Challenges
- Faced the following challenge prior to purchasing SolarWinds® IP Address Manager:
- They found managing DHCP, DNS and IP Addresses in silo’s took more time and limited their visibility and control
Use Case
- Use 1001 to 2000 IP addresses.
- Routinely performs the following IP Address Management tasks using IPAM:
- Manage IP space and subnets
- Find and assign available IP addresses
- Find and reclaim orphaned IP addresses
- Manage extended IP address details (e.g., assigned MAC, device type, history, etc.)
- Delegate IP administrative tasks
- Routinely performs the following DHCP and DNS Management tasks using IPAM:
- Add or change and DNS zone or record entry
- Add or change a DHCP scope or split scope
- Add or change DHCP reservations
- Delegate DHCP and DNS administration
- Routinely performs the following DHCP, DNS and IP Address monitoring and troubleshooting tasks using IPAM:
- Review IP address forensic histories
- Monitor DHCP, DNS and IP Address change event logs
- Between 10 and 25 people at the organization use IPAM.
Results
- Saves 40-60 man-hours a month managing DHCP, DNS and IP addresses using IPAM.
- Realized the following benefits with IPAM:
- Better manages growth and change
- Gained more visibility and control
