Infoblox IB-MAIN-1102-SW-MRI-IPV6-03 warranty/support extension

NetMRI®
Automated Network Change and Configuration Management.
NetMRI is a network management product focused on network change and configuration management (NCCM). It enables you to automate network change, see the impact of changes on network health, manage network configurations and meet a variety of compliance requirements. Offering physical and virtual appliance deployment options, NetMRI audits multi-vendor infrastructures, identifies anomalies early, speeds resolution and automates network changes, allowing you to do the following:
- Determine how change impacts both network health and compliance;
- Maintain a predictable and consistent network with embedded best practices and proactive monitoring;
- Increase staff efficiency via automation, problem isolation and improved remediation options;
- Put a stop to user complaints and network issues;
- With a single click, generate reports to check your adherence to PCI DSS, SOX and other regulatory compliance mandates as well as to internal policies.

Instead of manually pushing and logging changes, like some network administration software, you can use NetMRI to automate network data collection, analysis and reporting of network infrastructure devices to greatly improve the efficiency and predictability of your network.

IPv6
Migration to IPv6 is a major network transition, and most organizations need to start planning and transitioning now, if they wish to be successful.

At the current allocation rate on the Internet, regional registration bodies will have run out of additional public IPv4 addresses to assign to ISPs and other companies by 2012. By 2015, 17% of the Internet will use IPv6.

Organizations asking for new internet addresses may only receive IPv6 addresses in the future and thus will be required to migrate. Additionally, even those enterprises that have adequate amount of IP space will need to move to IPv6 to allow their IPv6-only customers and partners to access their networks. According to a Gartner article, external services serving IPv6 customers must be moved to avoid the risk of delivering a poor user experience. Government mandates require several organizations to migrate to IPv6 sooner rather than later.

It makes sense to plan IPv6 migration now if an organization plans to make significant investment in network infrastructure in near future.

Migration to IPv6 is a challenging and risky endeavor, however if executed through proper planning, it can be achieved successfully. Infoblox provides tools and technologies that reduce risks and costs of IPv6 migration and operating IPv6 networks.

Key Benefits:
- Reduced migration risks with proper planning and IP space modeling tools;
- Quick IPv6-only accessibility eliminates business risks;
- Reduced cost of migration through automation;
- Reduced costs of managing IPv6 networks;
- Visually plan and model your IPv6 network layout;
- Automate network change process for IPv6 migration;
- Provide connectivity to your networks using IPv6 DNS (AAAA records) and DNS64;
- Reduce complexity and costs using automated DNS, DHCP, IP address management and Network Change and Configuration management.

Premium Maintenance
Customers with mission-critical network requirements need around-the-clock access to Infoblox's world-class support team. Infoblox Premium Maintenance is an annual service that offers:
- Advance exchange replacement of defective hardware. Infoblox will ship you a new unit at the first sign of trouble to help avoid costly downtime.
- Telephone-based support 24 hours/day, 365 days/year accessed through a dedicated support line.
- Access to web-based support through the online support center or email 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
- Enhanced escalation for high-priority problems.
- All software and firmware updates and upgrades for one full year.

Multi-year offerings are also available. For pricing or more information contact your sales representative or an Infoblox IDeal channel partner.