Hi
We are considering to replace our spreadsheets with MS IPAM but we have a few issues with it(s documentation).
1. Is there a way to import hosts from DNS rather then from DHCP? At the current state we have our servers which have been assigned static IPs but plan to add hundreds of server with DHCP.
2. In the add IP address dialog there are few fields and their values which need some clarification:
a) Managed by service (especially what does it mean if I choose something else then IPAM)
b) Server instance (especially what does it mean if I choose something else then localhost (it shows me also the DHCP server))
c) Assignment type (especially what are the consequences of not using static)
3. In general: How shall I handle regular domain members (servers and clients)? Do I need to do anything (if so what) in IPAM if
a) I use DHCP?
b) I use static addressing?
4. What's about dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 use: Is there a way to link those addresses?
5. Just a side note: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831622.aspx#config_ipam1 --> To configure IPAM step 16:
Invoke-IpamGpoProvisioning -Domain contoso.com -GpoPrefixName IPAM1 -DelegatedGpoUser user1 -IpamServerFqdn ipam1.contoso.com
is really something I wouldn't expect to do manually. Especially since everything else is done in the GUI! And also
So looking forward for your answers!
Thanks
Philippe
Philippe Schnyder