The article explores the relevant field of IP address and subnet management, which is becoming increasingly important due to the growing demand for IP addresses as the number of devices and services increases. It describes the necessity for efficient management of the IP address pool due to this growing demand. The primary focus is on the transition from manual methods to automated processes in segmenting the IP address pool into subnets to optimize network performance and reliability, driven by the growing complexity and scale of networks. Various aspects and problems associated with manual accounting of IP addresses and subnets are considered, highlighting the limitations and inefficiency of traditional methods against the backdrop of expanding network infrastructure. The need for automation of this process is emphasized, providing insights into the array of tools and software solutions available for automating subnet creation and management. These include IP address managers, DHCP servers, and other modern tools that assist in automatic accounting and management of IP addresses. The article elaborates on the methods and practical steps for implementing an automated IP address management system. This process involves defining network requirements, choosing suitable tools, planning IP addressing and subnetting strategies, and setting up monitoring and accounting systems.
key words: Automation, network, IP address, IP address pool, subnet, subnet mask, network infrastructure, software.
