Techniques are described that configure a router in a configuration mode specified by a client. For example, a client may request to configure the router in a private configuration mode. In response to the command, a management module creates a private database. A client may edit the configuration data of the private database. The client may edit the private database without interference from other clients that may also be editing configuration data of the router. Management server module updates the committed database with edited private database, and the router begins to operate in accordance with the updated configuration data.