Microsoft DNS management with Micetro
Centralize Microsoft DNS management without replacing it
Micetro overlays your existing Microsoft DNS, DHCP, and IPAM to add unified control, governance, and automation
When Microsoft DNS isn’t enough to manage your network
Microsoft DNS still works. The question is whether the way you’re managing it still works for you. For lean teams without a dedicated DNS platform, that shows up in two ways: human error that risks outages or irreversible damage, and manual changes and fragmented workflows that slow you down.
Here are some indicators you’ve outgrown Microsoft DNS
Constant configuration risk
Patching and configuring Microsoft DNS is a full-time job, and vulnerabilities put security at risk.
High-stakes IPAM spreadsheets
Replace spreadsheets and scattered MMC consoles with one view for zones, records, scopes, leases.
Costly error-related downtime
Manual DNS record changes are a leading cause of network outages.
Too dependent on one person
Zone history lives in one admin’s memory. When they’re out or leave, so does your institutional knowledge.
Get more from Microsoft DNS with Micetro
Micetro unifies Microsoft DNS, DHCP, and IPAM into a single control plane. Micetro overlays directly on top of your existing Microsoft DNS infrastructure—no rip-and-replace required. Gain streamlined, centralized control across all your network services, while eliminating the heavy workloads and systemic risks that come with managing complex global Microsoft environments.
Key Micetro capabilities for Microsoft DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
Single source of truth
Unify DNS, DHCP, and IPAM visibility in one place to eliminate errors and increase agility.
DNS automation
Increase efficiency by automating standard management tasks.
Deploy without disruption
Deploy Micetro as an overlay across Windows Server and cloud DNS, including Azure DNS and AWS Route 53, while preserving your existing Microsoft architecture.
Reporting and auditing
Track every change, who made it, and when, with the ability to undo supported DNS record changes.
Robust APIs
Integrate your existing systems using REST APIs.
Safer delegation
Give teams access to the DNS zones, DHCP scopes and IPAM objects they need, without opening up unrestricted admin control.
Where Microsoft DNS teams feel value first
Proven results for Microsoft DNS teams
$123700
average annual ROI
Organizations combining labor savings and reduced reliance on third-party vendors reported six figures in annual value from Micetro.
$1040
hours saved annually
Automating DDI processes eliminates thousands of hours of manual work each year.
95%
reported installation was easy
Micetro installs quickly and integrates with existing infrastructure without requiring major changes.
Modernize Microsoft DNS without a disruptive migration
Micetro overlays your existing Microsoft DNS and DHCP environment instead of replacing it. Your Windows servers keep serving production traffic while Micetro adds centralized visibility and control, with no change to how DNS operates today.
Instead of starting with an infrastructure overhaul, most organizations begin here: bringing Microsoft DNS, DHCP, and IPAM into one control plane with standardized workflows, automation, and auditing that cut manual work and configuration drift.
Every organization modernizes differently. Some run Microsoft DNS with Micetro as their long-term management platform. Others gradually consolidate or update parts of their environment over time. Standardizing management first means any future infrastructure changes can happen on your schedule, not as a single high-risk cutover.
Find the right solution for your environment
Ready for a SaaS-based platform or a full migration? BlueCat has options for both.
Need a SaaS-based option? Discover Horizon
BlueCat Horizon delivers DDI Orchestration as a SaaS platform, bridging your existing Active Directory, BIND, Kea, and cloud DNS environments through lightweight service points. You can centralize policy, governance, and automation without replacing your infrastructure.
Time to migrate? Explore Integrity
Ready to move beyond Microsoft DNS? Integrity gives large, complex networks a dedicated platform for DNS, DHCP and IPAM, with the resilience, governance and automation needed to standardize DDI at scale.
Prepare for the future of the Intelligent Network
The market is rapidly building toward a future state of more intelligent networks: self-healing, self-optimizing multi-vendor networks that operate autonomously, using AI and machine learning to predict, detect, and resolve issues in real time. It’s maximum agility, resilience, and future-readiness.
This advanced state depends on unifying DDI and linking foundational network services with a deep and predictive understanding of network health and performance. Learn more about the path to building the Intelligent Network.