concept#Network architecture#Network security#Observability#Platform

Internet Protocol Address (IP Address)

An IP address is a unique numeric identifier for devices in IP networks that enables addressing and routing.

An IP address is a numeric identifier assigned to devices on the Internet or private networks for unique addressing and routing.

Maturity

Established

Cognitive loadMedium

360° overview

Six perspectives place the building block in context. The numbers show where each perspective continues in the reading path.

The building block at a glance

Internet Protocol Address (IP Address)

360°

2

2

Integrations

DNS systems (e.g. Bind, CoreDNS)

+2

1

Uniqueness: Addresses must be unique within their routing context.

Value stream stage: Build

4

3

4