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Network engineer at Advance Auto Parts
Real User
Top 20
Helps to reserve subnets but CLI needs to be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "We can specify the availability of subnets when we create them."
  • "CLI needs to be user-friendly. There should be an option to commit changes."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product to reserve subnets. 

What is most valuable?

We can specify the availability of subnets when we create them. 

What needs improvement?

CLI needs to be user-friendly. There should be an option to commit changes. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the solution for four years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Infoblox IPAM is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is easy and takes around one hour to complete. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Infoblox IPAM an eight out of ten. 

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Network Infrastructure Engineer at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Scalable and stable solution used for IP address management that is one of the best on the market
Pros and Cons
  • "This is a DDI solution and having one management control has been most useful."
  • "The scope of our use of this solution is limited to the DDI IPAM solution for Infoblox. This solution could be improved by offering multiple integrations with IPAM which could already exist but we aren't aware of them."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution for IP address management. There are approximately 12 people who use it within our organization.

What is most valuable?

This is a DDI solution and having one management control has been most useful.

What needs improvement?

The scope of our use of this solution is limited to the DDI IPAM solution for Infoblox. This solution could be improved by offering multiple integrations with IPAM which could already exist but we aren't aware of them. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten for stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for scalability. 

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the support for this solution an eight out of ten. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. 

What about the implementation team?

The Infoblox team came into our facility to implement it. 

What other advice do I have?

It's one of the best solutions out on the market.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Technology Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Has an automation feature, a centralized structure, and a flexible and user-friendly environment
Pros and Cons
  • "Before IPAM (IP Address Management) came into the picture, every user had to depend on an Active Directory engineer to get an IP assigned. With Infoblox IPAM, there's automation or auto assignment of IP addresses which is a valuable feature. There's also the capability of storing many networks in one place through the solution. Infoblox IPAM solved the major issue of needing an Active Directory engineer to assign an IP."
  • "The only room for improvement in Infoblox IPAM is its compatibility and flexibility with IPv6. There's been an issue transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6, and though Infoblox is in the process of resolving the issue, it would be better if the team could come up with a solution in a quicker timeframe. Better transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 is what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution."

What is our primary use case?

I use Infoblox IPAM for DNS and DSCP IP assignments and DNS host records, and I also use it to maintain the complete network database for the company.

What is most valuable?

Before IPAM (IP Address Management) came into the picture, every user had to depend on an Active Directory engineer to get an IP assigned. With Infoblox IPAM, there's automation or auto assignment of IP addresses which is a valuable feature. There's also the capability of storing many networks in one place through the solution. Infoblox IPAM solved the major issue of needing an Active Directory engineer to assign an IP.

What needs improvement?

The only room for improvement in Infoblox IPAM is its compatibility and flexibility with IPv6. There's been an issue transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6, and though Infoblox is in the process of resolving the issue, it would be better if the team could come up with a solution in a quicker timeframe.

Better transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 is what I'd like to see in the next release of the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Infoblox IPAM for eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Infoblox IPAM is one hundred percent stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability-wise, I'd give Infoblox IPAM a rating of eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I've contacted the Infoblox IPAM technical support team while doing migrations, planning any tool developments, and whenever I face issues while deploying the tools. Support is excellent because the team is very well organized and gives me resolutions within half an hour from the time I make that call.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

The main reason why my company preferred Infoblox IPAM was because of its flexible environment in terms of moving to automation. There are other tools in the market such as VitalQIP, BlueCat, and EfficientIP, but way before those started, Infoblox IPAM already had a complete and centralized structure where you don't need to search for anything in particular, and when it comes to the GUI, you have everything under one place, so Infoblox IPAM is the better solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for Infoblox IPAM was really easy and user-friendly. The total time it takes to deploy the solution from start to finish depends on the number of networks available, the capacity, the plans, the number of cloud platforms, and how many DNS members you're going to register. On average, for a general case of 10 networks, deployment time hardly takes ten to twenty minutes.

What was our ROI?

I've seen ROI from Infoblox IPAM, and it's worth the money.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing cost for Infoblox IPAM depends on your usage and also depends on your term plans, for example, you may want it for three months, six months, or only for seven days. I don't remember the exact licensing cost, but it depends on your organization's structure and how many networks you are going to need.

What other advice do I have?

In my company, Infoblox IPAM is deployed on both private and public clouds.

More than one thousand people use Infoblox IPAM within the company, in particular, internal employees.

My advice to anyone interested in Infoblox IPAM is to use it. If you compare it with other tools, it may be a bit higher in cost, but if you're looking for a centralized data structure and user-friendly environment, Infoblox IPAM is the best solution for your requirements. I've worked on all the other tools such as BlueCat, EfficientIP, and VitalQIP, and I found that Infoblox IPAM has better functionality, easier automation, and it has that flexibility.

My rating for Infoblox IPAM is ten out of ten because you can use it to combine the work of ten employees into one. You won't need ten Active Directories because you only need one Infoblox as it's able to handle the complete Active Directory environment of your organization. Everyone looks into IPAM nowadays and doesn't want to depend on Windows Active Directory for IP requirements. Everyone is looking into the centralized database structure tool to use for IP assignments such as  Infoblox IPAM, so I'm giving it a perfect score.

I used to be a partner of Infoblox IPAM, and now I'm just a customer.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Onur Pinargozu - PeerSpot reviewer
Network & Security Specialist at Infrasis
Real User
Provides enhanced visibility over the network and excellent DNS security
Pros and Cons
  • "Regarding DDI, I would say the best feature of Infoblox is the DNS security. DNS tunneling is a significant security issue and is very difficult to protect against based on our tests with other types of security devices. However, Infoblox eliminates this issue and provides excellent security against a difficult threat."
  • "The solution is not easy to use; the GUI and CLI are challenging to use, limiting end-user capability. We can't use Linux terminal features with Infoblox, as it struggles to detect and troubleshoot problems. We generally use troubleshooting tools like tcpdump in our network security area and we can use that in Infoblox with limited features."

What is our primary use case?

I work for a consulting company and we provide support for government institutions. They favor on-premises deployments and tend to avoid any applications based in the cloud environment, so we always implement on-prem deployments.

The Discovery feature provides a clear network overview, while the solution also provides security options with features like robust DNS security.

What is most valuable?

Regarding DDI, I would say the best feature of Infoblox is the DNS security. DNS tunneling is a significant security issue and is very difficult to protect against based on our tests with other types of security devices. However, Infoblox eliminates this issue and provides excellent security against a difficult threat.

We chose this product because it provides us with IP management and a DNS and DSTP solution. From a security engineer's perspective, Infoblox DNS security is the best in the industry.

Regarding the product as an IPAM solution, I would say the best feature is the Discovery feature, which provides enhanced visibility over the entire network infrastructure and automatically creates DNS records for discovered IP addresses.

There are many tools on the market; however, the other products don't combine DNS, DSTP and IP management in one solution. The power of Infoblox IPAM is that it offers all of those, opening up capabilities such as creating IP management tables and providing an overview of the network infrastructure.

What needs improvement?

The solution is not easy to use; the GUI and CLI are challenging to use, limiting end-user capability. We can't use Linux terminal features with Infoblox, as it struggles to detect and troubleshoot problems. We generally use troubleshooting tools like tcpdump in our network security area and we can use that in Infoblox with limited features. 

The solution's GUI requires improvement; all the features fall under just a few top menus, making it challenging to find the feature I'm looking for promptly. I use other products like Fortinet FortiGate and an F5 network solution, which feature much better GUIs to find what I'm looking for easily. The Infoblox GUI isn't necessarily hard to use but isn't straightforward, either. Ultimately, the GUI is acceptable, but the CLI needs improvement. A better CLI would save time for the end user and increase their capability with the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for about four and a half years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable; it's better than the other solutions we used. We haven't experienced many bugs or security issues, and the customer service side of Infoblox is solid; they release fixes or provide solutions very quickly when there is an issue. Of all the products we used in this area, we confronted fewer problems with Infoblox.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is highly scalable, and the Infoblox Grid Manager simplifies scaling. We add a new product to the Grid, and the new device will take on the configuration of the Grid Master. No further modification is required.

How are customer service and support?

We contacted technical support before by email. They investigate the log messages to provide us with a fix or carry it out themselves. Phone support is available, but only for two critical issues.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial deployment is straightforward. For SMBs, we can carry out the initial deployment in an hour, with the deployment of Discovery and DNS features requiring another 30 minutes to an hour. We can deploy Infoblox for SMBs in a maximum of two hours, but it takes three to four hours for larger customers with many networks, significant DNS infrastructure, and many IP blocks.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We purchase yearly licenses, and I don't know the exact price as I'm not involved in the finance or sales departments. Infoblox is one of the more expensive products in the DDI environment, so I would say that for organizations looking to combine DNS, DSTP, and IP management with security features, the solution is worth it. However, for organizations only looking for an IP management tool, for example, many more affordable options are available.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We tested a Rockset product, and it's suitable for IP management and DNS solutions, but it failed our security tests as we found it isn't resistant to DNS tunneling.

We also evaluated SolarWinds IPAM, and it's a good product, but it doesn't have a Discovery feature like Infoblox. The ability to scan the whole network and add IP addresses to the dynamic DNS record is invaluable. Hence, as an IPAM solution, Infoblox has the greater capability and is more valuable to us.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the solution an eight out of ten; it loses two points because of the CLI and the high price. 

Infoblox offers a three-month free trial, and the virtual solution is easily deployable on any data center, so I would advise anyone to try it for themselves.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Customer/Partner
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Co-Founder at Bitscape Technology Services Limited
Real User
Stable, effective DNS security, reasonably priced
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable features of this solution has been DNS security. It has a solid foundation for building DNS, DHCP, and Advanced Threat Prevention."
  • "The marketing of the solution could improve to give customers the awareness of the benefits."

What is our primary use case?

Infoblox IPAM is used mainly for IP and DHCP management.

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features of this solution has been DNS security. It has a solid foundation for building DNS, DHCP, and Advanced Threat Prevention.

What needs improvement?

The marketing of the solution could improve to give customers the awareness of the benefits.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Infoblox IPAM for approximately seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of the solution is reasonable compared to competitors, such as Akamai.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Akamai before choosing Infoblox IPAM.

What other advice do I have?

The biggest challenge that we face in the region is market penetration because Infoblox IPAM is not marketed enough.

I rate Infoblox IPAM a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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Amr Moustafa - PeerSpot reviewer
NOC Technical Lead at NCR Corporation
Real User
Top 20
Stable server management tool
Pros and Cons
  • "IPAM's best features include the view of how many soft nets are filled from your container and the grid master."
  • "An area for improvement is IPAM's smart folders, which can be slow to access and would benefit from a search feature."

What is our primary use case?

I usually use IPAM to allocate new soft nets for new sites, assign network scopes, create hosts and records, and for security purposes.

What is most valuable?

IPAM's best features include the view of how many soft nets are filled from your container and the grid master. It's also excellent for server management.

What needs improvement?

An area for improvement is IPAM's smart folders, which can be slow to access and would benefit from a search feature. In the next release, IPAM should include a separate view for requests and descriptions for tabs.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using IPAM for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

IPAM is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

IPAM is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward, and deployment took fifteen to twenty minutes.

What other advice do I have?

I'd give IPAM a rating of eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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it_user112608 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
The Infoblox Grid removes single points of failure and other risks inherent in networks

Valuable Features:

Network Automation

Improvements to My Organization:

I can easily monitor my whole subnets and critical devices easily. If I want to add new devices I can easily find where and what is vacant.

Room for Improvement:

Network Automation IP registering Monitoring Security

Use of Solution:

1 year

Deployment Issues:

No. It's very easy to monitor the Inflobox device itself by using Grid manager.

Other Advice:

Centralized maintenance of even 1000's of far-flung devices, and automation of mundane tasks such as code updates. The Infoblox Grid removes single points of failure and other risks inherent in networks for both Infoblox and some partner appliances such as F5 Global Traffic Managers.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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