Introduction

An Infoblox appliance is a hardware or software-based solution that provides reliable, scalable, and secure core network services including DNS (Domain Name System), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), IPAM (IP Address Management), IF-MAP, and more. The integrated Infoblox approach combines the simplicity of appliances with the power of advanced distributed database technology to control and automate services while achieving availability, manageability, visibility, and control unparalleled by conventional solutions based on legacy technologies. The Infoblox appliance can be configured and managed through an easy to use Infoblox GUI (Graphical User Interface) that works seamlessly in Windows, Linux and Mac environments using standard web browsers.

An Infoblox appliance is a specialized hardware or software device designed to deliver core network services - primarily DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (IP Address Management) - with high performance, security, and scalability. Infoblox accesses and manages the appliance via its Command Line Interface (CLI) over a secure shell (SSH) connection, and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) allowing network administrators to monitor and manage the appliance remotely by querying system information and receiving alerts (traps) about network events. This helps connect all appliances into a unified system with a shared database and management interface. Infoblox also includes DNS-layer security to block threats like DNS hijacking and IP spoofing.