Network & Security Addon for VCF Cloud Operations
Spot the network problem before the network becomes the problem.
Do you know what can negatively affect your network infrastructure’s performance?
Complexity and scale
- In large organizations, there are hundreds of network devices from different producers (including Cisco, Juniper, Check Point)
- The lack of a single, unified monitoring tool forces the use of multiple systems, increases maintenance costs and complicates team operations.
- Cisco – managing switches, routers and access points requires multiple consoles, Cisco Prime is no longer being developed.
- Juniper – the lack of support for the existing management pack in new VCF versions requires manual integration.
- Check Point –the lack of a native/built in monitoring tool directly overloads the administrators.
Time-consuming manual administration
- Adding and configuring network devices in monitoring systems consumes a significant amount of time.
- With multiple locations and branches, this process is repetitive and prone to errors.
- For Check Point and Juniper, lack of vendor support means administrators must manually maintain integrations.
Lack of unified management for IP addressing and DNS
- In many organizations, the lack of a dedicated IPAM system means IP addresses are stored in Excel sheets that circulate among users, creating duplicates and outdated data.
- Difficulty in finding available IP addresses, which slows down the deployment of new systems and devices.
- DNS distributed across multiple servers, with limited record details (locations, owners, details).
- Lack of IPAM integration with monitoring tools results in outdated IP address information in reports.
- A mess in IP addressing creates security gaps — devices without assigned names (FQDN) can hide intruders.
Network security and the ability to detect unauthorized devices
- In the current state, organizations lack a tool that automatically detects unknown devices.
- Currently, intruders can easily connect to the corporate network due to the absence of a centralized system that:
- detects new IP addresses
- assigns network IDs (‘tags’) to them
- sends alerts for suspicious movement or missing FQDNs
Problems arising from the lack of producers’ support
- Cisco – lack of developed management tool (Prime EoL)
- Juniper – support for management packs has ended, incompatible with new VCF versions
- Check Point – no official management pack available
➡️ As a result, organizations are forced to build their own workarounds or give up monitoring
Scattered teams and lack of unified perspective
- Large organizations have separate teams (network, storage, compute, databases, applications). Each team uses its own tools and sees only its part of the infrastructure.
- A network-layer failure often manifests at the application level, but application teams cannot see the root cause.
- Lack of a centralized view complicates collaboration and extends incident resolution time.
Discover the innovative Network & Security Addon
Network & Security Addon is a selected software tool complied with plugs for VCF platform, supplementing them with advanced capabilities in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and applications. Developed by an authorized VMware by Broadcom partner holding the status of Technology Alliance Partner and Broadcom Premier Advantage Partner.
Assures centralized, integrated management of the network and security layers in organizations, eliminates problems resulting from fragmentation of tools and manual processes by:
Intelligent IP and DNS management (phpIPAM)
1. An integrated IP address database with assigned names, owners, and locations eliminates Excel sheets and chaotic manual IP management.
2. Automatic detection of all addresses in the network and assignment to the owners based on the defined criteria.
3.DNS server synchronization – automatic retrieval and data update from multiple servers into a single location.
4. Reporting and integration with monitoring systems –fast generation of resource addressing and availability reports.
5. Security – detection of unknown devices (missing FQDN) and alerts noting potential intruders.
Centralization of monitoring and network automation
1. Integration with native producers’ platforms (Cisco Prime, Junos Space, Check Point SMS) enables monitoring of all devices in one place – without the need to log into multiple systems.
2. Automatic device detection eliminates the need for manual adding hundreds of routers, switches, access points, and firewalls.
3. Full visibility of device’s working parameters (efficiency, capacity, availability) enables faster problem diagnosis.
4. Real-time notifications and alerts allow immediate incident response without the need to tedious logs browsing.
5. Optimizing security rule management in Check Point environments increases protection efficiency.
Inteligent IP and DNS management ( with phpIPAM)
1. An integrated IP address database with assigned names, owners, and locations eliminates Excel sheets and chaotic manual IP management.
2. Automatic detection of all addresses in the network and assignment to the owners based on the defined criteria.
3.DNS server synchronization – automatic retrieval and data update from multiple servers into a single location.
4. Reporting and integration with monitoring systems – fast generation of resource addressing and availability reports.
5. Security – detection of unknown devices (missing FQDN) and alerts noting potential intruders.
Centralization of monitoring and network automation
1. Integration with native producers’ platforms (Cisco Prime, Junos Space, Check Point SMS) enables monitoring of all devices in one place – without the need to log into multiple systems.
2. Automatic device detection eliminates the need for manual adding hundreds of routers, switches, access points, and firewalls.
3. Full visibility of device's working parameters (efficiency, capacity, availability) enables faster problem diagnosis.
4. Real-time notifications and alerts allow immediate incident response without the need to tedious logs browsing.
5. Optimizing security rule management in Check Point environments increases protection efficiency.
What do you gain thanks to Indevops Network & Security Addon?
✔ Integrated management and security systems (Cisco Prime, Junos Space, Check Point SMS, phpIPAM) – that ensures full compatibility and consistent monitoring of network infrastructure and security.
✔ Centralized infrastructure visibility – all devices, IP addresses, and security rules are visible in one place, providing a clear overview of your network.
✔ Automation of inventory and monitoring processes – by enabling automatic device discovery, IP resource updates, and DNS data loading, the solution reduces the risk of human errors.
✔ Proactive alerts and fast anomaly detection – immediate notifications of failures, threats, and missing IP resources allow for quick response and minimal downtime.
✔ Security and compliance – by monitoring firewall rules, detecting devices without FQDN, and tracking change history, the system supports security and helps fulfill regulatory requirements.
✔ Solution scalability – as your infrastructure grows, the solution can expand to meet the organization’s evolving needs.
✔ Centralized management – a single control point for all network devices and security systems.
✔ Reduction of IT teams overload – less manual processes (e.g. adding devices, log checks, assigning IP addresses) allow teams to concentrate on tasks.
✔ Increased operational efficiency –faster access to current data and possibility of reports generating improve operational efficiency of the organization.
✔ Easier planning and problems diagnosis – fast detecting of the problem’s source thanks to interlayer visibility (network, storage, compute, applications).
✔ IT teams communication improvement – centralized data are available for network, security and administrative teams.
✔ Standardization of infrastructure management – unified tool and procedures facilitate cooperation in large organizations.
✔ Reduced operational costs – automation of monitoring processes, IPAM management, and security processes lower workload and maintenance expenses.
✔ Minimized risk of business downtime – fast detection of failures and threats ensures greater IT service stability.
✔ Increased protection against cyber threats – improved monitoring of security rules and proactive incident response reduce the risk of financial losses.
✔ Support for regulations compliance – reporting and resources control simplify audits and help to meet legal requirements.
✔ Better IT resources usage – more efficient planning of IP addressing, network capacity, and infrastructure load.
✔ Increased competitiveness of organization – a modern, automated IT tool supports fast business scaling and increases operational resilience.
Addons that fit your environment
We create addons that are flexible and specified for your business. Let’s talk about how we can help your team.
Why should you trust Indevops?
We have 7 years of experience implementing VMware Cloud Foundation for Operations — from companies with 8 hosts and 2 business services to enterprises with hundreds of hosts and dozens of business services.
Indevops not only responds to the evolving needs of the market but also anticipates them, offering innovative solutions and technical support for VMware and Kubernetes. Thanks to advanced Addons and dedicated technical support, we make customers using VMware Cloud Foundation for Operations fully use and develop the potential of their environments.
If your company needs support with IT infrastructure management, application monitoring, or extending the capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation for Operations, we are the ideal partner to help you achieve these goals. You can count on our support. Cooperation with us guarantees that your IT environment will remain fully monitored and optimally managed.