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What is SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)?
Austin-based SolarWinds offers Internet Protocal address management (IPAM) networking service.
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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
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SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Competitors
- ManageEngine OpUtils
- Men & Mice
- Managing and maintaining internal spreadsheets
SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, 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 Application | No |
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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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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 27, 2022
IPAM is a fully functional IP address manager
We use IPAM to track subnet and host IP address assignments for our entire network. Primarily used for static IP assignments in our data centers and as a way to track dynamically assigned addresses from our DHCP infrastructure. This allows us to avoid assigning a duplicate IP addresses to static devices. The user interface is very intuitive and the color-coded icons allow us to quickly look down the list to see what addresses are being used and unused. Solarwinds also added a nice feature to test to see if the IP address is active elsewhere before reserving it. the search engine allows us to quickly focus on IP addresses at the subnet or host level.
- Ease of use to assign/register IP addresses.
- Easy search utility.
- Intuitive.
- Integration with Solarwinds Orion.
- I do not see any holes in the product.
- Ability to customize the user interface for management.
- Ability to generate management graphical reports on IP status.
- The ability to delegate user access to specific subnet or ranges.
- Quick and easy way to track our IP address space usage.
- The centralized data for all of our subnets in all of the various groups in the organization reduce the possibility of duplicate addressing and multiple applications where one consolidated application is more efficient.
- The ease of use reduces the impacts of errors and training overhead to onboard new users to the product.
- With IPAM integrated into Orion, we have a single pane of glass to manage multiple networking tools.
Sorry.. this is the only real IPAM I have used. The old-fashioned way has always been a spreadsheet. So, IPAM is much better than the manual approach.
No
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
We wanted a fully-featured IP address manager that was integrated with our existing network management platform. Solarwinds IPAM provided us with that product.
- Keeping track of our IP address space assignments and utilizations.
- A quick and efficient search tool to identify specific IP addresses and subnets.
- A centralized IP address tool that can be shared between the server and networking teams.
- I don't think we are using IPAM outside of its common use cases.
- We are satisfied with what it gives us and do not see any additional use cases at this time.
I do not see any different approach to doing research and a cost/benefit analysis.
No
Change management was a minor issue with the implementation
We followed out internal change management review and approval process. This is normal and part of our process. This is owned by the networking group and not considered an enterprise production application, so we have a degree of flexibility in our implementations.
- We had no issues during the implementation.
- no training
Yes, IPAM is very easy to learn. There are also online resources provided by SolarWinds if needed. Training would depend on the level of staff experience. however, this is not a very complex product.
We do have premium support but it is rarely used for IPAM support.
I do not recall personally contacting SolarWinds support for this product.
I was not involved in this.
Just standard vendor relations, nothing special.
Yes
Yes, very easy and seamless. We had no issues and it was part of a larger upgrade. There were no unexpected outcomes.
- Keeping track of our IP address space reservations and usage.
- Integration with other Solarwinds products.
- I ma not aware of what is planned by SolarWinds.
No
No
January 26, 2022
SolarWinds IPAM is the Easiest Way to Manage Multiple Subnets and Office Location IP Addresses
We use SolarWinds IPAM to manage the subnets at our many office locations across the world. It allows us to quickly see subnet status, IP availability, and update our DNS quickly. This prevents us from duplicating IP addresses and causing communication errors.
- IP address availability
- DNS updates
- Capacity planning
- Customizable dashboards
- Resolution automation
- Better scripting base
- Simple IP address assigning
- Easily avoids IP address conflicts
- Capacity planning for subnets simplified
- Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
I don't know of another solution that is as well-rounded and efficient as SolarWinds IPAM.
We looked at a couple of solutions, but once we were decided on other SolarWinds products, it wasn't really even a choice of if we would use something else.
December 09, 2020
DHCP & DNS Easy Management
For years, we have used SolarWinds IP Address Manager to keep an inventory of all our networks, both IT and OT, which allows us to have more than 24000 IP controlled at present. The service makes it easier for us to know which networks are starting to have free IP availability problems and other value-added utilities that make routine tasks much easier.
- Inventory
- Discovery
- Management of transient IP
- DHCP management
- DNS monitoring
- Security
- Networking
- User Support
- Develpoment
- Less support hours
- Less incidences motivated by DHCP issues
- Less incidences motivated by DNS issues
We evaluated Efficient and other products, but in a cost/benefit ratio, SolarWinds was the best choice for us.
30
IT management
IT architecture
Cybersecurity
Operations (core business)
IT architecture
Cybersecurity
Operations (core business)
4
Basic IT skills
- Address management
- Inventory
- Security issues
- Architecture
- Monitoring
- Self sevice
- Like inventory for equipments (not only IP)
If I had to restart the process, I would try to weigh much more the simplicity of use and the roadmap against the specific problems of the time of acquisition.
Yes
Yes
One of the examples that come to mind is in case of system updates. Not only is there good documentation, SolarWinds will collaborate with you and guide you through the process of possible problems, before, during, and after the update process.
- Inventory
- Search tool
- DHCP integration
- DNS integration
- Logging
- Reporting
- Maps
May 29, 2020
Must have tool for your data center
I like to use the Solarwind IP Address Manager to discover all our IP addresses in different subnets, including AWS and Azure, even in an on-premise data center. The only challenge I found is that it's hard to move the existing group to another group. Other than that, I find it a good tool to have.
- Easy to use
- Centralize management of your IP inventory
- IP Address Inventory
- Moving existing group is a little bit of a challenge.
- Avoid duplicated IP
- SolarWinds IP Address Manager
GUI is very easy to handle.
30
Solarwinds IP address manager is acting as a network and infrastructure function
5
Network and infrastructure team use this tool as daily basis
- manage ip
- inventory
- subnets design
- GUI
- management
- Cloud implementation
No
- Product Features
None
- Implemented in-house
No
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
GUI needs to improve for us to move different group or merge groups
- it will impact other product
No
Solarwinds support will need to improve.
No
Solarwinds support need a big improvement especially on the SEV1 issues
- Inventory
- Monitor
- moving group
No