Importing subnets to IPAM from IGP routing protocols

Importing subnets to IPAM from IGP routing protocols

Most existing IPAM tools require manual subnet configuration, which is by far the most time-consuming step in IPAM deployment. Nectus offers unique automated features that make the initial configuration fast and easy. One such feature is an automatic import of subnets from the IGP routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, or ISIS. Here is how it’s done.

Importing subnets to IPAM from IGP

In the Main Menu, go to Inventory → IMAP Subnets and Reservations.

This opens an “IPAM Subnets” window with “IPv4 subnets” tab. Click the Import Subnets from Routing Table button.

In the “Import Subnet from IGP” dialogue box that appears, specify the IP address of the backbone router from which you’ll be importing subnets, and a destination IPAM container where the imported subnets will be placed. Press the Import button to preload the subnets.

Nectus displays preloaded subnets in a table format, for your confirmation. Press Yes button to confirm import of subnets, and they will automagically appear in the designated IPAM container.