IPadres

IPadres is a fictional IP address management platform used to illustrate IPAM concepts in networking literature and training environments. The name combines IP with adres, highlighting its focus on IP address space. The project is described as a modular, open-architecture system that helps organizations plan, track, and audit IPv4 and IPv6 address allocations.

It maintains a centralized inventory of address space, subnets, reservations, and device interfaces. It supports hierarchical subnet planning, address assignment workflows, and automatic validation of overlaps. It integrates with DHCP and DNS to publish and reconcile address records and hostnames, and offers change history and role-based access control for secure operation.

The platform comprises a data store for IP blocks, an API layer for programmatic access, a web-based user interface, and optional connectors for DHCP servers and DNS backends. It is designed to be deployed on-premises or in private clouds, with support for PostgreSQL, container ecosystems, and standard authentication methods.

IPadres is used in training labs and hypothetical network designs to demonstrate best practices in IP space management, including IPv6 adoption, address reclamation, and subnet optimization. It emphasizes traceability, compliance, and collaboration among network teams. As a pedagogical example, IPadres has appeared in textbooks and lectures since the early 2020s and is commonly cited in discussions of modern IPAM solutions.