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Cisco Prime Network Registrar is an integrated, high-performance, highly scalable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and IP Address Management (IPAM) (DDI) solution. It also provides the key benefits of stabilizing the IP infrastructure and automating networking services, such as configuring clients and provisioning cable modems. This provides a foundation for policy-based networking. Service provider and enterprise users can better manage their networks to integrate with other network infrastructure software and business applications. The solution is composed of four components including an IPAM application, a DNS protocol service, a DNS caching service, and a DHCP service.