Static VS. Dynamic IP Addresses

I would not recommend a dynamic IP address for a business or organization. Businesses and organizations would benefit the most from a static IP address. A static IP address provides many benefits to businesses including:

Reliability for dedicated servers. (Mail, FTP, Web Servers)
Perfect for creating and hosting servers.
More accurate geolocation services.

Even though a static IP address may be less secure than a dynamic one, there are still ways to prevent the IP address from being found by an unauthorized person. The use of a virtual private network (VPN) with a static IP address helps the user conceal what the actual IP address is. VPNs can also be used with dynamic IP addresses as an added security measure.

A static IP address allows the address of the device to remain the same without change as long as the location of the connection does not change. A dynamic IP address is constantly changing although the length of time at which it changes can vary. According to Vaughan-Nichols (2019) “A static IP address is more likely to be relevant for a business, while a dynamic IP address is appropriate for a home network.” Even though a static IP address is recommended for businesses and organizations, a dynamic IP address is more common for households and other small networks.

IP addressing is part of the logical network design along with VLAN selection, layer switch types, models, and ports. Whereas a physical network design refers to the physical components of the network such as routers, cables, and other devices necessary to aid in the success of the network.

References:
Vaughan-Nichols, S. J. (2022, January 7). Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses. Static vs. Dynamic IP addresses. Retrieved March 16, 2022, from https://www.avast.com/c-static-vs-dynamic-ip-addresses

Logical vs. Physical Network diagrams. DNS Stuff. (2021, February 12). Retrieved March 16, 2022, from https://www.dnsstuff.com/physical-logical-network-diagram

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