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Network Management

What is Network Management? Your Complete Guide

The ultimate guide to network management, the ongoing monitoring, administration, and maintenance of any networked system of computers.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Networking Basics: OSPF Protocol Explained

OSPF is one of the few protocols you can count on being available just about anywhere. Explore principles, interfaces and more in this intro guide.
Author: Ethan Banks
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SaaS Management

A Deep Dive into Shadow IT: Examples, Risks, and Solutions

With the proliferation and commoditization of SaaS combined with the growing normalcy of remote work, Shadow IT creates serious security issues for IT
Author: John Harden
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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
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

10 Tips to Reduce MSP Costs From (and with) Auvik

Like any business, management service provider firms are always looking for ways to reduce MSP costs and improve profits. MSPs provide critical servic
Author: Sam Steeves
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IT Leadership

15 Ways to Reduce IT Costs in 2024

Discover how to reduce IT costs in 2024 with 15 key strategies. Learn how to increase efficiency, optimize resources, and improve spend management wit
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know

We’re diving into what the QUIC protocol is, how it works and how it’s used, and how it’s going to impact web traffic in the future.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

Network Design and Best Practices

There’s no one size fits all network design. With the right approach, however, you can create a design that matches your business requirements. Of cou
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

Mastering SNMP Traps: Understanding, Implementing, and Best Practices

Effective network monitoring and management are essential for maintaining optimal performance and ensuring business continuity in today’s comple
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

Subnetting: What it is and How it Works

You don’t need that subnet calculator! Not when you have this handy guide to subnetting using both mask and CIDR notation.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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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
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Protocols & Communication

Top 6 VPN Protocols (And When to Use Them)

VPNs seem simple, but choosing the right type matters. Explore client-based vs. network-based VPNs and their optimal use cases.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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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
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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
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What’s your shadow IT risk factor?

Find out in this free guide and exercise kit.
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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