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Integrate the tracking and management of your distributed IoT devices with powerful, centralized DDI management through a single pane of glass
Internet-enabling DDI
Internet-enabling “non-user” devices enables them to communicate using the Internet Protocol. Such devices comprise the Internet of Things (IoT). They can serve as probes, report updates or events, or perform directed actions commanded by users or other devices via an enterprise network or the Internet. IoT applications range from widely-applicable remote surveillance and security monitoring to application-specific deployments that provide expanded visibility on buildings, factory floors, and other remote assets. Such automation can help organizations improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
Easily provision IoT devices
Like other IP network participants, IoT devices require IPAM configuration: a subnet to join, an IP address and likely a DNS name. In some scenarios, you may desire to allocate IP addresses to IoT devices as you would non-thing devices using DHCP or APIs. In these cases, normal integrated IPAM processes would apply. Otherwise, where segregated or field-based IoT devices are deployed, other strategies may be required. When deploying remote sensors in a harsh environment you may need to implement protocols such as 6LoWPAN or other IP adaptations. These protocols support address autoconfiguration and limited requisite communications.
Full stack IPAM support
Regardless of your deployment approach, you can utilize Diamond IP solutions to streamline connectivity. Diamond IP enables the following key functions for IoT:
Block/subnet allocation for IoT subnetworks
DHCPv6 configuration if used though in most lossy environments, SLAAC would be more efficient for zero-touch bootstrapping
IPv6 address tracking, particularly when SLAAC is in use. Periodic polling of border router neighbor tables can be useful
DNS configuration as appropriate
Next steps
See what Diamond IP can do for you and your organization. Request a Diamond IP demo tailored to your needs to learn more about IP address management insights.
Applying ITIL4 Discipline to DDI
IP addresses and associated DHCP and DNS functions are foundational to IT services and applications running over an IP network; these functions must be prudently managed, just as other critical network infrastructure elements are managed via the centralization of control, monitoring, and provisioning of distributed network elements.
The Innumerable DDI Business Benefits
DNS-DHCP-IPAM (DDI) services are foundational to your network, which is foundational to your business in offering time and money saving features in the form of automation, improved security, high availability, and centrally managing your increasingly diverse network.
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