IP Address Management (IPAM) - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key IPAM concepts from the lecture notes.

IP address management (IPAM)

A methodology and suite of tools to plan, track, and manage an organization's IP address space, typically using automation and orchestration to align with network policies.

Automation and orchestration

Use of automated processes and workflow coordination to manage IP addresses at scale, replacing manual tasks.

IP address space

The entire pool of IP addresses that can be allocated within a network.

IP address inventory

The catalog of all IP addresses and their allocation status within the organization.

DHCP server

A network service that automatically assigns IP addresses to clients, enabling automated IP address management.

Manual IP address management

Past practice of managing addresses with spreadsheets and significant human intervention; not scalable for large networks.

Integrated IP address management

IPAM that uses automation and orchestration to dynamically allocate addresses and enforce network policies.

IP conflict

A situation where two devices are assigned the same IP address; IPAM detects and resolves such conflicts.

DNS server integration

Coordination between IPAM and DNS to map IPs to hostnames and keep DNS records in sync.

Horizontal cloud scaling

Adding or removing virtual machines across a cloud environment to meet demand.

Hostname

The human-readable name assigned to a device that DNS translates to its IP address.

Centralized management system

A single system for managing IP addresses across the network, providing visibility and control.

Comprehensive reporting

Reporting features that help admins understand performance, detect anomalies, and plan capacity.

Cybersecurity role of IPAM

Helps security teams track allowed devices, IP usage, and monitor for unauthorized access or suspicious activity.

Unauthorized devices

Devices connected to the network without authorization or proper authentication.

Suspicious traffic patterns

Unusual or potentially harmful network traffic indicators detected by IPAM.

Policy alignment

Ensuring IP allocations conform to organizational policies and network architecture.

Efficiency, security, resilience

Strategic outcomes of IPAM to improve performance, strengthen security, and enhance network resilience.