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IPAM

• Realizing Secure Networks by Overcoming Complexity: The Proteus IP Address Management System

  This paper introduces and describes the Proteus IP Address Management (IPAM) system. It describes the evolution of IP networks and discusses the issues arising from the increasing complexity of these systems. Proteus is explained in terms of its approach to network complexity and security, as well as its interoperability for network operations management.

DNS/DHCP

• DNS and DHCP Services for Voice over IP

  This paper discusses the transition in modern telephony from circuit switched networks to packet switched networks. It details the DNS and DHCP requirements for providing VoIP services on these networks and describes the DNS/DHCP solutions for VoIP available from BlueCat Networks.

• Is It Really Part of My Network? Adonis DHCP and MAC-based Security

  This paper introduces and describes the MAC Filtering and MAC Authentication systems for DHCP in the Adonis 1000 and 500 DNS/DHCP Appliances by BlueCat Networks. It also presents MAC security in a real-world scenario, and discusses the features in the context of Network Admissions Control (NAC) systems.

• DNS Best Practices

  This paper introduces and describes the principal concepts and techniques involved with DNS Best Practices.

• Secure DNS/DHCP Management — An Integrated Solution

  This paper briefly traces some of the challenges involved with IP address distribution over the past two decades, to the current adoption of DHCP as the dynamic protocol of choice for pain-free management of network resources. Integral to the theme of secure yet reliable network administration is the integration of DNS and DHCP into a single network device called the Adonis DNS/DHCP Appliance™ that comes fully equipped with a rich client management console, which ensures that traditional barriers to secure and effective resource allocations are overcome with an efficient yet easy-to-use solution that enhances enterprise information security.

• Cache Poisoning Raises Cash Crop for DNS Pharmers

  This paper discusses pharming and its consequences, with particular emphasis on DNS cache poisoning.

• Adonis: DNS/DHCP for Small to Medium Sized Business

  This paper discusses Adonis DNS/DHCP appliance and its use in providing service to small to medium sized business. Adonis’ features are highlighted in a discussion of network manageability, security and total cost of ownership.

• How to Integrate Active Directory and DNS

  This paper describes how Active Directory uses the Domain Name System (DNS) in conjunction with the Windows Domain Locator service for distributed computing environments. It discusses how the Adonis Server integrates into existing, or new, Active Directory deployments. DNS replication mechanisms are discussed including their pros and cons. Active Directory records and DNS labeling conventions are described in detail to give the reader a deeper understanding how the locator service works.

• Defense-In-Depth: Comprehensive Security with Authenticated Network Access Control

  This paper discusses the comprehensive approach to on-entry and on-network Network Access Control (NAC) through the combination of appliances from BlueCat Networks and Mirage Networks, including an analysis of the factors that drive network security concerns and the need for NAC.

• DNS/DHCP High Availability

  BlueCat Networks is a leading provider of highly available DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management Solutions for organizations around the world. This paper discusses the various high availability options available for these services and the advantages that they bring to your organization.