A shared IPv4 address refers to an IP address that is used for multiple websites. Such types of IP addresses are generally used by shared hosting providers or for managed server hosting that uses a cloud-based platform. Choosing a shared IP address instead of a dedicated IP address also helps to cut the costs of server hosting, although there may be some risks associated with it. Shared IPv4 addresses and shared hosting normally go together. However, having a shared IP address does not necessarily mean that it is shared hosting. Regardless, as the IP address is used by multiple websites in shared hosting, the actions of one website may affect the reputation of the other sites on the server as[…]

IP address management or IPAM refers to the organization of DHCP and DNS services that assign IPv4 addresses to different devices in a network. In other words, IPAM involves planning, tracking, and managing IPv4 addresses, which is usually done by DNS and DHCP services. However, with a robust IPAM software application, these network services can perform better and work in tandem to resolve common IP conflict issues. Using spreadsheets was the traditional way of managing IP addresses and tracking responsibilities in a network. This can be very taxing in the cases where the size of the IPv4 address pool is huge. Besides, maintaining data in spreadsheets can also be quite time-consuming and prone to human error. This can lead to[…]