5 Reasons Why EfficientIP DDI Is Better

Discover the benefits and differentiators of SOLIDserver™.

Evolving networks and acceleration of strategic IT initiatives have caused IT infrastructure to become incredibly complex to manage and to secure. The consequences of this are important – inaccurate configurations, slow service rollout, loss of control, weaker security, reduced resilience, and siloed incorrect data.

DDI (DNS-DHCP-IPAM) plays a big part in helping mitigate these risks, as it is foundational for managing apps and networks – DNS routes users to their apps – DHCP enables devices to connect to networks – IPAM consolidates IP data into a central repository & manages the IP Address plan.

But not all DDI solutions are equal.

Issues Encountered By Organizations Who Have Implemented a DDI From Other Vendors

• Complex administration and siloed management of appliances and configurations
• Difficulty coping with a mishmash of too many function-specific appliances
• DDI licensing costs spiraling out of control
• Upgrades always being a big headache
• IPAM solution having a limited level of flexibility

EfficientIP’s SOLIDserver DDI gives you a smarter choice, designed to boost efficiency, lower costs, and reduce risks. Trusted by over 1,000 customers worldwide, SOLIDserver stands out thanks to its:

• Simpler, more scalable architecture for streamlined operations
• Greater flexibility to adapt and customize to your needs
• Broader policy enforcement for stronger governance and compliance
• Stronger, more efficient DNS security to protect against evolving threats
• Proven, cost-effective TCO delivering long-term value

Seamless, Risk-free Migration to EfficientIP DDI

With proven expertise, experience, and technology, EfficientIP ensures your transition is smooth and stress-free. There is no need to change the way you work, we simply make it simpler.

Having delivered countless successful migrations and deployments worldwide, our team is ready to design, migrate, test, implement, and deploy your new, enhanced DDI solution with confidence.

Driven by a customer-first culture, we take the time to understand your business goals and are fully committed to making your move to EfficientIP easy and error-free.

“We needed a solution that could support all of our facilities together, on Linux, onsite. Our current solution was also becoming far too expensive to maintain.” – Daniel Erlendson, IT Manager – Nevada Department of Corrections

5 Reasons to Choose SOLIDserver DDI

1. Simplified management of DDI services from a unified and consistent interface

EfficientIP’s SOLIDserver™ DDI delivers an integrated DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) solution that gives administrators complete visibility and control of their IP infrastructure from a single pane of glass.

2. Asset discovery and DDI-enabled NSoT for unified visibility, stronger assurance, and automation at scale

SOLIDserver™ serves as a centralized, authoritative Network Source of Truth (NSoT), delivering accurate and consistent visibility into critical network resources. Extending beyond DDI, it builds a comprehensive “IP data lake” that consolidates VLANs, VxLANs, VRFs, applications, and network objects into a structured model. 

3. Robust automation, flexible policy enforcement, and process modeling for API-driven ecosystem integration

EfficientIP’s SOLIDserver™ leverages its built-in NSoT to act as a Network Automation Hub, scaling automation to streamline IT workflows and maximize operational efficiency. Built natively on APIs with
100% feature and service coverage, it offers no-code, low-code, and pro-code integration to seamlessly connect with the broader network and security ecosystem.

4. AI-powered, Protective DNS Security for Zero Trust, data protection, and service continuity

EfficientIP’s 360° DNS Security acts as the DNS-centric first line of defense, empowering security and network teams to protect, detect, and respond to evolving threats throughout their lifecycle. It safeguards public and private DNS infrastructures across hybrid multicloud, ensuring data protection, service continuity, and operational efficiency.

5. Lower TCO with unified DDI and simplified architecture

EfficientIP’s SOLIDserver™ platform significantly reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by consolidating DNS, DHCP, IPAM, DNS security, and application traffic management into a single, all-in-one solution. This unified architecture eliminates the need for multiple servers or dedicated systems for discovery, monitoring, and dashboarding.

Key Takeaways

EfficientIP offers a clear path to free yourself from the complexity and cost of your current DDI solution without risk or disruption, so there’s no reason to hesitate. Here’s how SOLIDserver™ makes the difference:

Enhance Your Technology: Unify DNS, DHCP, IPAM, DNS Security, and application traffic management in a single platform. Simplify architecture, remove management complexity, and gain deployment flexibility across datacenter, cloud, and edge. Built-in Network Source of Truth (NSoT) and policy-driven automation accelerate the design, deployment, and scaling of services.

Lower Your Costs: Consolidate infrastructure with an all-in-one solution and flexible deployment model. Eliminate unnecessary servers, simplify licensing. Reduce management time by up to 80% and lower TCO while protecting long-term investment. At the same time, accelerate automation across the full DDI lifecycle to guarantee error-free configurations, streamline operations, and maximize efficiency at scale.

Migrate with Confidence: Benefit from a proven, project-based methodology that goes beyond “like-for-like” migration. Backed by in-house expertise and dozens of successful projects, EfficientIP ensures a smooth transition from any existing DDI environment.