The Ipswitch WhatsUp IP Address Manager (IPAM) (now part of the Progress WhatsUp Gold network monitoring suite) eliminates the chaotic and error-prone reliance on manual spreadsheets to track network spaces. It provides enterprise-ready automation to discover, document, and manage your entire IP inventory from a single interface. The top features you need to deploy right now include: 1. Automated Scheduled Scanning
Manual tracking breaks down the moment a new device connects to the network. This tool provides comprehensive network discovery via automated, recurring subnet scans. You can set custom timetables to match your network velocity, giving you clear visibility into exactly what is on your network without manual intervention. 2. Conflict Detection and Duplicate IP Identification
IP address conflicts can cripple network availability and create frustrating downtime. The tracker instantly identifies IP address duplicates and conflicts across subnets. This lets network administrators separate deliberate duplicate assignments from hazardous misconfigurations immediately. 3. Historical IP and Device Tracking
When troubleshooting security incidents or auditing compliance, knowing who had an IP address last week is vital. The tool tracks chronological event histories linking IP addresses, MAC addresses, and hostnames over time. Historical mapping data is easily accessible via a quick right-click. 4. DHCP and DNS Infrastructure Visibility
Managing IP allocation means staying on top of your servers. The software provides unified visibility into Microsoft DHCP and Cisco IOS DHCP servers from a single management console. It actively flags forgotten or unauthorized rogue DHCP servers that could compromise network security. 5. Proactive Threshold Alerting
Instead of waiting for an IP address pool to run out, you can set configurable capacity thresholds. The system sends proactive alerts via email, SMS, or integrated channels when a subnet or DHCP scope is nearing full capacity. This allows you to reallocate or expand hardware before users experience connectivity failures. 6. Built-in Subnet Calculator
When expanding or restructuring your architecture, you can use the integrated Subnet Calculator to optimize space. By entering your network superset and desired subnet sizes, it automatically generates mathematically optimized subnet sizing options. 7. Out-of-the-Box Reporting
The data gathered by your scans is paired with a robust reporting engine. You can quickly generate and automatically schedule recurring reports detailing available IPs, active leases, and usage distribution. Reports can be distributed across multiple formats to ensure team alignment. If you want to look into deploying this, let me know:
Are you looking to run this as a standalone tool or fully integrated with WhatsUp Gold core network monitoring?
What is the rough size of your address space (e.g., number of subnets or devices)?
I can help map out the exact system requirements you will need. IP Address Manager Data Sheet – WhatsUp Gold