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Making APIs Work for You (Part 2)

Part 2: Use APIs to get information from IP blocks, networks, and addresses, and learn how to search and filter data from BlueCat Address Manager.

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Key Takeaways
  • APIs can be used to systematically traverse and manage IP space, including IP blocks, networks, and individual IP addresses in BlueCat Address Manager.
  • Programmatic access to IP blocks enables automated retrieval of allocation details, utilization metrics, and hierarchical relationships within the address space.
  • API queries against IP networks support discovery of subnet properties, assignments, and available capacity for planning and automation workflows.
  • Direct API calls to IP address objects allow inspection of status, ownership, DNS/DHCP associations, and other metadata for operational visibility.
  • Search and filter capabilities via the API enable targeted extraction of IPAM data based on attributes, patterns, and conditions rather than manual browsing.
  • Combining retrieval, search, and filtering operations in scripts or tools supports repeatable, scalable management of large and complex IP environments.

Part 2 of Making APIs Work for You will cover working through your IP space. It will walk you through using APIs to get information from IP blocks, IP networks, and IP addresses. And it will also discuss how to search and filter data from BlueCat Address Manager using our APIs.