Cygsoft Redefines IP Address Management With Introduction of ManageIP - a robust, fully LDAP-enabled, Web-accessible software solution for managing IP Address allocation (DHCP) and Domain Name Services (DNS).

(PRWEB) December 6, 2002

Cygsoft Redefines IP Address Management

With Introduction of ManageIP

LOS GATOS, CA – Dec 4th, 2002 – Cygsoft, Inc., today redefined how network managers should address critical IP resource issues with the availability of ManageIP, the industry’s first robust, fully LDAP-enabled, Web-accessible software solution for managing IP Address allocation (DHCP) and Domain Name Services (DNS). Now, enterprises and service providers can reduce IP network administration costs, while simultaneously improving network uptime and quality of service.

“ Network operations often overlook the mission-critical nature of DHCP and DNS services and rely upon shareware or add-ons that came with hardware or operating system purchases,” said Ranga Shetty, vice president of product marketing for Cygsoft. “Often, simple human errors in administration cause network failures that negatively impact profits and reputations. A new class of tools that enable automation and simplification of complex IP address management tasks is required – Cygsoft has met that requirement in ManageIP.”

Cygsoft’s ManageIP solution comes to market at a time when network managers are faced with an increased dependence on costly personnel and lower revenues and profits. At many companies, the IP network infrastructure is so complex and fragile that introducing new services has become nearly impossible, limiting new revenue opportunities for service providers and new productivity gains for enterprises.

“ManageIP is a sensible, incremental investment that should be made by any company that has already implemented an LDAP infrastructure,” explained Shetty. “ManageIP will add value to existing investments in LDAP, and will enable network operations to introduce complex new IP services while using significantly less personnel.”

ManageIP Features and Functionality

ManageIP includes the following functionality:

·    LDAP enabled DHCP and DNS servers. All information required for the operation of DHCP and DNS services, and for managing IP Addresses and Domain Names, is stored in an LDAP repository, protecting data from loss and corruption. Zone data from multiple DNS servers is centralized, eliminating the need for zone transfers.

·    Full-featured, Web-based GUI consoles enable remote management access to configuration and other functionality of the DHCP and DNS servers. The GUI front-end simplifies the process of editing DNS/DHCP data and server configurations, dramatically reducing human errors that would otherwise lead to downtime. Repetitive tasks, such as zone creation, are automated, significantly reducing the number of hours spent manually managing IP resources and services

·    Based on ISC (Internet Software Consortium) BIND 9.x and DHCP 3.x, which are the most robust, standards-compliant and secure implementations of DNS and DHCP. This ensures that our customers will not be affected by the vulnerabilities found in earlier versions such as BIND 8.x which most of our competing products are based on.

·    Multi-master deployment, which ensures fault-tolerance without cutover delays and automates workload balancing. All master servers share the same data in LDAP; hence there is no service disruption when any server fails and another takes its place.

·    Manageability of DHCP and DNS services including auto discovery of servers, fault management, performance management, audit and reporting. User profile based access control with single-sign on across all servers is also provided.

ManageIP Benefits

ManageIP helps minimize network downtime improving Quality of Service and provides a framework for the introduction of high-value network services. ManageIP also delivers quick Return on Investment by reducing direct network operations costs and enabling new revenue opportunities.

Improves Quality of Service

ManageIP reduces errors in IP resource management processes in two ways. First, LDAP repositories eliminate corruption/loss of DHCP and DNS data. Second, ManageIP reduces errors in DHCP and DNS server configuration processes by use of GUI wizards, templates, and data validation functionality. This results in reduced network downtime and increased quality of service.

Delivers ROI

ManageIP delivers fast Return on Investment by reducing network operations costs. It reduces the number of hours spent in managing DHCP and DNS servers, and drives down network operational costs through improvements in process efficiency and automation. It also makes critical IP management functions less reliant on costly skilled personnel by shifting operational tasks from network engineers to operators, freeing the experts for more strategic projects.

With more robust and reliable IP network and better utilization of IT staff, enterprises can introduce new productivity applications for their workforce, while service providers can develop new revenue-generating services for subscribers.

Pricing and Availability

Unlike other IP address management solutions, Cygsoft charges customers for only the actual number of IP addresses in use and not for all IP addresses available in their allotted range. ManageIP starts at US$10,000 for DHCP Server with 5,000 IP addresses or US$15,000 for DNS Server with 10,000 DNS resource records.

For companies that want robust DHCP and DNS Servers, but do not require the advanced manageability features, Cygsoft offers ManageIP–LTXä, which starts at US$1,000 for DHCP Server with 250 IP addresses, or US$1,000 for DNS Server with 500 DNS resource records.

Full pricing information and free trial software are available online at http://www.cygsoft.com.

About Cygsoft

Cygsoft designs, develops and supports software solutions that automate complex network operations processes. Cygsoft's solutions lower network and IT operating costs and allow the rapid deployment of new network-enabled services. To learn more about Cygsoft, please visit http://www.cygsoft.com.

For More Information:

Vinayak Shetti

Cygsoft, Inc.

vinayak@cygsoft.com

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