Introduction to IP Address Management

Effective IP Address Management has become crucial to maintaining high-performing IP services just as data, video, and voice over IP. This book provides a concise introduction to the three core IPAM networking technologiesIPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and Domain Name Systemas then as IPAM practice and techniques needed to manage them cohesively.

The book begins with a basic overview of IP networking

The book begins with a basic overview of IP networking, including a discussion of protocol layering, addressing, and routing. Afterwards a review of the IPAM technologies, the book introduces the major cmponents, motivation, benefits, and basic approaches of IPAM. Emphasizing the necessity of a disciplined "network management" approach to IPAM, the subsequent chapters enable you to:

Introduction to IP Address Management concludes with a business case example, providing a real-world financial perspective of the costs and benefits of implementing an IP address management solution. No other book covers all these subjects cohesively from a network management perspective, which makes this volume imperative for manager-level networking professionals who need a broad understanding of both the technical and business aspects of IPAM. To boot, technologists interested in IP networking and address management will find this book valuable.