phpIPAM Review
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
phpIPAM is used to document our network VLAN and subnet structure. We are able to document our Internet Service Provider(ISP), detailed circuit information and all contact information. It provides us with a way to have well-documented Firewall Zones along with routings. All the information within phpIPAM is easy to search and find quickly. We use phpIPAM for our IT department with user name passwords required to access information. Since it's a web-based application there is no need to worry able the installation of a desktop client.
Pros
- Static IP tracking
- DHCP Pool leases
- Break down networks in different subnets and VLANs
- Device documentation
Cons
- Visual aid is limited
- Interface is old and could use a refresh
- Updating the software is difficult
Likelihood to Recommend
phpIPAM is great for a team environment and complex network environments so all members are informed. It's not very user-friendly for administrators to maintain; a IT individual with Linux OS experience is needed in my opinion.