# Use Case: IPAM

## Objective

To automatically alert the network operations team when a Subnet Breach occurs or an IP Conflict is detected in the IPAM module, ensuring a quick response to capacity risks and IP duplication issues.

## Scenario

A large enterprise manages multiple subnets through IPAM. When a subnet exceeds its **utilization threshold** or when two devices are assigned the **same IP address,** this can lead to service outages or network instability.

A trigger is configured to notify technicians whenever critical IPAM events occur.

## Configuration Steps

**Trigger |** Add Trigger Details

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Label</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>Action</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>Description / Example</strong></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Name</strong></td><td valign="top">Enter trigger name</td><td valign="top">Example: IP Conflict, Subnet Breach Trigger</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Status</strong></td><td valign="top">Enable the trigger</td><td valign="top">Turn ON to activate the trigger</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Visibility</strong></td><td valign="top">Select visibility</td><td valign="top">Choose Public or Private</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Customer Name</strong></td><td valign="top">Select customer</td><td valign="top">Select relevant tenant/customer</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Alert Raises</strong></td><td valign="top">Select alert mode</td><td valign="top">Choose Immediately after alert raises</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>After Correlation</strong></td><td valign="top">Optional selection</td><td valign="top">Enable only if alerts must be correlated before notification</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/erikp6Ts8xL8j4MOj8b1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Conditions |** Add Filter Conditions

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th><th valign="top"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Label</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>Action</strong></td><td valign="top"><strong>Description / Example</strong></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Business Hour Profile</strong></td><td valign="top">Select time profile</td><td valign="top">Example: 24×7</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Trigger only when the Parent Node is up</strong></td><td valign="top">Toggle ON/OFF</td><td valign="top">Enable if alert should fire only when the parent device is reachable</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Trigger Delay</strong></td><td valign="top">Optional</td><td valign="top">Keeps a delay before firing the alert</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Seasonal Suppression</strong></td><td valign="top">Optional</td><td valign="top">Temporarily suppress alerts during maintenance windows</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>IF – Severity</strong></td><td valign="top">Select condition</td><td valign="top">Set Severity in Critical</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>AND – Alarm Message</strong></td><td valign="top">Select condition</td><td valign="top">Choose IP Conflict Identified and IP Subnet Breached</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><strong>Criteria Pattern</strong></td><td valign="top">Define logic</td><td valign="top">Example: (1 AND 2)</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/J3Xo1ThvjUQdIQqByVUX" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## How It Works

Whenever the IPAM scan detects either an IP Conflict or a Subnet Breach with Critical severity, the trigger conditions are matched instantly. The trigger fires immediately based on the configured profile and raises an alert.

The configured actions notify the support team so they can resolve the IP conflict or release/expand subnet capacity before it impacts network operations.


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