IP Address Management is no longer just an issue for large enterprises alone. Small to Mid-sized enterprises also see a steady increase in the number IP-based devices they have to manage. In this presentation, we will showcase four customers and the value and ROI they experienced once they implemented SolarWinds IPAM.
8. Dependency on Network Teams for IP needs
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Impact of virtualization :
• 34% of organizations provision more than 200 VMs per month.
• Each new system typically requires a dedicated IP address, which must
be obtained from the network team.
Factor
Manual Process
IPAM Tool
Validation
Full
Full
Time taken(mins)
10
2
No: of changes/month
-
200
Man-hours saved
annually
-
300
Result : The network component is no longer prevents other groups from
getting their jobs done.
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9. ROI Calculation for an IPAM Solution
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Using EMA* estimates for an average fully loaded operator headcount of
$35/hour, ROI would roughly translate to over $10,000 of staff efficiency
savings per year!
Factor
200 IP Addresses/month
IPAM Improvement
Savings
80%
300 man-hours/year
for VMs
(2 min vs. 10 min to
assign/verify each IP)
$35/hr
300 man-hours/year
$10,500/year
IP address mismanagement
resulting in address conflicts
Reduced/zero conflicts
$5-100k/hr
IT pros bogged down by
manual processes
More time to focus on
strategic activities
Priceless
200 IP addresses/month
80%
300 man-hours/year
for operator’s time
for VMs
(2 min vs. 10 min to
assign/verify each)
* Enterprise Management Associates, Inc.
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13. Case Study 1 : Healthcare Organization
Situational Snapshot:
» Over 3700 IP addresses to manage
» Made up of servers, networking equipment, ADCs, and firewalls (no end user
devices or printers.)
» Responsible for managing remote connectivity with the healthcare provider
customer base.
Challenge: A 10-12 person networking team using a spreadsheet with multiple
tabs to keep track of IP addresses.
Problems:
» Out of date data with either incorrect or incomplete information.
» Inefficient IP resource allocation.
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14. Case Study 1: SolarWinds IPAM Value Add
Values recognized:
» Complete, clear and consolidated view of the IP address schema with
accurate and current data.
» Historical tracking and logging of changes made, when and by whom.
» Helped clean up decommissioned IP addresses
ROI realized:
The healthcare organization experienced higher workforce
efficiency and better address management accuracy.
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15. Case Study 2: Financial Services Provider
Situational Snapshot:
» Need to actively manage 1800 IP addresses across web, application, and
database servers (no end user devices) for two datacenters.
» A corporate IP Management tool, proved to be too difficult to access and use
remotely.
Challenge:
» Increasing number of subnets becoming difficult to manage.
» Need for better visibility into subnet usage.
Problems:
» Difficulty in keeping track of IPs allocated for different subnets
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16. Case Study 2: SolarWinds IPAM Value Add
Values recognized:
» Information previously scattered in multiple locations could now be
accessed and managed from a single location.
» Saved time and reduced research whenever a change is planned and/or a
problem is analyzed.
» Better overall perspective of the entire IP schema – easily view subnet usage
and IP status.
ROI realized:
The
financial
service
provider
saved
effort, reducing both IT and human needs.
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both
time
and
17. Case Study 3: Managed Healthcare Service
Provider
Situational Snapshot:
» Need for multiple groups/ admins to access, allocate and manage IP
addresses
Challenge:
» Average of 20 IP address requests per month from infrastructure teams.
Problems:
» Delay in addressing IP requests
» Difficulty in keeping track of IP address allocated and by whom
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18. Case Study 3: SolarWinds IPAM Value Add
Values recognized:
» Immediately respond to IP request /allocation process.
» Saved time with automated management , role based access and rights and
data for troubleshooting.
» Real-time data and alerts on DHCP scope utilization.
ROI realized:
The managed healthcare organization was able to trouble shoot
IP address problems faster while improving operational
efficiency.
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