All the resources an IT professional needs

Check out our latest posts below. For access to additional resources including reports, podcasts, webinars, and more, head over to our resources page.

toolkit illustration

Searching for something? Filter by topic

Just browsing? Check out our latest posts

Network Management

How to Create a Network Assessment Report with This Template

Learn how to create a network assessment report for your clients quickly and thoroughly.
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
Tech Industry

9 Healthcare IT Trends to Watch in 2024

Explore the top healthcare IT trends for 2024, including key security, outsourcing, and technology updates shaping the future of the industry.
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
Network Management

Network Traffic Monitoring in 2024: Discover the Top 7 Solutions

Explore this guide to network traffic monitoring, covering fundamentals, best practices, and reviews of the top 7 tools on the market today.
Author: Destiny Bertucci
Network Management

What is Network Visibility? A Complete Guide

Explore the growing need for network visibility, including obstacles and best practices to address gaps and risks in complex environments.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
Network Management

Network Observability: Mastering Infrastructure Data for Smarter IT

Network observability delivers powerful visibility into network performance and behavior. Learn why it’s essential for solving modern IT challenges.
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
Network Management

What is Multicast Networking and How Does It Work?

Learn how multicast networking efficiently enables one-to-many communication via core concepts: IGMP, PIM, distribution trees, rendezvous points, and
Author: Kevin Dooley
Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Set Up Cisco AnyConnect for Your VPN

Follow these 5 simple steps to configure Cisco AnyConnect VPN on ASA firewalls for your network.
Author: Kevin Dooley
Network Management

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 packet error, a packet discard, and packet loss?” And if you’v
Author: Annette Hynes
Network Management

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 important for making
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
Tech Industry

51 Types of As-a-Service Offerings

Head spinning with all those cloud acronyms? Keep it all straight with our list of 51 as-a-service offerings—everything from AIaaS to XaaS.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
Devices

Detailed Guide to Basic Switch Configuration

Setting up a network switch on your own can seem like a daunting task. Use this handy guide to get your switch configuration up and running with ease.
Author: Lawrence Popa
Sales Engineer, Auvik

What’s your shadow IT risk factor?

Find out in this free guide and exercise kit.
cover of shadow IT ebook
You will learn:
  • The impact shadow IT has on an organization
  • How to evaluate tools
  • Tips on security
  • A quiz to help you determine the severity of shadow IT in your org
  • Solutions to solve these problems