Network Management – Infoblox

Automating network management can result in a lower operational expenses, minimizing costly downtime and reducing the time required to identify and resolve network problems. The Force10 Open Automation framework, in conjunction with key partners such as Infoblox, helps bring network automation solutions to large data center customers, increasing availability and reducing the cost of network management.

Bare Metal Provisioning, a key component in Force10’s Open Automation Framework, offers automated bare metal configuration, reducing time required to install switches, enforcing standard configurations to simplify switch management and eliminating configuration errors by automating the configuration process. In combination with the robust IPAM management software from Infoblox, Bare Metal Provisioning helps IT managers simplify the management of complex network architectures.

Infoblox is the leader in network automation and control. Many of the world’s largest businesses rely on their integrated hardened appliance based software for business continuity, availability and compliance. Infoblox provides integrated DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM) and Network Change & Configuration Management (NCCM) products that together:

• Ensure network availability
• Provide better control of the network infrastructure
• Delivers 'one-click' network compliance reporting
• Improve staff efficiency with built-in automation

Force10 and Infoblox are working together to deliver network automation solutions for large, complex data center environments. The Open Automation Framework helps IT managers improve the responsiveness, efficiency and reliability of virtual data centers. The Force10 Open Automation Framework simplifies virtual network management by improving network management, simplifying network monitoring and automating switch provisioning.