Moving and merging IPv4 networks - BlueCat Integrity - 26.1.0

Address Manager Administration Guide
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BlueCat Integrity
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26.1.0

With an IPv4 block created in Address Manager, you can merge two or more IPv4 networks into a single network.

To merge IPv4 networks, select two or more networks, and then determine which network retains its identity. A network’s identity includes the deployment roles, network names, gateway addresses, and Dynamic Update flag value, if they exist. During the merge operation, the IP addresses from all networks and their associated types are retained in the larger network. At the end of the operation, the other network or networks are removed.
Note: Merge operations cannot be performed on a /31 network if a DHCP range is present on the network.
You can also move IPv4 networks to change the IP address at which the network begins.
Note: The network being moved must fit within the new parent object and it must not overlap its sibling objects. You can't move a network directly beneath a configuration; it must be a child of a block.
Note: If you move an IPv4 network that contains abandoned IPv4 addresses, the abandoned IPv4 addresses will automatically change their state to Static. For more information on abandoned IPv4 addresses, refer to Managing abandoned IPv4 addresses.

To merge selected networks:

  1. Select the IPAM tab in the sidebar, then select IPv4 blocks.
  2. Navigate to the parent block that contains the IPv4 network(s) you would like to move or merge by selecting the parent block's range in the IPv4 blocks table, or by selecting the parent block in the IPAM tree view panel.
  3. Choose one of the following options:

    Merge networks

    1. Select the checkboxes for the networks you would like to merge.
    2. Select Actions > Merge selected.
    3. In the Retain identity field, select the item that will retain its identity after the merge.
    4. Add a Change control comment if required.
    5. Select Merge.

    Move a network

    1. Select the row actions button (⋮) for the network, then select Move.
    2. IPv4 Address—type the IP address for the location to which you want to move the block.
    3. Select Confirm.