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SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)

Overview

What is SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)?

Austin-based SolarWinds offers Internet Protocal address management (IPAM) networking service.

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Recent Reviews

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Convenient Integration: Many users have found IPAM's integration with the SolarWinds suite to be convenient for tracking multiple sites …
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SolarWinds IPAM Review

10 out of 10
February 17, 2022
We use SolarWinds IP Address Manager to manage our entire corporate network. It's incredibly useful in seeing what is on our network as …
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IPAM Review

10 out of 10
January 27, 2022
Incentivized
We use SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) to manage IP addresses in the organization. IPAM allows us to quickly provide IP addresses to …
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Time saver

9 out of 10
January 18, 2022
Incentivized
I have been using this tool for the last 5 years and this is a pretty decent tool to track the IPs that are reserved, assigned, and …
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Product Details

What is SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)?

IPAM integrates DHCP, DNS, and IP address management. Automated subnet discovery and IP scanning scours your network so you always know how IPs are used. Be alerted to and fix IPs conflicts, depleted subnets/scopes, and mismatched DNS entries. Delegate IP administration so system and network admins can manage their own range of IPs. Get the nitty-gritty details on IPs and how they’ve been used—even in the distant past.

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Features

  • Supported: Automated IP address tracking
  • Supported: Integrated DHCP, DNS, and IP address management
  • Supported: IP address alerting, troubleshooting, and reporting
  • Supported: Multi-vendor on-prem and cloud DHCP and DNS support
  • Supported: IP Request Form for streamlining and automating IP address requests
  • Supported: API support with CRUD operations for two-way integration with third-party software

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Screenshots

Screenshot of Customize your IP address management dashboard to quickly focus on your top priorities.Screenshot of Manage your DHCP and DNS services in one place.Screenshot of Streamline IP requests with a simple intake and approval wizard.Screenshot of Automatically scan for subnets or manually add.

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Videos

Watch Get a quick overview of SolarWinds® IP Address Manager (IPAM) and learn why automated and consolidated DHCP/DNS and IP address management is a must-have in today's dynamic networks. SolarWinds IPAM provides centralized management, monitoring, alerting, and reporting on your entire IP infrastructure, all from an intuitive web console. It's simplified IP space management in one easy-to-use solution. SolarWinds IPAM delivers the advanced features required by today's increasingly complex enterprise networks, including: - Integrated DHCP/DNS management - Split-scope configurations - Scheduled scanning - Real-time monitoring - Customizable troubleshooting dashboard - Preventative alerting - Out-of-the-box reporting - Detailed event recording - Role-based access control - Historical IP address tracking - IPv6 migration planning With IPAM, companies can streamline DHCP and DNS management, optimize IP space utilization, and avoid IP address conflicts. IPAM helps IT organizations to effectively plan for network growth and control corresponding IP space issues to ensure the highest levels of performance of their IP infrastructure.

Watch IPAM’s IP Request Wizard enables IP requesters to directly request IP addresses from network admins, and can automatically reserves IP addresses after three easy steps.

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Integrations

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SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Orion Platform products can be deployed on physical or virtual servers on-premises or in the cloud. These products can also be deployed via Azure or AWS marketplaces. For detailed system requirements, visit support.solarwinds.com.
Mobile ApplicationNo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Austin-based SolarWinds offers Internet Protocal address management (IPAM) networking service.

ManageEngine OpUtils are common alternatives for SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM).

Reviewers rate Support Rating and Implementation Rating highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Convenient Integration: Many users have found IPAM's integration with the SolarWinds suite to be convenient for tracking multiple sites and subnets. This feature has been praised by several reviewers as it allows them to easily manage their IP address allocation and DNS updates in one centralized solution.

Efficient IP Management: The ability of IPAM to manage IP addresses and update DNS as soon as a device is discovered has been highly valued by users. This functionality has proven useful for managing IP address availability and ensuring accurate DNS updates, according to numerous reviewers.

Effective Capacity Planning: Users appreciate IPAM's ability to reserve and comment on IP addresses for effective IP address allocation and capacity planning. Several reviewers have noted that this feature helps them allocate IPs efficiently, avoid conflicts, and plan for future network expansion.

Slow, Clunky Web Interface: Many users have expressed frustration with the slow, clunky web interface of SolarWinds IP Address Manager. Users find it difficult to navigate and perform tasks efficiently, impacting their overall experience with the software.

Difficult Initial Setup: Several reviewers have reported that the initial setup of the software is not user-friendly and requires a learning curve. This can be challenging for new users who are unfamiliar with the Orion platform.

Limited Options for Organizing Devices: Users have complained about the limited options for organizing devices in SolarWinds IP Address Manager. They feel that there is a lack of flexibility in the licensing tiers and find it difficult to effectively organize their devices as per their requirements.

Users commonly recommend the following regarding the software for managing IP addresses:

  1. Trying the free option before purchasing: Many users suggest taking advantage of the free version of the software to get a feel for its functionality and suitability for their needs. This allows users to assess whether it meets their requirements before committing to a paid version.

  2. Considering other options like InfoBlox and Mice & Men: Some users suggest exploring alternative software options such as InfoBlox or Mice & Men. These alternatives may offer different features or better meet specific requirements, so users recommend comparing different solutions to find the best fit.

  3. Looking for bundle purchase with other products for a better deal: Reviewers mention that while the software itself can be pricey, they recommend exploring bundle purchases that include additional products or services. By bundling multiple products together, users may be able to secure a better deal or more cost-effective licensing options.

It is important to note that users also mention areas for improvement, such as inadequate support and resource-intensive nature of the software. However, these are not counted as among the three most common recommendations.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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February 17, 2022

SolarWinds IPAM Review

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Government Relations Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Support Rating
9
Always great support from Solarwinds, whenever we've had any technical issues. They are quick to respond and always resolve the issue fast.
December 11, 2020

Great tool but beware aware of the yearly cost

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Computer Hardware Company, 201-500 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
7
When I first got this product 5 years ago, I could tell you that I would have given this a 10. Now, they are slow to answer and when you finally get them on the phone they are great. They need to hire more people and get support back to 10.
December 09, 2020

DHCP & DNS Easy Management

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Utilities Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
9
Always when we need technician or commercial help, the official support service, as well as the community and support forums, are very active and with a very high response time.
December 08, 2020

SolarWinds IP Address Manager - A Time Saver

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Construction Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
10
SolarWindows support can be hit or miss depending on who you get on the phone; however, all of my interactions ranging from basic setup to troubleshooting issues were professional and excellent. Software updates come frequently enough so I know the product is still supported well and has not been forgotten about.
November 20, 2020

SolarWinds IPAM is one stop Solution for IP Address Management

Nikhil Kumar Sharma | TrustRadius Reviewer
Nikhil Kumar Sharma
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies (Information Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
8
We have not got much deals on SolarWinds IPAM yet since we did not face any complex issues which could not be resolved on our own. However above rating is not just based on IPAM, but overall SolarWinds support which is, sad to say, deteriorating day by day since support engineers do not know much being new in the system. We expect support engineers to know everything on very first place which is not the case now.
November 12, 2020

SolarWinds IPAM - An overview of IP space in your business place

Ken Orr | TrustRadius Reviewer
Ken Orr
Information Technology Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration (Government Administration, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
9
Usually support has been very responsive and easy to deal with. They are very knowledgeable and when and issue needs to be escalated, it is done so in a very quick and easy fashion. Also, the support interface (Customer Success Manager) is very good, better than many other products I have worked with in IT.
November 11, 2020

IPAM in a nutshell

Verified User
Account Manager in Customer Service
Information Technology & Services Company, 201-500 employees
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
8
When running through the trial of SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) we had a SolarWinds support engineer assigned to guide us through the installation and configuration. He then also gave us a demo to see how it would fit in our environment.
November 09, 2020

Great, but not perfect. Get a trial version in your hands first to see if it fits your organization

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Plastics Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
5
I tried resolving a permissions issue with WMI admin rights and I was told it is how it is, and that was it. I would like to have been bumped to a tier three, or whatever terminology is used for your engineers. We did purchase the highest level of Solar Winds IP Address Manager (IPAM), after all.
November 06, 2020

SolarWinds IPAM needs some love... but not from me

Tim Short | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tim Short
Network Administrator
CompSource Oklahoma (Insurance, 201-500 employees)
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
7
I haven't had to call them much. But every time I have contacted them their first go-to for me is to look at the online library of videos they have which gets annoying and discourages me from wanting to call them because they seem to not want to help as much for IPAM as their other products.
September 01, 2020

Highly Customizable and Resilient IP Address Management Solution

Verified User
Team Lead in Information Technology
Industrial Automation Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
9
The product has proved very resilient so far since we have not had any support cases opened for it in approximately 4 years. Therefore the decision to migrate has been a very successful one from this aspect.
Regarding SolarWinds support in general, I can say that the quality of the solutions provided and SLAs are very high. Experienced support technicians are always available and will assist you with whatever issues that you might encounter.
July 23, 2020

SolarWinds IPAM - The Best of the Best for an Affordable Price

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 201-500 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
10
I have never once been let down by a support employee.

Using alternative products' support varies, but SolarWinds is all about the customer and they provide the best customer service around.

Whenever I have issues/bugs/or otherwise technical difficulties IPAM support responds as fast as possible and that makes me and my team long-time users of their products.
July 17, 2020

SolarWinds IP Address Manager Review

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Chemicals Company, 5001-10,000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
7
It's very easy to open a ticket, but takes a while to get support on the phone. SolarWinds used to have a lot of different upgrades based on what was purchased (i.e. SolarWinds IP Address Manager, NPM, or SAM) and you would have to find the proper way to upgrade the system or your whole server would be down.
July 02, 2020

I can IPAM

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Retail Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Support Rating
9
Have not had to contact support, but there is a user community and documentation that answered all our questions.
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