IPAM in Windows Server 2012 is a new built-in framework for discovering, monitoring, auditing, and managing the IP address space used on a corporate network. IPAM provides for administration and monitoring of servers running Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name Service (DNS).

Updated design, deployment, and operations guidance for IP Address Management (IPAM) in Windows Server 2012 is available on Microsoft TechNet. See the following topics:

 
  IPAM Overview : A brief description of IPAM in Server 2012.
  

What's New in IPAM : Important changes in IPAM.
  Understanding IPAM : Introduction, design, and planning information.
  IPAM Deployment Guide : Detailed, click-by-click deployment instructions.
  Network Management with IPAM : IPAM operational, troubleshooting, and best practices guidance.
  Step-by-step: Configure IPAM to Manage Your IP Address Space : Procedures to set up IPAM in a test lab.

For an IPAM quick start, see Getting Started with IPAM.