Forward Networks’ flagship product, Forward Enterprise, delivers a vendor-agnostic “digital twin” of the network, designed for both cloud and on-prem networks
NetMRI is reaching its End of Life (EOL) with a Last Order Date (LOD) of April 30, 2025, and end-of-support by April 30, 2027, prompting many commercial enterprises and federal agencies to find alternative solutions for network configuration and change management (NCCM).
NetMRI users must consider replacement solutions that offer enhanced network visibility, security visibility, and end-to-end network management capabilities.
Organizations should evaluate solutions that provide IP address management (IPAM) and integration with Infoblox’s NIOS for unified network management.
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Forward Enterprise: The Best NetMRI Replacement for Seamless Network Management
With Infoblox NetMRI reaching End of Life organizations need a modern, future-ready replacement for network configuration and change management (NCCM). Forward Enterprise is that solution—offering unmatched visibility, automation, and real-time observability across complex, multi-vendor environments.
Moving Beyond NetMRI Limitations
NetMRI provided static snapshots and basic compliance tools—ideal for earlier network architectures. But today’s hybrid, multi-cloud networks demand more. Forward Enterprise goes far beyond replacement—it’s a strategic upgrade, delivering:
Accurate, searchable network state history (single source of truth)
"Wow, I’m speechless."
- Technical Project Manager, US Federal Agency
Validated Integration with Infoblox Enhances IPAM Precision and Improves Network Assurance
As a certified Infoblox Ecosystem Partner, Forward Networks eliminates manual data updates by automatically synchronizing always-accurate detail-rich data into Infoblox NIOS DDI = IPAM precision, reducing configuration errors, and ensuring policy compliance.