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The Challenge of Monitoring a Distributed Network
What exactly makes a network distributed? Is a distributed network fundamentally different from a decentralized network? And if they are different, how do we manage it? Even for those of us comfortable with the basics, actually implementing and…
![[image] What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/QUIC-feature-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know
When I hear QUIC, my immediate reaction is, “The QUICk brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”…
![[image] The 95th Percentile: How to Manage Capacity Before You Run Out](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/managing-capacity-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The 95th Percentile: How to Manage Capacity Before You Run Out
95th percentile bandwidth metering is a method to determine usage 95% of the time. Learn how to…
![[image] What’s in a Name? “Network Specialist” vs. “Network Engineer”](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/networking-jobs-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What’s in a Name? “Network Specialist” vs. “Network Engineer”
Network engineers design networks, while network specialists or technicians maintain these…
![[image] The Auvik Guide to Basic Switch Configuration](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/switch-configuration-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The Auvik Guide to Basic Switch Configuration
Setting up a network switch on your own can seem like a daunting task. Use this handy guide to…
![[image] Auvik is Doomed](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/canitdoom-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Auvik is Doomed
If an Atari 800 is what got me into computers, then it was DOOM that got me into networking.…
![[image] The Auvik Guide to Figuring Out What’s Hogging Your Bandwidth](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/bandwidth-hog-feature-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The Auvik Guide to Figuring Out What’s Hogging Your Bandwidth
Knowing how to tell what users and devices are using high levels of your network bandwidth is key…
![[image] Using DNS Filtering to your Advantage](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DNS-FILTERING-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Using DNS Filtering to your Advantage
DNS filtering is the use of DNS to block or allow access to specific content through the use of…
![[image] Your Guide to IP Address Management](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/what-is-ipam2-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Your Guide to IP Address Management
IPAM (IP address management) is critical software to help ensure seamless connectivity and much…
![[image] Preventing Firmware Attacks](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/firmware-attacks-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400-1.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Preventing Firmware Attacks
Firmware attacks are on the rise, so it is more important than ever to invest in firmware…
![[image] Classful and Classless Addressing Explained](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FeatureImage_Classfull-vs-Classless-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Classful and Classless Addressing Explained
The advantages of classless addressing far outweigh their complexity. But what are they, and how…
![[image] What is Hierarchical Network Design?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hierarchical-network-design-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is Hierarchical Network Design?
Looking for a network with scale and the highest level of performance? Hierarchical network…
![[image] Dealing with Rogue DHCP Servers](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rogue-dhcp-nsm-1800x1200-3.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Dealing with Rogue DHCP Servers
First, understand what a Rogue DHCP server is, how it works, and how it can threaten your…
![[image] It’s Here! The Wave of Nostalgia: Summer Treat Wave 2021](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TreatWave2021_BlogImage-Feature-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
It’s Here! The Wave of Nostalgia: Summer Treat Wave 2021
Treat Wave is back! We're giving away some top-of-the-line tech to brighten up your summer better…
![[image] Observability vs. Monitoring: What’s the Difference?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/observability-feature-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Observability vs. Monitoring: What’s the Difference?
Monitoring tells you when something is wrong, while observability provides you context as to why.…
![[image] Classic Tech in 2021: Going Online Like it’s 1979](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/atari800-feature-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Classic Tech in 2021: Going Online Like it’s 1979
Classic gear, like the Atari 800, is going through a modern day renaissance. For our test,…
![[image] What is Network Visualization?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot_CloudBased_MAIN-800x400.jpeg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is Network Visualization?
Network visualization is a map of connected links, nodes, and other data points to show network…
![[image] 3 Ways to Use Auvik APIs for External Reporting](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/network-optimizationfeature-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
![[image] What is Network Optimization? 8 Reliable Techniques](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/network-optimization-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is Network Optimization? 8 Reliable Techniques
Maintaining an optimized network requires a set of tools and techniques to ensure efficient…
![[image] The What and The Why of TLS Inspection](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tls-inspection-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The What and The Why of TLS Inspection
Let’s look at what the process of a secure connection through TLS entails, how it can be used…
![[image] SNMPv2 vs. SNMPv3: An SNMP Versions Comparison Table](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/snmp2v3-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
SNMPv2 vs. SNMPv3: An SNMP Versions Comparison Table
The most significant difference between SNMP v2 and v3 is the level of security for the user on…
![[image] Careers at a Crossroad: Staying Technical vs. Heading into Management](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/technicalvmanagement-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Careers at a Crossroad: Staying Technical vs. Heading into Management
Trying to decide between staying in a technical IT role, or moving into a management position?…
![[image] What is Network Congestion? Common Causes and How to Fix Them](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/networkcongestion-feature-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is Network Congestion? Common Causes and How to Fix Them
Network congestion occurs when a node carries more data than it's designed to handle. Learn how…
![[image] What is a Backplane? A Network Backplane Throughput Primer](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Blog-Post_Backplane-800x400.jpeg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is a Backplane? A Network Backplane Throughput Primer
Understanding what backplane throughput is, and it’s related concepts, can help you better…
![[image] The Top Networking Certifications Guide for 2021](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/top-networkingcertifications-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The Top Networking Certifications Guide for 2021
There’s no denying that networking certifications can help you land the right job, or…
![[image] An Overview of the Cost Savings and Business Benefits with Auvik](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TEI-Infographic-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
An Overview of the Cost Savings and Business Benefits with Auvik
Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study of Auvik Networks is now available for…
![[image] Have Your Say in the new Idea Portal](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/idea-portal-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Have Your Say in the new Idea Portal
Auvik is excited to launch the all-new idea portal: where great ideas can grow, build support,…
![[image] What is 802.1X Authentication?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8021x-nsm-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is 802.1X Authentication?
Want to understand network access control, and authentication 802.1X at the base layer? This…
![[image] How to Find IP Addresses on a Network and Monitoring their Usage](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/find-monitor-ip-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
How to Find IP Addresses on a Network and Monitoring their Usage
Learn how to find all IP addresses on your network with just a few commands, then map the devices…
![[image] How to Find and Fix IP Address Conflicts](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/addressconflicts-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
How to Find and Fix IP Address Conflicts
IP address conflict resolution 101 - /ipconfig release, /ipconfig renew. If that doesn't work,…
![[image] Network Firewall Security: Monitoring Firewalls 101](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/network-firewall-monitoring-pexels-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Network Firewall Security: Monitoring Firewalls 101
Configuring your firewall security manager is essential to maintaining the health and safety of…
![[image] What is an ARP Table?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/arp-table-ladder-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is an ARP Table?
Let's peer under the hood of how ARP tables help us see data similar to the "show arp" or "arp-a"…
![[image] How to Monitor Router Traffic: 6 Router Monitoring Tips](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/router-monitoring-tips-1800-x1200-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
How to Monitor Router Traffic: 6 Router Monitoring Tips
Router traffic monitoring gives IT admins real-time insight into any potential network hazards.…
![[image] Network Design and Best Practices](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/network-design-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Network Design and Best Practices
Trying to learn more about network design and best practices? Auvik explains how to design a…
![[image] Network Integration: Moving from Reactive to Proactive with Mature Processes](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/network-integration-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Network Integration: Moving from Reactive to Proactive with Mature Processes
Learn how network integration can help you identify and solve problems quickly and move from…
![[image] The Future of IT Events: Conferences in a Post-Pandemic World](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/it-conferences-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The Future of IT Events: Conferences in a Post-Pandemic World
Is this the new future for conferences? Will conferences ever go back to normal? Is normal even a…
![[image] What Is a Network Diagram?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Network-diagrams-feature-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What Is a Network Diagram?
What is a network diagram and why is it important for your business? Learn more about the…
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The Importance of Network Documentation
The importance of network documentation becomes very clear when you have to sit down and…
![[image] What Is the OSI Model?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/osi-model-explained-cake-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What Is the OSI Model?
The OSI network model is an important conceptual reference used in network design and management.…
![[image] 7 Best Network Infrastructure Mapping Tools](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/network-infrastructure-mapping-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
7 Best Network Infrastructure Mapping Tools
Network infrastructure mapping helps you maintain up-to-date maps for quickly diagnosing…
![[image] Networking Automation Software: Pros & Cons For 2021](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/network-automation-software-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Networking Automation Software: Pros & Cons For 2021
As network growth increases—and complexity along with it—we’ll need efficient and scalable…
![[image] Network Throughput vs Bandwidth and How to Measure It](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/network-throughput-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Network Throughput vs Bandwidth and How to Measure It
Learn everything you need to know about network throughput from the experts at Auvik Networks.…
![[image] Securing Your DNS](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dns-security-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
Securing Your DNS
Why does DNS security matter, and what are some security options available to help protect your…
![[image] How to Draw Network Diagrams](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/effective-network-diagram-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
How to Draw Network Diagrams
Good network diagrams aren't hard to make, yet they're distressingly rare. Even network engineers…
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5 Steps to Configure Cisco AnyConnect VPN
Follow these 5 simple steps to configure Cisco AnyConnect VPN on ASA firewalls for your network.
![[image] 11 Network Traffic Terms to Know](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/network-traffic-terms-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
11 Network Traffic Terms to Know
Monitoring network traffic is important—but first you need to understand the basic terms and…
![[image] What Are the Types of Network Devices?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/network-devices-router-switch-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What Are the Types of Network Devices?
Understanding the types of network devices is vital to effective network management. Here, we…
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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…
![[image] What is Cloud Networking?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cloud-networking-cloud-networks-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is Cloud Networking?
Cloud networking taps into network resource availability in the cloud and complements or replaces…
![[image] 6 Best Network Traffic Monitor Software Options](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/network-traffic-monitor-software-tools-options-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
6 Best Network Traffic Monitor Software Options
Some network monitoring solutions have clear usability gaps, but we found some great choices.…
![[image] What are Network Address Translation and Port Address Translation?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/network-address-translation-port-address-translation-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What are Network Address Translation and Port Address Translation?
NAT—network address translation—is an important tool for both conserving IP addresses and…
![[image] What is Network Security?](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/what-is-network-security-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
What is Network Security?
Network security is a variety of different resources, behaviors, software, hardware components,…
![[image] 11 Types of Networks: Understanding the Differences](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/types-of-networks-network-types-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
11 Types of Networks: Understanding the Differences
Different types of networks enable different business and personal goals. Knowing how one network…
![[image] Incident Communication Is a Key Part of Resolving Network Issues](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/incident-communication-plan-network-issues-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
![[image] 10 Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2021](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/best-network-monitoring-tools-Auvik-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
10 Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2021
Your networks should be safely monitored with the most reliable tools available on the market.…
![[image] Network Discovery Software: Pros & Cons for 2021](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/network-discovery-software-asset-discovery-Auvik-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
![[image] Evolving Your IT Skills in a SaaS World](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IT-skills-SaaS-cloud-world-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
![[image] Networks at Risk Due to Widespread Gaps in Basic Network Management Activities: Report](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mind-the-gap-network-risk-network-field-report-2021-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
![[image] The Pros and Cons of VPN Split Tunneling](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/vpn-split-tunneling-decide-decision-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pros and Cons of VPN Split Tunneling
Should you use VPN split tunneling? Here's what you need to know to decide.
![[image] 4 Predictions About What’s in Store for IT in 2021](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/it-predictions-2021-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
4 Predictions About What’s in Store for IT in 2021
IT predictions from market intelligence & research firms Computer Economics, IDC, Forrester &…
![[image] The Top 10 Auvik Blog Posts of 2020](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/top-blog-posts-2020-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
The Top 10 Auvik Blog Posts of 2020
In 2020, we published 53 blog posts about technical topics, career-building resources, and…
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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…
![[image] How COVID-19 Changed Our Internet Habits in 2020](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/covid-internet-habits-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
![[image] A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Power BI & Network Reports](https://907162.smushcdn.com/2195243/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/guide-to-microsoft-power-bi-1800x1200-1-800x400.png?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1)
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…
