Nov 30, 2025 · 3 min read · We built SimpleIPAM to solve a problem we kept seeing: network engineers managing IP addresses in Excel spreadsheets that are always out of date. The Problem If you've managed network infrastructure for any length of time, you know this spreadsheet. ...
Join discussionNov 30, 2025 · 3 min read · You 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...
Join discussionNov 30, 2025 · 3 min read · phpIPAM 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...
Join discussionNov 30, 2025 · 3 min read · NetBox 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...
Join discussionAug 11, 2024 · 6 min read · An IP Address Manager (IPAM) is a tool or software solution that helps in managing, tracking, and organizing IP addresses within a network. It allows administrators to assign, monitor, and audit IP addresses efficiently, ensuring there are no conflic...
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May 30, 2022 · 6 min read · MetalLB is a load-balancer for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, using standard routing protocols. Introduction ❗️ Updated for MetalLB v0.13.7 💥 Kubernetes offers the following service types: ClusterIP: provides a load-balanced IP address for one o...
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