Joswig, JürgenFähnrich, Klaus-PeterFranczyk, Bogdan2019-01-112019-01-112010978-3-88579-270-3https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/19379When talking about virtualized computing environments, virtualization of the IP and core network services such as DNS (Domain Name Service), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and IP Address Management are rarely thought of. This document provides a brief introduction to the Why & How of an end-to-end virtualized DDI solution with related technical, administrative and commercial benefits. It further discusses the advantages of adhering to emerging networking standards, including significantly increased level of security.enText/Conference Paper1617-5468