IPAM & Why It’s a Critical Enabling Technology to Support an Agile Organization

In any enterprise, the network is critical for supporting an agile organization. Companies are adopting Microsoft 365/SaaS, private, public, hybrid multi-cloud, SD-WAN, wireless and IoT technologies. The network needs to be more agile and dynamic to achieve these goals successfully. However, as networks become more dynamic, it is important for organizations to have a Single Source of Truth for all internet connected devices. In the network, the IPAM database is that Single Source of Truth. It’s nearly impossible to carry out IP Address Management (IPAM) through manual methods or even freeware solutions like Microsoft AD. The role of IPAM is to automate IP address management tasks for networked assets in a centralized, easy-to-access, and user-friendly manner. Manual methods don't scale and are cumbersome and error-prone. Freeware solutions like Microsoft lack enterprise-grade features and create per-site inconsistencies. These can often lead to service outages resulting in lower productivity and poor customer experience. An enterprise-grade IP address management solution can solve these challenges and enhance the value of your existing infrastructure. Join Infoblox Vice President Anthony James and Principal Product Marketing Manager, Bob Rose, as they share their insights and how Infoblox can help you achieve superior network visibility, automation and control through IPAM: - What is IPAM and what problems does it solve? - What is the cost of continuing to manage IPAM manually or using freeware solutions - Gain visibility to avoid inconsistencies and IP address conflicts across Microsoft environments - Several before & after use case examples