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NET-003 · SOP

Keeping an IP Address and Network Record

How to build and maintain one trusted record of subnets, VLANs, reserved addresses and key network devices.

Version 1.0.0Time 2 to 4 hours to set up, 10 minutes per changeUpdated November 2026

What it does

How to build and maintain one trusted record of subnets, VLANs, reserved addresses and key network devices. Written in plain language so any technician, or a trained staff member, can follow it.

Requirements

Access to the systems the procedure mentions and permission to make changes. No special tools.

How to run it

Not a script. Follow the steps in order, or adapt them for your team.

Testing steps

  1. Read it through once and adjust names, schedules and contacts for your organization.
  2. Walk through it with one colleague on a single site or device before adopting it.

Rollback steps

Each change step in the procedure lists how to undo it.

What is inside

  • Purpose
  • What to record
  • Set up the record
  • Keep it current
  • Review every quarter
  • Keep it safe

The full step-by-step procedure is included with every paid plan: Runbookia Pro, Team and School district.

Version and change log

VersionDateChanges
1.0.0November 2026First release.