Resource Center - IT & MSP Resources | Auvik Networks

[image] Welcome to the Auvik family, MetaGeek!

Welcome to the Auvik family, MetaGeek!

We got to know the MetaGeek team well over the past months and I can’t extend a warm enough welcome to their team. What resonated with me was their mission: “Your Wi-Fi should be Awesome”. The team developed a comprehensive set of products,…

[image] Top SysAdmin Tools (That Aren’t Software!)

Troubleshooting

Top SysAdmin Tools (That Aren’t Software!)

This might not be quite as fun as making things run DOOM, but it’s probably just as important. Here’s my list of non-software tools…

[image] What is ITAM? Guide to IT Asset Management

Network management

What is ITAM? Guide to IT Asset Management

In the business world, information technology (IT) is everything. Without it, companies would struggle to keep track of their data and…

[image] Is it Time to Retire Your VPN?

Network configuration

Is it Time to Retire Your VPN?

Back to the question at hand: Is it time to move on from VPN? For an enterprise-wide greenfield deployment or network refresh? Sure,…

[image] How to Draw Effective Network Diagrams (Infographic)

Network topology & mapping

How to Draw Effective Network Diagrams (Infographic)

A network diagram is, simply put, a schematic or map of your existing network that illustrates the nodes and their connections. Network…

O’Reilly Report

[image] Find and Fix Network Loops

Find and Fix Network Loops

Network loops are one of those things that can have you tearing your hair out for days, burning through billable hours while your client…

[image] Identify Vulnerable Devices From Vendor Recalls and Security Notices

Identify Vulnerable Devices From Vendor Recalls and Security Notices

When network hardware vendors issue device recalls, field notices, or security alerts, the implication can be massive for MSPs. But Auvik…

[image] How to Troubleshoot a Broadcast Storm

How to Troubleshoot a Broadcast Storm

Broadcast storms are a major pain point for network administrators. Learn more about what they are, what causes them, and what steps you…

[image] What is RMM? The Importance of Network Management

Network management

What is RMM? The Importance of Network Management

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) is software with a pretty simple mission: save IT pros time and effort. How? Instead of waiting…

Command Center (N-Able)

[image] How to Troubleshoot Routing Problems

How to Troubleshoot Routing Problems

Routing problems tend to emerge when you're first setting up a new piece of network equipment, and when something has failed. Usually…

[image] The 5 Levels of MSP Operational Maturity

The 5 Levels of MSP Operational Maturity

In this interview with Paul Dippell of Service Leadership Inc., we walk through the levels of operational maturity for MSPs, how those…

[image] What is ITIL? IT Infrastructure Library Guide

What is ITIL? IT Infrastructure Library Guide

What is ITIL? The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a framework of best practices for providing various information…

[image] From Baud to Awed: The History of the Modem

From Baud to Awed: The History of the Modem

While not nearly as sexy as the handset of a rotary phone plugged into an acoustic coupler, it can be argued that there are actually more…

[image] Financial Networking From the Edge

Network configuration

Financial Networking From the Edge

Networks that power financial services are fast becoming one of the most exciting areas for edge networking. Financial services…

[image] Updates Paused: How are MSPs Navigating Today’s Supply Chain Issues?

Network management

Updates Paused: How are MSPs Navigating Today’s Supply Chain Issues?

In a perfect world, a hardware network would probably look pretty boring. If you’re looking to take advantage of scale for the price,…

[image] The MSP Provider’s Guide to Getting Hired

The MSP Provider’s Guide to Getting Hired

In the years that I’ve worked with large technology vendors and an MSP provider, there were a few common denominators between the ones…

[image] Introducing OID Monitor History

Introducing OID Monitor History

Despite everyone’s best efforts, network failures happen. And when downtime means lost productivity, fast troubleshooting becomes an…

[image] Filling in the Gaps: Manufacturing and MSPs

Managing an MSP

Filling in the Gaps: Manufacturing and MSPs

Of course, a shift from a primarily analog and mechanical world to one where digital is at the forefront means increased bandwidth…

[image] Network Nickels and Dimes: Government IT on a Budget

Network management

Network Nickels and Dimes: Government IT on a Budget

So what can IT teams at state and local governments do? Is begging for increases to the government IT budget the only solution? Of…

[image] What Else But SNMP?

Network protocols

What Else But SNMP?

Most network engineers have a love/hate relationship with the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Ok, maybe it’s more like…

[image] Data Sovereignty: Everything You Need to Know

Data Sovereignty: Everything You Need to Know

“What’s data sovereignty? Is it the same thing as data privacy? What about data sovereignty vs data residency?” These are questions…

[image] The Springboard Video Series

The Springboard

The Springboard Video Series

Welcome to The Springboard, where we take ideas to the deep end! In this video series, subject matter experts from the Auvik team share…

[image] What’s next for the Internet of Things?

Trends, forecasts & research

What’s next for the Internet of Things?

IoT devices seem to be ubiquitous, but the truth is we’re not nearly there yet. In fact, IoT Analytics continues to predict steady…

[image] Finding & Fixing Asymmetric Routing Issues

Troubleshooting

Finding & Fixing Asymmetric Routing Issues

The workstation at the bottom sends a packet to the server along the green path, and it goes through the firewall on the left. But,…

[image] Passing Grade: Top 3 Recommendations for School Network Administrators

Network management

Passing Grade: Top 3 Recommendations for School Network Administrators

Peace of mind. There is nothing else like it. And when you’ve planned well, taken decisive action to document, close gaps, review…

[image] What Does it Take to Run a Smart City?

What Does it Take to Run a Smart City?

From smart lighting, to waste management, to air quality, IoT devices and other “smart city technologies” are rapidly changing life…

[image] Insider Risk: The Call is Coming from Inside the House

Network management

Insider Risk: The Call is Coming from Inside the House

[BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN NAME THE MOVIES THESE GIFS COME FROM IN THE COMMENTS] In IT, we tend to think of threats as external. Hackers,…

[image] Trends in Education Networking

Trends, forecasts & research

Trends in Education Networking

The EdTech space is evolving at a rapid pace. In addition to a drastic increase in remote learning, a wide range of new technologies and…

[image] Live Auvik Demo

Live Auvik Demo

Fast-track your evaluation of Auvik’s network monitoring and management software at our next live group demo. 30 mins or less | Hosted…

[image] Moving in Concert: What is SD-WAN, and Where is it Going?

Network management

Moving in Concert: What is SD-WAN, and Where is it Going?

SD-WAN evolved quickly throughout the last decade, and we expect more evolutions through the 2020s. Conditions around the modern work…

[image] Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Network Switches: What’s the Difference?

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?

Vendor Diversity Report 2020

[image] Defending Your Network Infrastructure Against Attack

Defending Your Network Infrastructure Against Attack

Since perfect network security is impossible, your goal is to cover as many of the risk areas as you can with the budget you have. In…

[image] 4 Common VPN Types (And When to Use Them)

Network protocols

4 Common VPN Types (And When to Use Them)

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are a straightforward idea. The trick comes in knowing the different VPN types and when to use which.…

[image] Cover Your DRaaS: Everything you need to know about Disaster Recovery

Troubleshooting

Cover Your DRaaS: Everything you need to know about Disaster Recovery

Unplanned downtime carries a hefty price tag for enterprises. In 2020, critical server outages cost enterprises on average at least…

[image] What is a Supply Chain Attack (and What Can You Do About It)?

What is a Supply Chain Attack (and What Can You Do About It)?

Any cybersecurity breach is damaging to individual companies. But when it becomes a supply chain attack, the results can be chaotic and…

[image] What is Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)?

Network configuration

What is Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)?

The flexible consumption model (FCM)—or as we know it—the everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) model, has steadily, but modestly, taken a…

[image] 3 MSP Trends on the Rise in 2022

Sales & marketing

3 MSP Trends on the Rise in 2022

For a lot of modern business, MSPs play a valuable role. Supporting IT environments—whether that’s through physical devices for end…

[image] The No Sweat Guide to Effective Switch Management

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, &…

[image] Will Layer 3 Switches Give Routers the Boot?

Will Layer 3 Switches Give Routers the Boot?

A Layer 3 switch combines the capabilities of a Layer 2 switch and a router in one device. Does this mean the death of the router is…

[image] Network Discovery Tools: Pros & Cons for 2022

Network management

Network Discovery Tools: Pros & Cons for 2022

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…

[image] What is a Backplane? A Network Backplane Throughput Primer

Network configuration

What is a Backplane? A Network Backplane Throughput Primer

Understanding what backplane throughput is, and it’s related concepts, can help you better design and troubleshoot your network.…

[image] Does Your MSP Have a Single Point of Failure?

Leadership & team management

Does Your MSP Have a Single Point of Failure?

If you don’t document your business, you’ll inevitably find your business is prone to an SPF—a single point of failure.

[image] Preventing Network Configuration Drift

Network configuration

Preventing Network Configuration Drift

A cynical network engineer might say, “configuration drift happens when you take the day off.” Someone changed something they…

[image] What is Wi-Fi 6, and What Does it Mean for MSPs?

Wireless networks

What is Wi-Fi 6, and What Does it Mean for MSPs?

Wi-Fi 6 is taking tech world by storm. But should MSPs buy into the hype? We talked with Lee Badman, a wireless network architect and…

[image] 10 Best Network Monitoring Tools, Compared (2022)

Trends, forecasts & research

10 Best Network Monitoring Tools, Compared (2022)

There are plenty of options for network monitoring tools today, and that can make it hard to pick the right one for you. Here, we’ll…

[image] Network Management in a Nutshell

Network management

Network Management in a Nutshell

Network management for MSPs is the process of monitoring and controlling a computer network to ensure all of its resources—both…

[image] Distributed Healthcare Network Monitoring is Possible (with the Right System)

Distributed Healthcare Network Monitoring is Possible (with the Right System)

A single healthcare network monitoring system is one of the most effective solutions for improving the management of distributed and…

[image] Free Remote Work Software for Teams During COVID-19

Free Remote Work Software for Teams During COVID-19

By now you’ve likely been flooded with dozens of requests to set up employees up to work remotely. While it sounds like a simple…

[image] What is an Access Control List (ACL)?

Network management

What is an Access Control List (ACL)?

Learn common uses for access control lists (ACLs), the different kinds of lists, and how to implement ACLs effectively.

[image] Cloud-Native Applications: The Risks and Rewards for MSPs (Webinar)

Network management

Cloud-Native Applications: The Risks and Rewards for MSPs (Webinar)

Your clients want the freedom of cloud-based collaboration and productivity tools. As an MSP, you want a business-grade solution to…

[image] Grow Your MSP Revenue with Asset Lifecycle Management (Webinar)

Sales & marketing

Grow Your MSP Revenue with Asset Lifecycle Management (Webinar)

You can expand your current service offerings and generate more revenue by managing your clients’ network gear. But how do you protect…

[image] To Protect and Secure: Selling Cybersecurity as a Service (Webinar)

To Protect and Secure: Selling Cybersecurity as a Service (Webinar)

A new year brings new threats, new exploits—and new MSP opportunities in cybersecurity. Understanding global technology trends and…

[image] Network Troubleshooting Tips for MSPs (Webinar)

Troubleshooting

Network Troubleshooting Tips for MSPs (Webinar)

Host Steve Petryschuk, director of systems engineering at Auvik, will walk through the most common MSP client networking issues, and how…

Triple-A Webinar

[image] How to Build a More Effective Service Desk (Webinar)

How to Build a More Effective Service Desk (Webinar)

Patrick Albert, AVP of product management at Auvik, hosts business coach Rex Frank, CEO of Sea-Level Operations, to show you how to…

[image] 3 Ways to Use Auvik APIs for External Reporting

Systems & process

3 Ways to Use Auvik APIs for External Reporting

With Auvik, there are several ways you can use our APIs for external reporting. We’ve listed them here in order from the easiest to…

[image] MSP Business Models: When Bigger Isn’t Always Better – FMSP 014

Managing an MSP

MSP Business Models: When Bigger Isn’t Always Better – FMSP 014

David Pence, CEO of Acumen IT, shares his personal insights on MSP growth—and why he decided to downsize his business. Richard Tubb &…

[image] Do These Things in Your First 30 Days as an MSP Service Desk Manager

Managing an MSP

Do These Things in Your First 30 Days as an MSP Service Desk Manager

A new year means an opportunity to start fresh. Whether you’re determined to succeed in a new service desk manager job or you’re…

[image] Network Basics: Configuring Interfaces on Ethernet Switches

Network configuration

Network Basics: Configuring Interfaces on Ethernet Switches

As a network administrator, you'll likely configure interfaces more than any other thing. Learn how to do it right and stay in control of…

[image] Sustainable competitive advantage: 10 Ways a Small MSP Can Punch Above Its Weight

Sustainable competitive advantage: 10 Ways a Small MSP Can Punch Above Its Weight

Being a small MSP doesn’t mean you can’t compete—you just need to be smarter and more efficient than the other guys. Here are 10…

[image] Beyond Zero Trust: What is Continuous Security Validation?

Beyond Zero Trust: What is Continuous Security Validation?

Your continuous control validation efforts can force you to improve your security controls. In turn, your continuous control validation…

[image] Supporting Remote Workers with Auvik During (and after) COVID-19

Supporting Remote Workers with Auvik During (and after) COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, network performance needs to be rock solid so users can access the resources they need, when they need…

[image] Network Automation: What It Is, Where It’s Heading, and How to Start Planning

Trends, forecasts & research

Network Automation: What It Is, Where It’s Heading, and How to Start Planning

In our recent report for O’Reilly, authored by Auvik’s Director of Product Strategy Steve Petryshuck, we dig into network automation…

[image] Auvik’s Top Ten Blog Posts of 2021

Auvik’s Top Ten Blog Posts of 2021

We published a finger-aching 73 articles this year, with topics ranging from Networking 101,to Navigating to IT career, to how to play…

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