Infoblox IPAM Reviews

We use the product to reserve subnets. 

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. 

I have been working with the solution for four years. 

The solution is stable. 

Infoblox IPAM is scalable. 

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

I rate Infoblox IPAM an eight out of ten. 

We use this solution for IP address management and our internal and external DNS.

We are happy with the product, and it provides us with flexibility.

The most valuable feature is reporting. Infoblox IPAM has very good reporting, which helps us plan our IP address allocation on-premises, remote sites and data centers.

We were using a Palo Alto firewall for global connect, and by default, Palo Alto firewall has to have a local IP pool for handing out the IP address. So, we would like to see integration between the Palo Alto firewall, other firewalls, and Infoblox IPAM so it can read what VPN clients have disconnected and then remove the DNS entries for those clients. Then Infoblox IPAM can remove any stolen DNA records as it sometimes creates many problems.

We have used this solution for about three years.

It is a stable solution. From the IPAM perspective, it can discover our environment, data center, or on-premises. It can also show all the IP addresses available in our environment, so we don't have to do all the entries manually.

It is a scalable solution. We were planning to extend and scale the existing DNS architecture to our cloud, but I am unsure if we are still doing that. About ten people administer the Infoblox IPAM setup, and we have about 5,000 users who use this solution for DNS and DHCP.

I rate the technical support a ten out of ten. However, there were a few instances where we needed their support, which was excellent. They create labs in their environment to understand the issue and devise a resolution.

Positive

The initial setup was straightforward. We previously used a Windows DNS service and received technical support from Infoblox. We perceived Infoblox would have an easy deployment for the new architecture. We were using five DNS boxes across our two data centers. It took one month to design, implement and know where the placement should be in Infoblox.

It is a licensed solution, but I do not have specific details about the costs.

I rate this solution a nine out of ten, and it has most of the features an organization would look for in a DDI product. We have used it for three years and haven't experienced any issues. I rate it a nine because there are still some additional features.

I recommend this solution because it is the best DVI solution I have ever used. However, if someone is going to administer Infoblox IPAM in their organization, I suggest they complete Infoblox training. Other solutions have pre-tutorials on YouTube and other learning platforms, but it is challenging to find training tutorials online. Therefore, I would recommend learning courses from Infoblox before they manage the product on-premises.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Positive

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.

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.

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.

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.

On-premises

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

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. 

I have been using this solution for two years. 

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

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

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

Positive

The initial setup was straightforward. 

The Infoblox team came into our facility to implement it. 

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

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. 

On-premises

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

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.

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.

I've been using IPAM for five years.

IPAM is very stable.

IPAM is scalable.

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

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

On-premises

Infoblox IPAM is used mainly for IP and DHCP management.

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.

I have been using Infoblox IPAM for approximately seven years.

The solution is stable.

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

We evaluated Akamai before choosing Infoblox IPAM.

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.

Network Automation

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.

Network Automation IP registering Monitoring Security

1 year

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

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.