Question 1

What is rConfig and how does it compare to ConnectMyAssets?

Accepted Answer

rConfig is an open-source network configuration management tool with a web interface, configuration backup, change detection, and compliance templates. It is a capable self-hosted solution for teams comfortable with DIY deployment and maintenance. ConnectMyAssets is a commercial platform deployed as an on-premises appliance on your own infrastructure, built for enterprise and regulated-industry requirements. The key differences are: ConnectMyAssets offers European data sovereignty (Made in France), native NIS2 and DORA compliance engines, fully offline operation with no cloud dependencies, IT/OT unified inventory, and Zero-Touch Provisioning. Both tools cover the core NCM workflow, but ConnectMyAssets goes further on compliance, data sovereignty, and operational technology support.

Question 2

Why does European data sovereignty matter for network configuration data?

Accepted Answer

Network configuration files contain highly sensitive information: IP addressing schemes, VLAN architectures, routing policies, access control lists, VPN configurations, and SNMP community strings. For European organizations, storing this data on servers subject to US legal jurisdiction (Cloud Act, FISA) or non-EU privacy law creates both regulatory risk and a potential security exposure. ConnectMyAssets is Made in France, operated under French and European law, and hosted on European infrastructure. For organizations subject to GDPR, NIS2, or sector-specific regulations (banking, critical infrastructure, healthcare), this distinction matters. rConfig, as an open-source tool, can be self-hosted anywhere, including in Europe, but its commercial support and cloud-related services are US-based.

Question 3

How is ConnectMyAssets deployed compared to rConfig?

Accepted Answer

Both ConnectMyAssets and rConfig are deployed on your own infrastructure. ConnectMyAssets is delivered as an on-premises appliance that runs on VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or any major virtualization platform. All data stays on your infrastructure with no cloud dependencies and no external connectivity required. rConfig is also self-hosted, but you manage the application server, database, backups, and upgrades yourself. ConnectMyAssets provides a pre-packaged appliance with professional support and an SLA, removing the DIY maintenance burden while keeping full data sovereignty.

Question 4

How does ConnectMyAssets handle NIS2 compliance compared to rConfig?

Accepted Answer

ConnectMyAssets has a native NIS2 compliance engine that automatically maps your configuration management activities to NIS2 Article 21 requirements. It generates audit-ready reports documenting asset inventory completeness, configuration change audit trails, access control logs, and backup frequency, all requirements under NIS2's risk management measures. rConfig has compliance templates for ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS but does not have specific NIS2 or DORA compliance reporting. For European organizations subject to NIS2 (essential and important entities) or DORA (financial sector), ConnectMyAssets provides out-of-the-box compliance documentation that rConfig requires manual customization to replicate.

Question 5

Can ConnectMyAssets work in fully isolated networks where rConfig struggles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ConnectMyAssets is designed to run with no cloud dependencies and no external connectivity required. All features including backup, compliance reporting, dashboards, and audit trails function entirely on your local infrastructure. Software updates are delivered via signed packages deployable from an internal server or removable media. rConfig is a self-hosted tool that also runs on-premises, but its update and support model assumes internet connectivity. For critical infrastructure operators, OT networks, or environments where external access is prohibited, ConnectMyAssets provides a fully offline deployment with all data remaining on your infrastructure.

Question 6

If rConfig is open source and free, why would I pay for ConnectMyAssets?

Accepted Answer

The total cost of ownership for a self-hosted open-source NCM tool includes server infrastructure, database maintenance, application upgrades, security patching, troubleshooting, and the engineering time spent on all of the above. For a network of 100+ devices managed by a team with compliance obligations, these hidden costs are significant. ConnectMyAssets provides professional support with an SLA, active development with new features and vendor support, guaranteed security patching, and a compliance engine that eliminates manual audit preparation. Organizations pay for ConnectMyAssets because the total cost, including compliance readiness and operational reliability, is lower than running and maintaining a DIY rConfig deployment at scale.

Feature	rConfig	ConnectMyAssets
On-premises appliance deployment	✓	✓
No cloud dependencies, fully offline operation	✗	✓
European data sovereignty (Made in France)	✗	✓
NIS2 compliance reporting	✗	✓
DORA compliance reporting	✗	✓
ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS reporting	✓	✓
Web interface	✓	✓
Configuration backup & version history	✓	✓
Configuration rollback	✓	✓
Real-time change alerting	✓	✓
Role-based access control (RBAC)	✓	✓
REST API	✓	✓
IT/OT unified inventory (SCADA, PLC support)	✗	✓
Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)	✗	✓
CMDB / asset inventory	✗	✓
Professional support & SLA	✓	✓
SSH bastion with session recording & command risk scoring	✗	✓
Firewall policy audit (shadow rules, permissive ACLs)	✗	✓
IPAM — IP address management & CIDR tree	✗	✓
Network topology map (LLDP/CDP-based, interactive)	✗	✓
Encrypted credential vault (RSA end-to-end, no plaintext exposure)	✗	✓
AI Insights — natural language queries, local inference	✗	✓
CVE tracking per device across all vendors	✗	✓
SHA-256 integrity checksums on every backup	✗	✓
Open source	✓	✗

ConnectMyAssets vs rConfig

Where ConnectMyAssets Goes Further

Feature Comparison

When rConfig Is the Right Tool

Migrating from rConfig to ConnectMyAssets

Export Your rConfig Device List & History

Deploy ConnectMyAssets

Activate Compliance & Decommission rConfig

Frequently Asked Questions

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