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dnsAnyone who deals with SolarWinds on a regular basis knows that we value our users and their opinions very highly. We pay a lot of attention to our online community (meaning thwack, where we are now) for user input. So, it's no surprise that thwack has been a great source for UX feedback. In this ongoing series of how…
IP addresses help devices stay connected to the network. Non-availability of an IP address means that a device loses some or all of its ability to access or use the network. The severity of the issue depends on what that device is, i.e. a laptop, PC, or a critical server. DHCP servers play a vital role because they…
DHCP services, be it from Microsoft , Cisco or open source, save administrators from routine problems that can occur during manual IP address assignment. They offer services that aid in centralized management of all TCP/IP client configurations, including IP and gateway address. They also enable DNS records to be updated…
IP Address Management (IPAM) Solutions at present, call for management capabilities beyond just IP Address Management.To enhance overall administrative effectiveness, network administrators look forward to consolidated IP, DHCP and DNS Management and Monitoring abilities. So, taking a step beyond IPAM into the realm of…
BIND is the most widely used DNS software on the Internet. From a performance perspective, it’s quite powerful; from a management perspective, it can be quite cumbersome, especially if you’re not proficient with the command line interface. As many network admins who manage BIND servers on a daily basis would agree,…
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