Introduction to IP Address Management (IEEE Press Series on Network Management) [Paperback]

Timothy Rooney (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0470585889 | ISBN-13: 978-0470585887 | Publication Date: November 2, 2010 | Edition: 1

A step-by-step guide to managing critical technologies of today's converged services IP networks

Effective IP Address Management (IPAM) has become crucial to maintaining high-performing IP services such as data, video, and voice over IP. This book provides a concise introduction to the three core IPAM networking technologies—IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Name System (DNS)—as well as IPAM practice and techniques needed to manage them cohesively.

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

• Understand IPAM practices, including managing your IP address inventory and tracking of address transactions (such as allocation and splitting address space, discovering network occupancy, and managing faults and performance)

• Weigh the costs and justifications for properly implementing an IPAM strategy

• Use various approaches to automating IPAM functions through workflow

• Learn about IPv4-IPv6 co-existence technologies and approaches

• Assess security issues with DHCP network access control approaches and DNS vulnerabilities and mitigation including DNSSEC

• Evaluate the business case for IPAM, which includes derivation of the business case cost basis, identification of savings when using an IP address management system, associated costs, and finally net results

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. In addition, technologists interested in IP networking and address management will find this book valuable.

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A step-by-step guide to managing critical technologies of today's converged services IP networks

Effective IP Address Management (IPAM) has become crucial to maintaining high-performing IP services such as data, video, and voice over IP. This book provides a concise introduction to the three core IPAM networking technologies—IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Name System (DNS)—as well as IPAM practice and techniques needed to manage them cohesively.

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

• Understand IPAM practices, including managing your IP address inventory and tracking of address transactions (such as allocation and splitting address space, discovering network occupancy, and managing faults and performance)

• Weigh the costs and justifications for properly implementing an IPAM strategy

• Use various approaches to automating IPAM functions through workflow

• Learn about IPv4-IPv6 co-existence technologies and approaches

• Assess security issues with DHCP network access control approaches and DNS vulnerabilities and mitigation including DNSSEC

• Evaluate the business case for IPAM, which includes derivation of the business case cost basis, identification of savings when using an IP address management system, associated costs, and finally net results

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. In addition, technologists interested in IP networking and address management will find this book valuable.

To obtain a free copy of the IPAM Configuration Guide please send an email to:

[e-mail]

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Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1 edition (November 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470585889
• ISBN-13: 978-0470585887
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,983,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've been looking for this book for 5 years!, December 21, 2010

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This review is from: Introduction to IP Address Management (IEEE Press Series on Network Management) (Paperback)

While there are books describing DHCP and DNS, network engineers need to understand both the big picture and the gory details of assigning and managing IP address space. Tim uses realistic scenarios to explain this complicated topic. For example, company mergers, networks that are geographically dispersed, etc. He also compares different methods (e.g., for allocation) for different scenarios, and what the pros and cons are for the various choices. Following the example of a fictitious organization makes it easier to understand the concepts presented, and how these concepts are applied in the real world. The figures and illustrations are very helpful for understanding the text.

Tim is an industry expert whose conversational writing style and use of humor make this technical book less dry and easier to read than most technical books.

Tim has done a terrific job in breaking this complicated subject into appropriate sections, and then chapters. The sections lead one into the next in a way that makes sense. It's important that he has detailed chapters on DHCP and DNS, with an IP management perspective. Yet, someone with a lot of DHCP and DNS knowledge can jump from Part II to Part V if they're anxious to cut to the chase of IP Management practices.

It's also great that the book includes both IPv4 and IPV6, since many companies are starting to include IPV6 address spaces into their existing IPV4 networks. There are reference appendices, enabling the book to stand on its own.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for People in the Industry, November 29, 2010

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This review is from: Introduction to IP Address Management (IEEE Press Series on Network Management) (Paperback)

After reading this book, IT definitely gives you a clearer understanding of how IP address management works and also teaches you some DNS/DHCP along the way. A must read. Highly recommended.