Managed IPv4 infrastructure combines address resources with the technical environment required to operate them.
Instead of simply receiving an IPv4 allocation, a business can receive a complete service including:
- IPv4 addresses
- Routing
- Bandwidth
- BGP
- Servers/colocation
- Power
- Network management
- Reverse DNS
- Monitoring
- Technical support
Three Different Approaches
Not all IPv4 services are the same. Understanding the differences can help businesses choose the right approach for their needs.
IPv4 Brokerage
IPv4 brokerage is primarily about obtaining or transferring addresses. The broker facilitates the transaction but typically does not provide the routing, bandwidth, colocation or operational support needed to use the addresses. The customer is left to assemble the rest of the infrastructure independently.
IPv4 Leasing
IPv4 leasing provides temporary use of address resources. This can be more flexible than purchasing, but leasing alone still leaves the customer responsible for routing, bandwidth, hosting and network management. Some leasing providers offer addresses without any surrounding infrastructure.
Managed IPv4 Infrastructure
Managed IPv4 infrastructure is addresses plus the network and operational infrastructure surrounding them. The provider delivers not just the IPv4 allocation but also the routing, bandwidth, colocation, power, monitoring and technical support needed to deploy and operate the infrastructure. This is the category where NetWest is positioned.
Why the Difference Matters
For businesses that need to deploy production infrastructure, the difference between these approaches can be significant. A brokerage or lease-only arrangement leaves the organization responsible for assembling and managing multiple vendors. A managed infrastructure approach consolidates the entire deployment through one network operator.
NetWest’s managed IPv4 infrastructure is designed for organizations that need more than just addresses. By combining IPv4 resources with routing, bandwidth, colocation and network engineering, NetWest provides the network behind the IP address.
IPv4 resources are only part of the solution. NetWest provides the network behind them.