Tools cure IP address-management headaches

NetworkWorld.com | LANs & WANs Research Center | Update Your Profile Tools cure IP address-management headaches By John Bass IP address management tools aren't sexy, but they can certainly take the tedium out of the necessary and difficult task of tracking IP addresses and DNS names across an enterprise network. Read full story SPONSORED BY QUALYS Learn how to Better Secure Your Network Discover how to quickly repair vulnerabilities, reduce the number of false positives and negatives and reduce your total cost of ownership when it comes to network security. Click here to read this whitepaper now. RELATED NEWS: IPAM Buyer's Guide: This guide includes product descriptions of systems and software that track IP addresses within an organization, automate changes nad produce reports of systems/addresses. BlueCat adds IPv6 support to DNS/DHCP appliances, 03/05/07 BlueCat Networks released Monday upgraded versions of its DNS/DHCP and IP address-management appliances, which now manage both IPv4 IPv6 environments. IP address management takes a back seat – at a cost, 10/18/06 Misconfigured DNS and DHCP servers can result in unavailable network services and cost companies money. Yet a recent survey shows the technology and best practices around IP address management rank low on many network managers' to-do lists. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find the very best tech holiday gift ideas. '07 ENTERPRISE ALL-STARS Honoring outstanding technology projects. SPONSORED BY QUALYS Learn how to Better Secure Your Network Discover how to quickly repair vulnerabilities, reduce the number of false positives and negatives and reduce your total cost of ownership when it comes to network security. Click here to read this whitepaper now. Get Expert Directory and Identity Training at DEC 2008 Join NetPro, Microsoft and the world's top directory and identity experts for the Seventh Annual Directory Experts Conference (DEC) 2008, the only conference for expert training on Microsoft directory and identity technologies. DEC 2008 runs March 2-5, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago. Register today at: http://www.dec2008.com Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   12/04/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: Carnegie Mellon to build robo-tank Verizon's 4G move may signal consolidation Cisco confirms ability to eavesdrop Green buildings make employees see red All-in-one firewalls fall short Hidden gem in HP's software updates 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide Teleworkers called back to cubicle life Open source's future Cyberattacks on the rise, McAfee says MOSTREAD TEST: All-in-one firewalls fall short Case Studies, Market Trends, Peer Discussions Network World's newly enhanced WAN Traffic Optimization Buyer's Guide has everything you need to stay current, research new technology, compare products and implement solutions - all in one convenient location. Visit now for case studies, how-to's, best practices, buying tips, peer discussions and more. Click here to go to the Buyer's Guide now. IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Product Test Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007