Virtual networks, subnets & IP addressing
Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM) vs Azure Virtual Network Manager
Amazon VPC IPAM maps to IP address management in Azure Virtual Network Manager, which allocates non-overlapping ranges from IP address pools.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM) | Azure Virtual Network Manager |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Plans, allocates, tracks, and audits IP addresses across accounts and Regions with hierarchical pools and compliance monitoring. | Centrally groups virtual networks across subscriptions and regions to deploy connectivity (mesh or hub-and-spoke), security admin rules, routing, and IP address management (IPAM) pools. |
| Pricing model | Free tier, or the Advanced tier billed per active IP address-hour. | Virtual Network Manager is billed per managed virtual network (or subscription, depending on the pricing model), and IPAM is part of it. |
| Docs | Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM) docs | Azure Virtual Network Manager docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM) pricing | Azure Virtual Network Manager pricing |
| Exams | ANS-C01 Retiring | AZ-700 |
Key differences
- Scope. VPC IPAM integrates with AWS Organizations, monitors compliance, tracks public IPs, and keeps historical IP data. Azure IPAM is one feature of Virtual Network Manager, which also deploys connectivity and security admin rules.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Free tier, or the Advanced tier billed per active IP address-hour. Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM) pricing →
- Azure
- Virtual Network Manager is billed per managed virtual network (or subscription, depending on the pricing model), and IPAM is part of it. Azure Virtual Network Manager pricing →
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty ANS-C01 | AWS | Specialty | retiring The exam is being retired. The last day to take it is Dec 31, 2026. Existing certifications stay active for their three-year period. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 | Azure | Associate | current |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
Verification notes
- Virtual Network Manager pricing has changed over time. Check the current pricing page.
FAQ
What is the Azure equivalent of Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM)?
Amazon VPC IPAM maps to IP address management in Azure Virtual Network Manager, which allocates non-overlapping ranges from IP address pools.
How does pricing compare between Amazon VPC IP Address Manager (IPAM) and Azure Virtual Network Manager?
AWS: Free tier, or the Advanced tier billed per active IP address-hour. Azure: Virtual Network Manager is billed per managed virtual network (or subscription, depending on the pricing model), and IPAM is part of it. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) [retiring]; Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).