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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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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.

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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

(1-25 of 90)
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April 15, 2022

Great tool for keeping track of IP addresses

DP
Dipak Patel
Sr DBA
evicore (Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is easy to use, and I recommend to try in any organization. It can manage so many groups of networks. One of the great features I like is it keeps a history of what it was used for x number of days, Gui based interface, and manage my DHCP and DNS from the same console.
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
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds IP Address Manager provides a single portal to manage the entire network, whether that's DHCP scopes, reservations, or just having an overview of what's on our network.
January 29, 2022

No gimmicks, it just works!

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Utilities Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I can't live without SolarWinds IPAM. No matter your environment size, you can benefit from proper IP address management. SolarWinds makes it easy to manage with its intuitive interface and scheduled scans.
January 27, 2022

An IPAM that does what it's supposed to.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Law Practice Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We aren't using it to it's fully potential, but for what we use it for it works great. All subnets are scanned and updated; if you are reserving an IP, you have to make sure the scan doesn't wipe it out (easy to do, just need to remember it). It has been simple to use and has made my job easier. It would not work as well if you don't have access to scan those subnets.
January 27, 2022

Best IP Management Software

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Computer Networking Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds IP Address Manager is very useful the bigger and more complex the environment. Smaller organizations will have to consider the cost as it provides little benefit over monitoring maybe 2-3 servers. But I have over 24 DHCP servers with on average 15 subnets each so tracking and monitoring all that was very time-consuming. As a result, it was generally ignored until there was an issue. With SolarWinds IP Address Manager, I was able to set alerts to monitor scope utilization and duplicate IP addresses.
January 27, 2022

IPAM is a fully functional IP address manager

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
An easy-to-use IP address manager that is integrated with Orion. This is a fully-featured application that is supported by the vendor's knowledgeable support staff. The graphical interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. We access the IPAM application throughout our network with a secure web connection and leverage the AD user account integration to lower our administrative overhead of the product.
January 26, 2022

SolarWinds IPAM is the Easiest Way to Manage Multiple Subnets and Office Location IP Addresses

JB
Jacob Bradley
UC Manager
T. D. Williamson (Oil & Energy, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you already have SolarWinds Products, there's no other product that I have seen on the market that incorporates all network management and IPAM tools so seamlessly. No longer having to have several consoles open to manage DHCP, DNS, and Subnets saves so much time and makes the whole process much more manageable.
January 23, 2022

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)--Because spreadsheets can only take you so far

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Spreadsheets can only take you so far with IP address management, and SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) adds so much more once you have a considerable IP address space you are trying to manage and, as a bonus, you can manage a number of other resources in the product, too, such as VLANs.
January 22, 2022

SolarWinds IPAM is Beneficial to Our Company!

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Industrial Automation Company, 201-500 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
In an environment where Network Engineers are separate from Server Administration, you may not be allowed to view/add/change any DHCP scopes or DNS records. With SolarWinds IPAM, you can integrate the DHCP and DNS servers into the SolarWinds environment to have the visibility to view these DHCP scopes or DNS records.
January 21, 2022

SolarWinds IPAM Provides Great Overview of IP Networks' Usage and Management

Verified User
Professional in Engineering
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering Company, 51-200 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds is well suited in our environment while using IP networks without DHCP and when using static IP assignments. SolarWinds IPAM helps us to monitor, manage, assign, and overview the static IP address in our networks. With the network overview, we are able to directly see the usage percentage of each IP network.
January 19, 2022

Review of SolarWinds IP Address Manager

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We have 12 locations each with its own DHCP server as well as its own backup server, each with around 10-15 subnets. Tracking scope usage across 24 servers was very time-consuming and having SolarWinds IP Address Manager allows any admin to view all scopes from one management console. We were also able to set alerts to monitor when the scope was 90% filled and any duplicate IP addresses were detected. Previously when a scope was full, it would often go unnoticed until users complained they could not access resources and we had to assign a ticket and have a technician troubleshoot before the admin sees the job. Now with alerts on a scope's usage, that is a thing of the past.
January 19, 2022

Solarwinds IPAM - powerful IP management tool

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Biotechnology Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) is well suited in managing the IP infrastructure - it brings together DHCP and DNS records, allows manual reservation and management of IP addresses, and is able to generate all kinds of alerts and reports. It's not intended to be used as an asset management tool, although it can be with help of Custom Properties that could be added and populated manually.
January 18, 2022

Time saver

JK
Jeeva Kumar
Information System Manager
ZeOmega (Hospital & Health Care, 501-1000 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
IPAM is easy to identify the IPs that are provisioned vs reserved vs available. In a situation where the DHCP scope or pool is not defined, the IPAM adds lots snd lots of advantages in tracking as I need not maintain an excel sheet for everything
September 21, 2021

Works great and saves a lot of time!

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
IPAM will be well suited in an environment that has over 50 network devices in my opinion. More than that, it will be very difficult to keep track of all the IPs used in the environment. I came from spreadsheets and pinging devices to see if they are used and using IPAM takes that work out of it. Pretty happy with it.
May 28, 2021

No more spreadsheets

EB
Ethan Beach
Manager, Security and Operations
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (Retail, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you are using spreadsheets to manage your subnets you need SolarWinds IP Address Manager. If you have small scopes for DHCP or any DHCP scopes, IPAM is a great way to manage and monitor those scopes. IPAM can be set up to scan subnets so being able to see and get alerted on new devices is also a great security feature.
May 16, 2021

IPAM: Total Awareness in IP Management

Michael Gombosi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michael Gombosi
Network Engineer
Hub Group (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I feel as though a program as lite as IPAM is useful no matter if you're big or small. Smaller companies will have to consider the overall cost of a Solarwinds suite that some cheaper programs may cover, but, if your company can support the cost, then typically the SolarWinds products are hard to beat.
December 23, 2020

SolarWinds IP Address Manager Review

Sneha Puri | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sneha Puri
Senior Network Engineer
Suffolk Construction (Construction, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds IP Address Manager is best for small- to mid-sized IP address usage. We have over 90 job sites across the country that we manage. To keep track of it all on an Excel was cumbersome. We also use it for devices that get added/removed constantly. It's easy to run a scan and see what IPs are available and what are not. Additionally, we use it to track IP addresses in our cloud environments--some don't have an offering that shows you available IPs.
December 16, 2020

Another solid offering from SolarWinds

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Public Relations & Communications Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you're looking for a basic IPAM tool, SolarWinds IP Address Manager is good solution. If you're already a SolarWinds Orion customer; its integration into the rest of their offerings makes for a good value play. If you're looking for a standalone solution and are not interested in the larger SolarWinds ecosystem, you would probably be better off looking at other non-integrated competitors.
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
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds IP Address Manager is well suited for a medium- to large-sized business with lots of VLANs, so you can keep an eye on what's going on. For a small office, I think this would be overkill. Especially useful with lab environments and dev environments with lots of change, so you can keep a handle on it.
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
Likelihood to Recommend
SolarWinds IP Address Manager is useful to organizations ranging from small to large, but particularly small. The reason for this is due to the fact that a smaller organization will have less manpower to manage a manually updated spreadsheet. SolarWinds IPAM's ability to dynamically discover and update its database removes the overhead typically associated with spreadsheets.
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