IPAM: Why Spreadsheets Stop Working for IP Address Management
As networks grow, spreadsheet IP plans cause outages and wasted space. Here is what a proper IPAM gives you.
The hidden cost of spreadsheets
Duplicate IPs, forgotten subnets and stale records cause outages and slow every change. When the one person who maintains the spreadsheet leaves, the knowledge leaves with them.
What modern IPAM provides
- Single source of truth for IPv4 and IPv6
- Subnet utilisation and free-space reporting
- Integration with DHCP and DNS (DDI)
- VLAN and VRF mapping
- Change history and ownership
- APIs for automation
IPAM for ISPs and public address space
For networks holding their own address space, IPAM should also track allocations to customers, route objects in IRR databases and ROAs in RPKI. This keeps routing security and abuse handling accurate.
Getting started
Discover what is live on the network, import existing records, reconcile differences and then make IPAM the mandatory step in every change.
How Infivate Networks can help
Infivate Networks delivers Network Intelligence & Protection for organisations across India — from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to our team or email [email protected].
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