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Dana Oros

Dana Oros

Dana is the technical training director at Auvik. She also has a kayak and a history degree.

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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: What Is SNMP and How Does It Work?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a framework used to identify devices and monitor performance within a shared network. Review the basics.
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Network Management

6+ Awesome Places to Get Network Training Online

Whether you want a months-long training course taught by pros or a quick overview, it’s easy to find online network training to meet your needs.
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Network Management

How to Look Up a Custom OID

Is there a network device you want to learn more about or monitor? Being able to look up OIDs (the device’s Object Identifiers) is the key.
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6 Pro Tips for Handling IT Alert Fatigue

IT alert fatigue—becoming so overwhelmed you stop paying attention—can jeopardize operational efficiency. Here’s how to avoid it.
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Network Management

Are You Still Using Insecure Network Protocols?

Are you taking at least basic precautions to ensure logins and communications between the devices you manage are secure?
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Network Management

The IoT Survival Checklist: How to Prepare Your Network for the Coming Flood

With the Internet of Things, a massive flood of data and security concerns is on its way to your network. Are you ready? Here’s how to prepare.
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Network Management

The 411 of Network Protocols and Standards

Who comes up with network protocols and standards, how do they affect IT, and how can you have a say in their development?
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Tech Industry

Cisco Live US 2015: Photo Report

Auvik’s first time at #CLUS. Here are some of the great things we saw, heard, and experienced.
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Network Management

6 Essential First Steps in a New Network Admin Job

Where do you start when you step into a totally unfamiliar network? Read on for some tips on taking the reins of an infrastructure you know nothing ab
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Network Management

12 Network Administrator Books to Own

What are must-haves for your network admin library? Here are 12 indispensables: from routing and security to troubleshooting and time management.

Demystify Network Topology

Boost Your Troubleshooting Skills and Maintain a Resilient Network with Our Network Topology Insights.
You will learn:
  • Why topology matters
  • Basic network topologies
  • Network segmentation
  • Ensuring high availability
  • How to draw network diagrams
  • Useful topologies