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Introduction
This guide provides an overview of the Infoblox-250-A network services appliance running NIOS version 5.1r1-4 and
later, and explains how to install and configure it. For information about the compatible software releases, refer to
the Knowledge Base (KB) article 13272 for details. For the most current version of the KB article, visit
http://www.infoblox.com/en/support/support-center-login.html
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Product Overview
The Infoblox-250-A network services appliance provides reliable, scalable, and secure core network services
including DNS (Domain Name System), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), IPAM (IP Address
Management), IF-MAP and more. The integrated Infoblox approach combines the simplicity of appliances with the
power of advanced distributed database technology to control and automate services while achieving availability,
manageability, visibility, and control unparalleled by conventional solutions based on legacy technologies. You can
configure and manage the Infoblox-250-A through an easy- to-use Infoblox GUI that works seamlessly in Windows,
Linux, and Mac environments using standard web browsers. The Infoblox-250-A supports all services of the larger
Infoblox appliances (Infoblox-550-A, -1050-A, -1550-A, -1552-A, -1852-A, and -2000-A) except configuration as a
grid master or grid master candidate.
The Infoblox-250-A appliance is WEEE and RoHS compliant.
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