DDI Configuration

DDI (DHCP, DNS) in Ceburu provides a centralized way to discover, configure, and manage IP addressing and name resolution services across your network.

Before configuring DHCP or DNS in DDI, the DHCP or DNS server must be added as an Asset.

Step 1: Add DHCP or DNS Server to Assets

1. Navigate to Settings → Configurations → Assets

2. Click Add to Asset in Network Discovery

3. Provide the following details

   • Device IP address of the DHCP or DNS server

   • Operating system (Windows)

4. Connectivity requirement

   • If WinRM is enabled on the server

     • Provide valid Windows credentials

   • If WinRM is not enabled

     • Install the End Agent on that machine

5. After successful adding to Assets, confirm the device appears in the Assets list with reachable status.

DHCP Configuration:

Step 2: Add DHCP Configuration

• Navigate to Settings → Configurations → DDI

• Select the DHCP tab.

• Click Add DHCP Configuration.

• Select the DHCP server IP from the Select Device dropdown

• Choose an Auto Refresh interval

  • Example: Every 30 minutes or Disabled

• Click Test Connection

  • This validates whether a DHCP service is available on the selected IP

  • Ensure the test is successful before proceeding

• Click Save.

• After saving

  • The DHCP server appears in the DHCP Configuration list

  • Status, last refresh time, and OS details are displayed

DNS Configuration:

Step 3: Add DNS Configuration

1. Navigate to
   Settings → Configurations → DDI

2. Select the DNS tab.

3. Click Add DNS Configuration.

• Select the DNS server IP from the Select Device dropdown

• Configure Auto Refresh as required

• Click Test Connection

  • This verifies DNS service availability on the selected server

• Click Save.

• After saving

  • The DNS server appears in the DNS Configuration list

Note:

Manual Refresh:

Manual refresh allows administrators to immediately synchronize data from the DHCP or DNS server.

When manual refresh is triggered:

• The platform fetches the latest scopes, IPs, leases, exclusions, and reservations from the configured DHCP server IP

• Any changes made directly on the DHCP server are reflected instantly in IPAM

• Status updates such as available, reserved, excluded, or inactive are recalculated

Manual refresh is typically used after configuration changes or troubleshooting activities.

Auto Refresh :

Auto refresh runs at configured intervals to keep data up to date.

During auto refresh:

• DHCP server utilization is recalculated

• Scope and server utilization thresholds are evaluated

Accessing IPAM/DNS:

Step 4: Navigate to IPAM/DNS

1. From the left navigation panel, go to

DDI → IPAM click the link > DDI - IPAM

DDI → DNS click the link >  DDI - DNS