Item: SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use it to inventory and identify devices on our network, especially non windows devices that don't normally show up in other applications.

Pros and Cons

I like its discovery process for identifying IP addresses.
The interface is fairly straightforward.

It isn't always clear how the software tracks devices over time. For example the difference between something that is gone vs. not currently online.

Return on Investment

It has helped identify when devices have been removed from our network with no notice.
It helps tracks available IP addresses.
SNMP device type discovery is valuable as well.

OptiView gives a very good snapshot of devices currently on the network and gives more details and troubleshooting, but doesn't have a record over time. As a result the two devices have overlapping purposes but ultimately are used for different tasks. SolarWinds ends up feeling more like an inventory system.

Support Rating

I haven't worked directly with SolarWinds customer support.

Key Insights

Do you think SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)'s feature set?

Yes

Did SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Fluke Networks Etherscope, Wireshark

Likelihood to Recommend

We have a large network with loose central control, the feature I like the best is the discovery and cataloging of both listed devices and discovered devices.

SolarWinds IPAM: a good tool for tracking your network inventory.

Overall Satisfaction with SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)