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[image] sFlow vs NetFlow: What’s the Difference?

Network management

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 keep in mind.

[image] Making Co-managed IT Work In the Real World (From Pros Who’ve Walked the Walk)

Leading an IT Team

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…

[image] The MSP Summer Treat Wave Is Back for Another Year of Summer Giveaways

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…

[image] Managing IT Risk When Everyone’s Working Remote

Managing IT Risk When Everyone’s Working Remote

Top IT & cybersecurity experts share their advice for leaders scrambling to contend with a new…

[image] Why a Zero-Trust Network Is More Desirable—and Achievable—Than Ever

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…

[image] 3 Reasons to Use Auvik’s Remote Management Features

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…

[image] 4 Time Management Strategies to Boost Your IT Team’s Productivity

4 Time Management Strategies to Boost Your IT Team’s Productivity

The IT workload can quickly become overwhelming. The trick is managing your team’s time so the…

[image] 10 Computer Networking Books Every Network Manager Should Read

Network management

10 Computer Networking Books Every Network Manager Should Read

Get a fresh perspective on general networking, network management, network monitoring, security,…

[image] How to Configure Syslog on a Cisco Device

Network configuration

How to Configure Syslog on a Cisco Device

Essentially every modern network device has at least some syslog capabilities. Here's how to…

[image] How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues With Auvik

Network management

How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues With Auvik

Network connectivity issues can be some of the worst to troubleshoot. But with Auvik, problems…

[image] 9 Low-Cost or Free Cybersecurity Training Resources

9 Low-Cost or Free Cybersecurity Training Resources

Want to advance your career or make the most of your team’s professional development budget?…

[image] How to Keep IT Infrastructure Fresh and Fit for Purpose

Network management

How to Keep IT Infrastructure Fresh and Fit for Purpose

Old, unused network devices create security risks, eat up IT time, and bloat operating costs.…

[image] What Is Syslog and How Does It Work?

Network monitoring

What Is Syslog and How Does It Work?

Almost every device on a network has a syslog agent you can use to send messages to a central…

[image] Helping Your IT Team’s Productivity During the Pandemic

Helping Your IT Team’s Productivity During the Pandemic

Trying to boost your IT team's motivation and productivity during the pandemic? Here's how other…

[image] Keeping Remote Workers Connected With Proactive VPN Monitoring

Network monitoring

Keeping Remote Workers Connected With Proactive VPN Monitoring

Managing a lot of remote workers right now? Here’s how to use VPN monitoring to stay on top of…

[image] 7 Creative Ways IT Teams Are Helping Companies With the COVID-19 Crisis

7 Creative Ways IT Teams Are Helping Companies With the COVID-19 Crisis

During COVID-19, IT teams are stepping up to help users adapt to how we live and work. Here are…

[image] How IT Pros Will Help the World Come Out Stronger After COVID-19

How IT Pros Will Help the World Come Out Stronger After COVID-19

With the upheaval of COVID-19, we depend on networks, and the IT pros who keep them running, more…

[image] 3 Marketing Activities to Keep Your MSP Healthy During COVID-19

3 Marketing Activities to Keep Your MSP Healthy During COVID-19

You may think marketing your MSP is the last thing you should be doing during the COVID-19…

[image] An Introduction to Web Proxies

Network management

An Introduction to Web Proxies

Web proxies intercept traffic from your systems as they move to others, analyze the packets, and…

[image] Free Software and Resources for Supporting Remote Workers During COVID-19

Free Software and Resources for Supporting Remote Workers During COVID-19

During COVID-19, if you’re searching for ways to quickly enable employees to work and…

[image] How Auvik Can Help Keep Networks Steady During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How Auvik Can Help Keep Networks Steady During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

[image] 5 Success Tips for MSPs Who Are Serious About Business Growth

Managing an MSP

5 Success Tips for MSPs Who Are Serious About Business Growth

Looking to scale your MSP business this year? Here are five tips from the experts at the MSP…

[image] What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Why Is It Important?

Network management

What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Why Is It Important?

Two-factor authentication or 2FA requires a user to identify themselves in two ways—or using…

[image] Tips for Generating Managed Services Client Referrals

Tips for Generating Managed Services Client Referrals

Every MSP wants to find new clients, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to cold call all…

[image] Think You’re a Proactive MSP? Think Again!

Managing an MSP

Think You’re a Proactive MSP? Think Again!

Alarms, user requests, and unscheduled service are all reactive tasks. If you're spending all…

[image] Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to Assess Your Clients’ Network Security

Network management

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to Assess Your Clients’ Network Security

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was intended to be used by internal IT teams, but its five major…

[image] 3 Reasons to Join Us Online at the MSP Growth Summit

3 Reasons to Join Us Online at the MSP Growth Summit

The first ever MSP Growth Summit is coming up on Feb 27, 2020. This free virtual event is…

[image] Building Auvik Into Your MSP’s Standard Operating Procedures

Building Auvik Into Your MSP’s Standard Operating Procedures

Creating standard operating procedures for technical tasks can increase your MSP's efficiency and…

[image] They Came, They Swam, They Conquered: Frankly MSP Live 2020 Recap

They Came, They Swam, They Conquered: Frankly MSP Live 2020 Recap

Auvik hosted 150 MSPs in Santa Barbara, California, last week for the inaugural Frankly MSP…

[image] Improve Your MSP’s Employee Utilization Rates to Boost Your Bottom Line

Managing an MSP

Improve Your MSP’s Employee Utilization Rates to Boost Your Bottom Line

Raising rates isn't the only way to boost your MSP's bottom line. In fact, understanding—and…

[image] 7 Ways to Kickstart Your MSP in the New Year

Managing an MSP

7 Ways to Kickstart Your MSP in the New Year

It's the beginning of a new year! You've had a great 12 months and are now raring to make this…

[image] The Top 10 Auvik Blog Posts of 2019

The Top 10 Auvik Blog Posts of 2019

In 2019, the Auvik team and a helpful host of awesome guest authors published 51 blog posts!…

[image] The Top 10 Frankly MSP Podcast Episodes of 2019

The Top 10 Frankly MSP Podcast Episodes of 2019

2019 has been a big year for the Frankly MSP podcast. We hit 50,000 all-time downloads in July,…

[image] 10 Tech Gadgets MSPs Hope to Find Under the Tree

10 Tech Gadgets MSPs Hope to Find Under the Tree

Resigned to another year of socks and underwear? Instead, give your loved ones some gift ideas…

[image] The MSP Nifty Gifty Is Back and It’s Better Than Ever

The MSP Nifty Gifty Is Back and It’s Better Than Ever

10 days, 10 gifts, 1 cool grand prize! Know what that means? The MSP Nifty Gifty is back and it's…

[image] Stress Management Tips for IT Business Owners

Managing an MSP

Stress Management Tips for IT Business Owners

Being an IT business owner can be rewarding but, if you don't set rules, it can be very…

[image] 17 Business-Boosting Conferences for MSPs in 2020

17 Business-Boosting Conferences for MSPs in 2020

Attending conferences is a small investment that can yield huge results for your MSP. Which…

[image] Auvik Turns 8: A Look Back on Our First 8 Years

Auvik Turns 8: A Look Back on Our First 8 Years

It’s officially Auvik’s eighth birthday! To celebrate, we’re looking back on the past eight…

[image] Candy, Keynotes, and Costumes: IT Nation Connect 2019 Photo Recap

Candy, Keynotes, and Costumes: IT Nation Connect 2019 Photo Recap

Last week, nine members of the Auvik team flew to Orlando, Florida to take part in the 15th…

[image] What Does Wi-Fi 6 Mean for MSPs?

Wireless networks

What Does Wi-Fi 6 Mean for MSPs?

Wi-Fi 6 is taking tech world by storm. But should MSPs buy into the hype? We talked with Lee…

[image] The Importance of Engineer Walkabouts

Managing an MSP

The Importance of Engineer Walkabouts

A lack of on-site presence can lead to clients asking, “What are we paying you for?” To avoid…

[image] How to Explain Cloud Computing to Your Clients

How to Explain Cloud Computing to Your Clients

What is cloud computing? If you’ve been asked this question by a client, you know there isn’t…

[image] Continuum Navigate East 2019: 4 Cybersecurity Takeaways

Continuum Navigate East 2019: 4 Cybersecurity Takeaways

With recent MSP-targeted ransomware attacks fresh in the minds of all attendees, cybersecurity…

[image] 4 Key Takeaways From the 2019 Managing Network Vendor Diversity Report

4 Key Takeaways From the 2019 Managing Network Vendor Diversity Report

The managed services industry has experienced a lot of change: tech trends are evolving, new…

[image] 8 Secret Struggles Today’s MSPs Are Dealing With

8 Secret Struggles Today’s MSPs Are Dealing With

While MSPs are willing to share industry trends they’re taking advantage of, they’re not…

[image] What Is Network Agility and Why Does It Matter?

Network management

What Is Network Agility and Why Does It Matter?

What does network agility actually mean? We surfed the web and analyzed what (almost) everyone…

[image] Auvik Use Case: Proactively Monitor and Manage Networks

Network management

Auvik Use Case: Proactively Monitor and Manage Networks

By doing the behind-the-scenes work before something goes wrong, you’ll keep your client…

[image] 6 Awesome TED Talks Every MSP Needs to See

Managing an MSP

6 Awesome TED Talks Every MSP Needs to See

As the managed services market becomes increasingly competitive, you’re likely looking for ways…

[image] Packet Errors, Packet Discards, and Packet Loss: What’s the Difference?

Network monitoring

Packet Errors, Packet Discards, and Packet Loss: What’s the Difference?

It’s a question the Auvik support team receives often: “What’s the difference between a…

[image] Should the MSP Leader Sit With the Team?

Should the MSP Leader Sit With the Team?

If you’re an MSP owner or leader, consultant Richard Tubb encourages you to find a way to…

[image] 6 Ways to Save Yourself (and Others) From Tech Burnout

6 Ways to Save Yourself (and Others) From Tech Burnout

Symptoms of burnout start off small, with employees experiencing reduced efficiency and energy,…

[image] How to Solve Network Cases Like a Super Sleuth With Auvik TrafficInsights™

How to Solve Network Cases Like a Super Sleuth With Auvik TrafficInsights™

With Auvik TrafficInsights, if any traffic flows through a flow-enabled network device, you can…

[image] Why 50,000 Podcast Downloads Is Kind of a Big Deal

Why 50,000 Podcast Downloads Is Kind of a Big Deal

Earlier this month, the Frankly MSP podcast crossed 50,000 all-time downloads. Next month,…

[image] Network Management in a Nutshell for MSPs

Network management

Network Management in a Nutshell for MSPs

Network management is a big responsibility for MSPs. It includes monitoring and controlling a…

[image] The #TreatWave Is Back for Another Summer of Sweet Scoops

The #TreatWave Is Back for Another Summer of Sweet Scoops

Summer’s here and the time is right for kicking back, having fun, and scooping some sweet MSP…

[image] This New Wi-Fi Security Framework Brings Opportunity for MSPs

This New Wi-Fi Security Framework Brings Opportunity for MSPs

WatchGuard’s Ryan Orsi explains the Wi-Fi security framework he wants to see supported…

[image] 7 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss Frankly MSP Live 2020

7 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss Frankly MSP Live 2020

Frankly MSP Live—the new content and networking experience for growth-minded MSPs—happens Jan…

[image] Answer These 3 Questions to Help Find Your MSP Niche

Managing an MSP

Answer These 3 Questions to Help Find Your MSP Niche

Specialization typically means your MSP faces less competition and becomes much easier to find in…

[image] 17 Tech Support Tickets You’ll Be Happy You Didn’t Receive

17 Tech Support Tickets You’ll Be Happy You Didn’t Receive

We’ve rounded up 17 examples from the r/techsupportgore subreddit that are sure to send a palm…

[image] Position Your MSP for Success With a Sales Playbook

Sales & marketing

Position Your MSP for Success With a Sales Playbook

To grow your MSP’s revenue and business performance, the best sales tool isn’t a selling…

[image] Auvik Use Case: Keep Clients Up to Date on the Value You’re Providing

Auvik Use Case: Keep Clients Up to Date on the Value You’re Providing

When you use Auvik, you can remind your clients you’re always looking out for them, and keep…

[image] How One MSP Fuelled Their Business With Firewall as a Service

How One MSP Fuelled Their Business With Firewall as a Service

Under director Leigh Wood's watch, Node IT Solutions went from reselling Fortinet firewalls in…

[image] Auvik Use Case: Gain Visibility Into the Internet of Things

Network management

Auvik Use Case: Gain Visibility Into the Internet of Things

IoT devices can be added to a network without notice, cause unexpected performance issues, and…

[image] Brace Yourself—768K Day Is Coming

Network management

Brace Yourself—768K Day Is Coming

All over the internet, there are ominous rumblings that “768K Day” is on its way—and it’s…

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