net management to get started with Oxidized implementation, integration assistance, or a customized product demo