How DDI Has Evolved

DDI is a trio of integrated network services that enable all communication over an IP-based network. DNS provides IP addresses, DHCP assigns IP addresses, and IPAM manages IP resources.

Prior To DDI

These critical services running at the network core were administered separately, operated in silos, and did not communicate with each other. Network administrators manually configured and managed DNS and DHCP infrastructure, which introduced risk to an entire network. Automating these tasks was difficult and network changes didn’t always propagate quickly.

Assigned IP address and network service management has become more complicated as networks have expanded and employees connect from multiple locations.

How DDI Has Evolved

DDI evolved to make network administration easier and more secure with a centralized solution that integrates and automates the management of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM interactions.

A robust, centralized DDI solution is an essential tool for transforming network management as it provides IT system administrators visibility and control of their technology infrastructure from a single pane of glass. Because the core DDI protocols are integrated, interactions between DNS, DHCP, and IPAM can be automated and many tasks can be simplified. Records are updated in real-time, closing the gap between IP address tracking and usage.

Organizations effectively manage increasing volumes of IP addresses and better support business dependency on the nucleus of network services. In addition, centralized network management improves security posture in the face of the evolving threat landscape.⁴