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What is BloxOne DDI

BloxOne DDI is a cloud-managed platform for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) used to operate and secure network naming and addressing services across distributed environments. It targets network and security teams that need centralized policy control and visibility for branch offices, data centers, and cloud workloads. The product combines authoritative DNS, DHCP services, and IPAM with policy-based management and integrations for automation and security workflows.

pros

Unified DNS, DHCP, and IPAM

The platform provides a single control plane for core DDI functions, reducing the need to manage separate DNS, DHCP, and IP address tracking tools. Centralized configuration helps standardize policies across multiple sites and environments. This is particularly useful for organizations with hybrid networks and many remote locations.

Cloud-managed distributed deployment

BloxOne DDI uses cloud-based management while supporting distributed service delivery through on-premises or edge components. This model can simplify operations for organizations that need consistent DDI services across many locations. It also supports remote administration without requiring direct access to each site for routine changes.

Automation and integration options

The product supports API-driven management that can be used to integrate with ITSM, orchestration, and security tooling. This enables repeatable provisioning of DNS records, DHCP scopes, and IP allocations as part of broader workflows. Automation can reduce manual errors in environments with frequent changes.

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Complexity for smaller environments

DDI platforms typically require careful design of DNS architecture, DHCP policies, and IPAM data models. For small organizations with limited sites and simple DNS needs, the operational overhead may outweigh the benefits. Teams may need dedicated expertise to implement and maintain best practices.

Dependency on vendor ecosystem

Organizations that standardize on a single DDI platform may become dependent on the vendor’s management plane, APIs, and supported integrations. Migrating DNS zones, DHCP configurations, and IPAM history to another system can be time-consuming. This can increase switching costs compared with simpler managed DNS-only services.

Cloud management considerations

Because management is cloud-based, customers must evaluate connectivity requirements, administrative access controls, and compliance constraints for their environment. Some regulated or isolated networks may require additional planning to align with governance policies. Outages or connectivity issues affecting the management plane can also impact administrative operations even if local services continue running.

Plan & Pricing

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Pricing not published / Contact Sales Not published on Infoblox website Infoblox’s official BloxOne DDI product page does not publish list pricing; the site directs visitors to “Contact a DDI specialist.” The downloadable datasheet is hosted in Infoblox’s resources area but the datasheet viewer requires credentials/access. An End-of-Sale / Last Order Date for BloxOne DDI SKUs is publicly noted on Infoblox community pages (April 30, 2025).

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Infoblox Inc.
Santa Clara, CA, USA
1999
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https://www.infoblox.com/
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