Many enterprises rely on Microsoft DNS and DHCP services bundled with Windows™ Server software. However, managing the growing volume of DNS and DHCP information with existing tools is cumbersome, forcing IT administrators to manually perform IP address management (IPAM) functions and to rely on spreadsheets for tracking addresses and devices.

IP address management is an increasingly daunting challenge in view of the rapidly increasing number and variety of new devices being added to enterprise networks, the persistent shortage of IT staff, and the need to support detailed administrative audits for compliance purposes. As the viability of spreadsheets for managing IP addresses quickly wanes, administrators are feeling the need for more robust IPAM functionality to increase efficiency, lower costs, reduce errors, and meet security and compliance objectives.

The Infoblox IPAM WinConnect™ system addresses these requirements in a purpose-built, appliance-based solution that complements Microsoft DNS/DHCP systems, allowing enterprise customers that rely on Microsoft for DNS and DHCP services to preserve their current investment while realizing improved IP address space control and operational efficiency.

The Infoblox IPAM WinConnect system lest you replace manual IPAM spreadsheets with a powerful, automated, web-based tool that provides:

Centralized Visibility & Control
	DNS, DHCP, and IP Address management from a single centralized console Intuitive graphical and hierarchical representation of the IP address space Extra IPAM info fields (device type, location, owner, custom fields…) Easy insight into historic and current IP usage Automatic discovery of IP devices on the network Intuitive, web-based GUI that works with standard browsers
Delegated, Secure Administration
	Granular, role-based administration for delegation Audit log for visibility into all admin activities IP lease histories Secure communications

Reporting & Auditing
	Pre-defined reports: IP summary by contact, utilization of DHCP pools, etc.; User-defined reports CSV file exports
Reliable platform
	Delivered on reliable, hardened appliances One-touch backup and restore
Figure 1: The Infoblox IPAM WinConnect solution delivers a powerful web-based GUI and simplified, appliance-based delivery.