blog.simpleipam.comStop Managing IP Addresses in Excel: There's a Better WayYou know the spreadsheet. It has 47 tabs, one for each VLAN. The formulas broke six months ago. Nobody's sure if it matches reality anymore. Here's why it fails and what actually works. The IP Address Spreadsheet Problem Almost every network team sta...Nov 30, 2025·3 min read
blog.simpleipam.comphpIPAM Alternative: IP Management Without Network ScanningphpIPAM is a solid open-source IPAM tool, but it requires setting up network scanning agents and database infrastructure. Here's a different approach that might fit your needs better. The phpIPAM Approach phpIPAM is built around a traditional IPAM mo...Nov 30, 2025·3 min read
blog.simpleipam.comNetBox Alternative for Small Teams: When DCIM Is OverkillNetBox is excellent for data center infrastructure management—but if you just need to track IP addresses without managing racks, cables, and physical equipment, there's a simpler path. The NetBox Experience NetBox (originally built by DigitalOcean) c...Nov 30, 2025·3 min read
blog.simpleipam.comFirewall Config Audit Checklist: IP Address ReviewWhether you're doing a security assessment, preparing for a migration, or just cleaning up years of accumulated config cruft—here's a practical checklist for auditing IP addresses in your firewall configuration. Why Audit IP Configuration? Firewall c...Nov 30, 2025·3 min read
blog.simpleipam.comExtracting IP Addresses from Palo Alto Configs: A Technical GuidePalo Alto firewalls store configuration in XML format. Here's exactly what SimpleIPAM extracts and how the XML structure maps to useful IP address information. Getting Your Palo Alto Config First, export your running configuration. You have two optio...Nov 30, 2025·3 min read