Item: SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)
Rating: 10
Author: Chad Hayden

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We implemented SolarWinds IPAM to eliminate the use of all our Network Spreadsheets. Not only have we accomplished that, but we have also found unique uses for the software, like passing interesting traffic over IPSEC tunnels to keep them active. IPAM also monitors all of our DHCP scopes and alerts the team if we are getting close to the maximum reservations.

Pros and Cons

IP Allocation
DHCP alerts
Proactive IP monitoring

I wish it integrated with the other SolarWinds products, without additional configuration.

Return on Investment

Keeps up to date, accurate IP address info
Frees up Engineers to do other things besides working in spreadsheets.

Alternatives Considered

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (npm)

SolarWinds IPAM does unique things in the way it monitors IP addresses and allows exports into PDF or Excel spreadsheets.

Other Software Used

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (npm), SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA), SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

Likelihood to Recommend

SolarWinds IPAM is a nice solution if you are trying to track an ever-expansive set of IP addresses and monitor DHCP scopes. It has additional functionality that we do not utilize as we do not want it to have too many teeth into our AD environment.

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) Customer Support Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Quick Resolution Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Immediate help available Support understands my problem	Poor followup

Premium Support

No - We don't feel we need the additional support, the product is good.

SolarWinds IPAM is a great way of monitoring IP address space!

Overall Satisfaction with SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM)