Infoblox DDI Reviews

Name: Infoblox DDI
Brand: Infoblox
Rating: 4.4 (9 reviews)

4.4 out of 5

9 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is Infoblox DDI?

Network landscapes are rapidly evolving, driven by trends in hybrid and multi-cloud transformation, the IoT and distributed workforces. Infoblox is uniquely able to support organizations in this challenging environment because our solutions support DNS, DHCP and IP address management. These are the critical network services collectively known as DDI that make all network interactions possible.

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Infoblox DDI is the #2 ranked solution in top DDI solutions and #7 ranked solution in top Managed DNS solutions. PeerSpot users give Infoblox DDI an average rating of 8.8 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 9 most recent Infoblox DDI reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with a sentiment score of 7.5. (Among the highest in the category). Infoblox DDI is most commonly compared to Cloudflare: Infoblox DDI vs Cloudflare. Infoblox DDI is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 70% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 15% of all views.

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Featured reviews

Utpal Sinha

Sr Network Engineer at Momentive

The three major features of Infoblox DDI are very good. Artificial intelligence is one of the areas in the solution where there are some shortcomings. When dealing with URLs, Infoblox needs a good team that takes care of the recategorizations. Zscaler is good since it can recategorize the website. Every day, millions of websites are newly launched, which may or may not be malicious. Malicious websites will get blocked if a company goes for recategorization. If the recategorization part is not taken care of properly, with millions of websites being launched every day, then the malicious websites will not get blocked. Zscaler has a good team to take care of the recategorization part within twenty-four hours, while Infoblox does not have such a team. Symantec and Palo Alto have good teams to take care of the recategorization part, while Infoblox does not have such types of teams. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement in the solution. The recategorization part takes longer with Infoblox DDI compared to other companies like Symantec, Zscaler, and Palo Alto.

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GaneshKhutwad

Network security architect at ATOS

Infoblox DDI is the best because it gives you AD authentication as well as group authentication. The solution's policies and features are good, and you can use it to configure a DNS server in one box. With the help of Infoblox DDI, you can use the control management portal and give access to one time passwords. My environment didn't have user management, IDM access, IAM access, or identified access management. One of the benefits of implementing Infoblox DDI is that it supports both RADIUS and TACACS+. If some devices don't support RADIUS, you can use it with TACACS+ and vice versa. The solution handles these two features very well. The solution has good scalability and availability.

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Ajmal Abbas

System Consultant DDI Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

The solution is straightforward and simple to set up. It's not overly complex or difficult. Setting up the entire grid took almost a month. However, it depends on how big the environment is and how cooperative other networks and teams are. For maintenance, that again depends on how big the environment is. For example, if it's 100 plus, then ten people are needed for day-to-day operations. It's not about Infoblox, it's about how active your environment is and how often you want to make some changes.

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Infoblox DDI mindshare

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As of December 2024, the mindshare of Infoblox DDI in the Managed DNS category stands at 7.1%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerAnalyst reports

Type	Title	Date
Category	Managed DNS	Dec 22, 2024	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Dec 22, 2024	Download
Comparison	Infoblox DDI vs Cloudflare	Dec 22, 2024	Download
Comparison	Infoblox DDI vs Amazon Route 53	Dec 22, 2024	Download
Comparison	Infoblox DDI vs Quad9	Dec 22, 2024	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Cloudflare	4.2	N/A	95%	71 interviews Add to research
Quad9	3.0	16.8%	50%	2 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Infoblox DDI provides a user-friendly interface and efficient IP Address Management with strong discovery and DNS integration. Its security features, including DNS security and threat intelligence, enhance data protection. Infoblox supports various integrations and centralizes management, making it suitable for Linux infrastructures. It offers scalability, easy setup, and advanced authentication options. Its proactive DNS system secures organizations by blocking suspicious URLs, and reliable 24/7 technical support aids user training and system use.

"Infoblox is a proactive DNS system that enhances organizational security by blocking and triggering alerts for malicious or suspicious URLs."
"Infoblox is a proactive DNS system that enhances organizational security by blocking and triggering alerts for malicious or suspicious URLs."
"The UI is quite user-friendly and the support is available 24/7."

Room for Improvement

Infoblox DDI needs improvement in training resources, especially on advanced topics. There are issues with integration with Ansible/Terraform and GUI performance. The pricing model poses challenges for SMBs. Recategorization of URLs is slower than competitors like Zscaler. Bugs and glitches in URL triggering need attention. There is a need for an inbuilt CLI in the GUI, and pricing/licensing could be reconsidered. The platform is considered costly and setup could be more streamlined.

"Infoblox encounters some glitches, making it not entirely super stable."
"There are some bugs and glitches that need attention."
"The pricing is quite expensive, which is why I recommend it for medium and large enterprises and not for small businesses."

ROI

Pricing

Infoblox DDI is perceived as expensive, catering best to medium and large enterprises rather than small businesses. Pricing, positioned between average and high, includes a subscription model that consolidates many features under one license, simplifying costs. An additional Enterprise Reporter license is needed for reporting. While costlier than alternatives like BlueCat, Infoblox is preferred for its comprehensive offering, with support included in the subscription.

"Infoblox DDI is an expensive product."
"Infoblox's subscription includes support."
"I would say the pricing falls between average and expensive. It's not a cheap product."

Popular Use Cases

Infoblox DDI is employed for DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management, addressing limitations in existing Microsoft DHCP and DNS servers and enhancing security. It functions as a DNS agent, gateway, and access management tool, supporting IT management and automation. Used for DNS security and blocking malicious URLs, it complements primary DNS setups and synchronizes network devices with NTP. Infoblox DDI supports dynamic IP addresses and integrates cloud-based BlocksOne for DNS and cybersecurity.

Service and Support

Infoblox DDI customer service and support receive mixed feedback. Many users find support to be excellent, responsive, and professional, with ratings up to ten out of ten. Some experience a lack of communication and long response times. Costs for support are considered high, though some note a reduction in charges. Many rely on professional service during implementation. Overall, satisfaction varies with room for improvement noted by several users.

Deployment

Infoblox DDI setup is generally straightforward, varying based on environment size. In large environments, setup may take up to a month, requiring multiple personnel, while smaller setups can take significantly less time. Initial configuration demands certain technical knowledge. Familiarity increases ease over time. Good Linux admins are beneficial during deployment. In some cases, two or three engineers suffice. Infoblox DDI is often implemented on-premises with cloud integration capabilities.

Scalability

Infoblox DDI demonstrates strong scalability, adaptable for varying server needs and capable of supporting multiple branches seamlessly. Many organizations have rated its scalability between eight and ten out of ten. While generally satisfactory, some users believe improvement is possible. Infoblox DDI suits larger corporations with broad geographical reach, though the cost may deter smaller enterprises. It effectively supports multiple virtual and hardware deployments across regions, accommodating thousands of users efficiently.

Stability

Infoblox DDI is considered very stable by users, often rating it nine out of ten for this aspect. Most users note no significant bugs or glitches. Previous hardware issues have been addressed, enhancing reliability, especially when integrated with virtualization systems. Although some minor glitches still occur occasionally, many users are satisfied with its current stability. Users typically find Infoblox DDI dependable, with stability depending on specific implementation.

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