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11 Network Traffic Terms to Know
Monitoring network traffic is important—but first you need to understand the basic terms and concepts. Here are 11 key network traffic terms to know.
Machine Learning & AI Need to Be Part of Your Tech Strategy in 2021 – FIT 081
Now’s the time to add artificial intelligence & machine learning to your organization. The benefits are huge but the costs don’t have…
What Are the Types of Network Devices?
Understanding the types of network devices is vital to effective network management. Here, we take a look at 11 common network devices.
Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Network Switches: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches and how critical are they to a properly functioning network?
What Is Cloud Networking?
Cloud networking taps into network resource availability in the cloud and complements or replaces traditional networking.
6 Best Network Traffic Monitor Software Options
Some network monitoring solutions have clear usability gaps, but we found some great choices. Learn about the 6 best network traffic…
What Are Network Address Translation and Port Address Translation?
NAT—network address translation—is an important tool for both conserving IP addresses and enhancing security. Here's how it works.
What Is Network Security?
Network security is a variety of different resources, behaviors, software, hardware components, and policies. The priorities and elements…
Where to Invest in IT With Stimulus Money – FIT 080
Strategically using PPP dollars or other stimulus money on technology can build resilience into your business
11 Types of Networks: Understanding the Differences
Different types of networks enable different business and personal goals. Knowing how one network type differs from the others is…
Incident Communication Is a Key Part of Resolving Network Issues
Before you turn completely to resolving a network issue, there’s another important aspect to any resolution that you can’t forget,…
10 Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2021
Your networks should be safely monitored with the most reliable tools available on the market. Learn about the best network monitoring…
Network Discovery Software: Pros & Cons for 2021
You can’t manage what you can’t see—when it comes to the network, you need full visibility & awareness. But you don’t need to…
Evolving Your IT Skills in a SaaS World
Here's how to evolve your IT skills as the adoption of SaaS—and XaaS (everything as a service)—continues.
From Putting Out Fires to Proactive Monitoring: Processes for Managing Your Network
Mar 10 at 2 p.m. ET Whether you’re the one managing the network yourself or you’re leading the team who does, you know how…
Getting Strategic With Automation and Scripting – FIT 079
We explore the criteria for deciding which IT tasks to automate with scripting, how to find an automation solution that works for your…
Networks at Risk Due to Widespread Gaps in Basic Network Management Activities: Report
The Network Field Report 2021, a new study from Auvik Networks, reveals how in-house IT administrators manage their networks.
The Pros and Cons of VPN Split Tunneling
Should you use VPN split tunneling? Here's what you need to know to decide.
The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage? It Doesn’t Exist – FIT 078
We don't lack qualified cybersecurity & IT pros, says Spirion CIO Gabe Gumbs. The real problem is technology.
4 Predictions About What’s in Store for IT in 2021
IT predictions from market intelligence & research firms Computer Economics, IDC, Forrester & Gartner shed some light on what 2021 may hold.
The Top 10 Auvik Blog Posts of 2020
In 2020, we published 53 blog posts about technical topics, career-building resources, and navigating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
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20 Minutes, 7 Insights, 1 Interesting Year – FIT 077
Tune into our recap of some of the best & most popular Frankly IT episodes of 2020.
The Top 8 Frankly IT Podcast Episodes of 2020
What were people listening to in 2020? These 8 Frankly IT podcast episodes were the most downloaded of the year.
How COVID-19 Changed Our Internet Habits in 2020
COVID-19 has us all spending more time in front of screens & has changed the way we use networks and the internet. Here's what it means…
Service Desk for All – FIT 076
The service desk isn’t just for IT anymore—and that’s great news for IT teams.
A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Power BI & Network Reports
Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence tool that helps you visualize & analyze data from your network through custom reports &…
Nifty Gifty 2020 Is Back to Bring Some Holiday Cheer
For seven business days from Nov 30 through Dec 8, 2020, you’ll unwrap a cool daily gift from one of our seven awesome Nifty Gifty…
SD-WAN in the Age of WFH – FIT 075
With more people working from home permanently, will we see SD-WAN become a viable solution for private residences? Experts say we’re…
Are Network Blind Spots Endangering Your Business?
Network blind spots are the things you can't see and don't know about — and they can be deadly dangerous. Learn more about the most…
3 Key Trends From the 2020 Network Vendor Diversity Report
In the 2020 Network Vendor Diversity report, we analyzed a sample of 30,000 networks, compared the data to previous years & identified 3…
Auvik Roadmap Webinar – Q4 2020
Get a sneak peek into what’s ahead for Auvik in early 2021.
Experiment Your Way to Great IT Leadership – FIT 074
Unlock innovation & success from your technical team by applying familiar agile development principles to leadership. Author & coach…
Configuring and Troubleshooting Multicast Protocols
There are two important protocols required to get your network to forward multicast packets. Here's how to configure & troubleshoot them.
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The Big -aaS List of As-a-Service Offerings
If your head is spinning with all those cloud acronyms, don’t worry—you’re not the only one. To help, we’ve pulled together a…
Ghost in the Machine – FIT 073
In this special Halloween episode, we explore the intersection of IT and the paranormal. Yeah, that’s right. We’re taking our tech…
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5 Reasons to Add Network Monitoring to Your 2021 IT Budget
Allocating money in your IT budget for network monitoring in 2021 may be more important than ever. Here are five reasons why.
What Is Multicast Networking and How Does It Work?
Multicast networking is based on the concept that a single packet can be sent by a server & it will be received by many receivers. Here's…
5 Painless Ways to Trim IT Costs – FIT 072
Consultant John O’Shaughnessy shares his top 5 tips & tricks for uncovering big cost-savings in your IT budget.
Reducing Mean Time to Resolution With Auvik
You can streamline troubleshooting, shrink mean time to resolution & spare network users from prolonged downtime with Auvik. Here’s how.
Planning for a Post-Pandemic World as an IT Leader
IT will play a critical role in helping companies adapt to work post-pandemic. Prepare yourself by taking these practical planning steps.
Security for Humans – FIT 071
Struggling to get users to comply with your IT security practices? You might be going about it the wrong way. Rubica CEO Frances Dewing…
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The Employee Offboarding Checklist for IT Pros
Somebody leaving? Keep your network & data secure! Use this handy employee offboarding checklist to make sure you disable & disconnect…
Special IP Address Ranges and When to Use Them
There are several special IP address ranges that have specific purposes. Network engineer Kevin Dooley explains what they are & the…
How to Step Up and Shine as the IT Service Manager – FIT 070
Leading the IT service team is a tough assignment. Consultant Todd Kane reviews common stumbling blocks and how to overcome them to…
5 Great Reasons to Store and Analyze Centralized Logs
Whether log events point to issues with hardware, applications, capacity, or security issues, they contain the data you need to quickly…
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An Introduction to Subnetting
You don't need that subnet calculator! Not when you have this handy guide to subnetting using both mask and CIDR notation.
Driving IT Productivity With a Top 10 List – FIT 069
Julie Forsythe, VP of Engineering at Auvik Networks, shares how using a Top 10 list helps build efficiency, cohesion, and job…
How to Use the Triple-A Framework to Optimize Your IT Services
Operationally mature IT teams use the triple-A framework—assess, adapt, automate—to focus their efforts & deliver. Here's how you can…
Getting Started With Syslog in Auvik
Auvik centralizes syslog data for all your network devices, allowing you to search & filter to get to the root cause of network issues.
Making the Move to Windows Virtual Desktop – FIT 068
Should you move to virtual desktops? Nerdio’s Joseph Landes joins us to look at the trend, the tech, and how to know if it’s the…
6 Essential First Steps When Managing a New Network
Where do you start when you're managing a new network and are looking to make a stellar first impression? These 6 steps can help you get…
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The No Sweat Guide to Effective Switch Management
Switches are a critical network link & switch management is an important job. Learn how to choose a good location, design an uplink, &…
Why Great Leaders Teach Their Teams to Break the Rules – FIT 067
Author & former IT pro Bob McGannon shows us how to cultivate growth, efficiency & engagement within our teams—by knowing when to go…
Implementing a Bring Your Own Device Policy In Your Organization
A bring your own device policy is more important than ever since users can bring unsecured personal devices into your office. Here's how…
sFlow vs NetFlow: What’s the Difference?
Two of the most common flow protocols you’ll run into are NetFlow and sFlow, and these are some of the differences between the two to…
The Triple-A Way to Run a Lean, Mean IT Team (On Demand)
Marketing teams have the 4 Ps. Sales teams have ABC (Always Be Closing). For IT teams looking to optimize their services, there’s the…
Network Security Threats From the “Light Web” – FMSP 066
Today’s biggest network threats might just be coming at you from scammers using totally legal and freely available data. Are you ready?…
Making Co-managed IT Work In the Real World (From Pros Who’ve Walked the Walk)
Simplex-IT CEO Bob Coppedge & Christian Health Ministries CIO Bryan Schultz discuss what has made their 10 year co-managed IT partnership…
The MSP Summer Treat Wave Is Back for Another Year of Summer Giveaways
Auvik has teamed up with 9 of our friends in the channel to bring you 10 days of free summer giveaways and a chance to win a fun-filled…
How to Get Acquired for Maximum Dollar – FMSP 065
Deal broker & author Linda Rose share her tips for getting more money for your MSP and what COVID has done to the M&A market for…
Managing IT Risk When Everyone’s Working Remote
Top IT & cybersecurity experts share their advice for leaders scrambling to contend with a new set of IT risks in a post-pandemic world.
Why a Zero-Trust Network Is More Desirable—and Achievable—Than Ever
The cybersecurity landscape has changed a lot thanks to the increase in cloud-based services, and zero-trust is now an extremely…
3 Reasons to Use Auvik’s Remote Management Features
You can't always be on site to troubleshoot every network issue that pops up. With Auvik’s remote management features, you don't have…