XIA Configuration review
A deep network documentation platform for teams that can support a £3,000 annual starting price.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
XIA Configuration is an IT infrastructure documentation platform for IT teams, consultants, enterprises and managed service providers. It scans and documents network switches, connected devices, ports, VLANs, servers, virtualization platforms and cloud services. Its inventory includes IP addresses, ARP cache and hardware details, while relationship maps connect devices and support contracts. The platform also provides configuration records, scheduled discovery, automated reports, documentation exports, password storage and access controls.
The published plans show a paid product with a 30-day free trial. Technician costs £3,000 per user per year with annual billing and includes one named user, local installation, unlimited scanned items and documentation export. Enterprise Unlimited supports unlimited users, shared web access, unlimited items and included support. Enterprise Custom also provides unlimited users and shared web access, with pricing based on scanned items. This structure makes Technician suitable for a single operator, while larger teams and service providers are directed toward enterprise arrangements.
XIA Configuration fits environments that need ongoing discovery and historical comparison rather than a static network diagram. Scheduled scans, change tracking, configuration comparison and report generation support recurring documentation work, while PowerShell and web-service APIs allow data access and automation. Integrations cover Active Directory, DHCP Server, DNS Server, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Windows, Unix, Citrix, Hyper-V and VMware. The software is available through Windows-based server software, shared web access and hosted cloud services. Teams that need circuit management should consider an alternative, while organizations seeking multi-tenant documentation, relationship mapping and automated discovery are a strong fit.
XIA Configuration pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automates discovery across networks, servers, virtualization and cloud services
- Tracks configurations, changes, versions and relationships over time
- Supports reports, APIs, credential storage and multi-tenant environments
- Where it doesn't
- Technician is limited to one named user and local installation
- Starts at £3,000 per user annually, with no free plan
- Does not include circuit management
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