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News, guides, and product updates from Obelinf.

July 28, 2026 · 12 min read

Data Center Rack Layout Best Practices: Power, Cooling, and Space Planning

A practical guide to data center rack layout covering rack selection, power distribution, cooling strategies, space planning, cable management, and common mistakes to avoid.

July 26, 2026 · 10 min read

Subnetting Guide for Network Engineers

A practical subnetting guide for network engineers covering CIDR notation, subnet plan design, VLAN and VRF mapping, common pitfalls, and tools for keeping your IP space organized at scale.

July 24, 2026 · 12 min read

Data Center Capacity Planning with IPAM

A practical guide to integrating IP address management into data center capacity planning, covering subnet tracking, utilization monitoring, IP reservation, and common pitfalls.

July 23, 2026 · 8 min read

Best Infrastructure Documentation Tools for Homelabs

Obelinf, NetBox, Obsidian, and BookStack. We compare four infrastructure documentation tools for homelab enthusiasts, covering deployment complexity, use cases, and when each tool makes sense for your setup.

July 23, 2026 · 13 min read

Best Network Documentation Tools for Startups

Choosing the right network documentation tool for your startup. We compare Obelinf, spreadsheets, NetBox, and Device42 across deployment, pricing, and ease of use for early stage teams.

July 22, 2026 · 10 min read

How AI Is Changing Infrastructure Documentation in 2026

AI coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, and OpenCode are transforming how infrastructure teams document their networks, servers, and data centers. Here is what is changing, what is staying the same, and how to navigate the shift.

July 22, 2026 · 9 min read

NetBox Alternatives in 2026: 5 Tools Compared

Looking for alternatives to NetBox in 2026? We compare Obelinf, Nautobot, Device42, Infoblox, and SolarWinds IPAM across deployment complexity, feature depth, pricing, and when each tool makes sense for your team.

July 20, 2026 · 9 min read

5 Best IPAM Tools in 2026: SaaS, Self-Hosted & Enterprise

We reviewed five IPAM tools across deployment, features, pricing, and operational overhead to help you choose the right one for your network in 2026.

July 17, 2026 · 20 min read

VRF Management: A Practical Guide to Virtual Routing and Best Practices

Learn practical VRF management strategies for virtual routing and forwarding, including RD and RT planning, avoiding VRF sprawl, and integrating VRFs into your IPAM workflow across multivendor environments.

July 15, 2026 · 22 min read

The Ultimate Data Center Migration Checklist

A comprehensive data center migration checklist covering discovery, dependency mapping, IP and VLAN planning, runbook creation, validation testing, and rollback strategy for a smooth migration

July 14, 2026 · 10 min read

IP Planning: The Complete Guide, Tools, and Best Practices

Your network grows every week, and so does the number of IP addresses you need to track. This guide covers IP planning best practices, core concepts, and how to choose the right approach for your team.

July 13, 2026 · 21 min read

Circuit and WAN Management Guide: Tracking MPLS, DIA, and Broadband Circuits

Managing MPLS, DIA, and broadband circuits across multiple sites requires a structured approach to circuit inventory, contract tracking, carrier management, and operational documentation.