

Find out in this report how the two DDI solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
As we are migrating other tools into this one, there can be 30% to 40% cost savings.
We did see a return on investment as we only have a team of six who are managing BlueCat Integrity infrastructure 24/7, and with the help of automation, we were able to reduce the headcount as we automated most of the requests using BlueCat Integrity API.
The consolidation of five different tools into one BlueCat solution did provide savings.
This is helping us achieve five to 10 times faster delivery due to the reduced downtime.
We did not have any DNS-related incidents in three years supporting the traffic flow for about 10 million people.
Previously, people spent around 100 hours a month on tasks that were reduced to 10 hours, freeing up time for learning and engaging in multiple projects, increasing from three or four per month to nine or ten.
At that tier, when you are willing to pay for it, their support level is impeccable.
I would give the support a score of 10.
The support from BlueCat was exceptional, as all issues were addressed without any major impacts, with support being very quick and faster compared to the previous vendor we had.
They supported issues related to DNS, DHCP, and the grid architecture, providing not just scripted answers, but also helping us with configuration, outages, and complex troubleshooting.
The technical support for Infoblox NIOS is at a very high level based on the engagement that I have with clients that use Infoblox NIOS.
if we create a ticket, we receive feedback within two hours,
Currently, we are at over 150 BlueCat Integrity devices, running at least 70 primary mainstream hospitals and over 1,200 clinical locations.
If we have the virtual infrastructure up and ready, we can scale without a need for licensing.
Regarding scalability, our solution has so many servers and so much redundancy, and we did not even get into a point where we needed to add more servers because of load.
Regarding DDI, DNS and DHCP at scale, it handles millions of DNS queries per second and huge lease volume without hiccups.
Whenever we make replacements or changes, the downtime is really low.
Infoblox NIOS's scalability is excellent for our organization; they are flexible to align with our growth.
With the assistance of BlueCat Integrity and re-architecting, redesigning, and redeploying, our failure rate has gone to zero.
BlueCat Integrity is a platform that is mature and that we can trust.
We encountered a couple of situations where our BlueCat Integrity Address Manager was in a hung state, requiring us to rebuild it after performing an upgrade.
Infoblox NIOS is very stable in our environment, with no unexpected downtime.
It is designed for critical infrastructure, high availability, minimal downtime, and predictable behavior.
I evaluated other options before choosing Infoblox NIOS, and I can confirm that Infoblox NIOS is stable.
One has to be very clear with their requirements in terms of what they want to achieve in the target design before making a purchase decision.
The API aspect could be improved with more use cases and better handling of object attributes.
In order to update this environment with 150 plus devices, I have to go through one at a time.
Infoblox engineers recommend upgrading to NIOS 9.0.5 for enhanced visibility and control, but considering NIOS 9.6 may offer better logging and troubleshooting capabilities, as well as performance enhancements and future-ready integration.
Advanced features such as grid extensibility and APIs require solid training.
The missing point I can see in Infoblox NIOS is the load balancing functionalities, where for a DNS A record that has two IP addresses, we need the possibility to monitor those IP addresses to see if one goes down.
Our licensing model with BlueCat Integrity is cheaper than Infoblox.
I heard that it wasn't that expensive, and what BlueCat offered for the price was very worthwhile.
We did see a cost reduction in overall infrastructure as BlueCat Integrity offered services at much more effective rates compared to other OEMs.
We bought the perpetual plus support contract which provides renewed support yearly.
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Infoblox NIOS was good, but it is very, very expensive compared to other DNS infrastructure vendors.
Infoblox NIOS pricing feels somewhat higher because I am comparing it to competitors.
Centralized management is the number one and most critical advantage.
The primary benefit my previous company realized from using BlueCat Integrity was that it was very cost-effective.
BlueCat Integrity provides a single-pane-of-glass view of the IP address space through integration of all infrastructure with BlueCat Integrity's Address Manager.
Infoblox NIOS has impacted my organization positively by giving us an overview about how users utilize the internet, stopping many DNS breaches generated by internal users, and helping us to determine the distribution of IP addresses through DNS IPAM.
Infoblox NIOS has positively impacted my organization by providing visibility and control over everything. This visibility and control help my team with faster troubleshooting and better security.
The control and automation it puts in place eliminate errors, speed up deployments, and ensure network reliability and stability.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| BlueCat Integrity | 28.9% |
| Infoblox NIOS | 5.0% |
| Other | 66.1% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 5 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 24 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 2 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 5 |
BlueCat Integrity simplifies IP address management by offering a centralized and scalable platform suitable for DNS and DHCP oversight. It reduces downtime and human error through robust automation and comprehensive transparency.
BlueCat Integrity is a powerful platform for centralized management of DNS and DHCP, providing single-pane transparency across IP space management. Its Linux-based architecture ensures system reliability and integration flexibility, crucial for effective cloud infrastructure management. Its automation capabilities help minimize human error while enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining compliance.
What are the key features of BlueCat Integrity?BlueCat Integrity has proven valuable in industries that demand reliable DNS and DHCP solutions. Organizations with complex DDI challenges, including public, internal DNS management, and cloud integration, find its features essential. This platform supports efficient and secure network operations across expansive infrastructures.
Infoblox NIOS provides DDI solutions with IPAM, DNS Threat Protection, and DHCP management, enhancing automation, control, and network reliability. It supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments and offers scalability and efficient network service management.
Infoblox NIOS integrates security for enterprises, focusing on high availability and scalability to ensure network service management efficiency. It automates DNS and DHCP changes, reducing errors, resolving conflicts, and blocking malicious sites. Although deployment and integration are complex, requiring improved UI simplicity and role-based self-service portals, it remains essential for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services. Its security capabilities include detecting network threats, managing load balancers, handling migrations, and DNS zone deployment, benefitting enterprise, DevOps, and cloud settings.
What are the key features of Infoblox NIOS?Infoblox NIOS is widely used in enterprise, DevOps, and cloud settings to manage DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services. It enhances network automation, security, and reliability essential for detecting threats, managing load balancers, and handling DNS zone deployments.
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