Based on the Interface to Metadata Access Points (IF-MAP) standard from the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), the Infoblox Orchestration Server delivers a powerful standards-based method for automating a tremendous range of systems, processes and applications. It can be used to aggregate and distribute metadata to and from a wide range of systems, including the following:
- Network infrastructure systems, including routers, switches, load balancers, DNS/DHCP servers
- Network security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPSs), endpoint scanning/compliance systems, policy servers and security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Authentication systems such as RADIUS and Microsoft Active Directory systems
- Building control, factory automation, smart grid and other physical control systems
- Asset management, ERP, CRM, HR and other business applications
The Infoblox Orchestration Server is standards based and fully supports both the TCG IF-MAP 1.1 and 2.0 specifications.
Features & Benefits
Standards-based Networked System Coordination
IF-MAP standardizes the way devices and applications share information with one another in real-time. IF-MAP defines a protocol and associated database used by applications and systems to publish information, subscribe to changes in information of interest and search for relevant data entirely within a company, as well as between and among different organizations.
| Infoblox Orchestration Server Attributes |
| Feature |
Benefit(s) |
| Standards compliant |
Fully implements version 2.0 of the IF-MAP standard, and also supports IF-MAP version 1.1 for backward compatibility |
| Dedicated hardware appliance |
Easy deployment |
| Hardened operating system |
Built-in security |
| High-availability failover with no data loss |
Resilient, nonstop operation |
| MAP Federation |
Ability to share data across Infoblox MAP servers selectively; Real-time updates on MAP servers; |
| Custom Identifiers |
Extension to standard IF-MAP protocol Identifiers |
| Granular control over client-to-server connections and access to specific operations on specific clients |
Improved security and partitioning of data between different systems |
| Extensive logging of all IF-MAP transactions, system events and administrative actions |
Easy troubleshooting of IF-MAP solutions, simplified compliance reporting |
| Global Identifiers |
Provide an ability to create subscriptions and searches on MAP server without a handle to known IF-MAP Identifiers |
| Advanced Search |
A feature to search across entire MAP server data-store and allows creating filters to define the search criteria |
Specifications
Compatibility
- Supports versions 2.0 and 1.1 of the IF-MAP standard
High-Availability
- Can be configured into a high-availability pair, providing active/standby failover
- Sub 5-second failover with no data loss or duplication
Security
- Built on the hardened Infoblox NIOS™ operating system
- Exposes no unnecessary ports or root access
- Configurations and data are secure
Accountability
- Provides extensive logging of all publish, subscribe, and search operations
- Maintains easily searched logs for all administrative actions and system errors
User Interface
- Intuitive Web 2.0 User Interface
- Command Line Interface
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Services
- Ensures Infoblox Orchestration server and IF-MAP clients times are always accurate
- Can be configured as an NTP server or NTP client
File Distribution Services
- Simplifies CA certificate distribution to IF-MAP clients. Use the file distribution services to upload CA certificates to Infoblox Orchestration Server. Redistribute uploaded certificates to all clients
- Includes support for TFTP, HTTP, and FTP
Demos & Resources
See the power of network automation and control in action
Since every network environment is unique, the best way to see the power of the Infoblox solutions is to request a one-on-one, interactive demo. Our experts will discuss your current requirements and future needs, and tailor the presentation to cover the aspects most critical to you.
Additional resources
To learn more about how Infoblox can help you gain real-time network visibility and coordination, check out these resources:
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