Ever discovered an IP issue only after an end user reported it? If yes, you are not alone! Many network admins without a proactive monitoring solution in place have to constantly deal with recurring IP issues such as IP conflicts and subnet overutilization. As simple as it sounds, IP address management can be a tricky endeavor without the right strategy and management tools. Managing hundreds of IPs across multiple subnets and supernets can be tedious.

An application programming interface (API) provides access to the features of a business application, but with the visual elements stripped away. By using APIs, devices like tablets, self-service kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, and robotic sensors can connect up to apps running on servers in a datacenter or in the cloud. Because they give access to the heart of your business applications, it should come as no surprise that there are some APIs that the general public should not have access to.