Articles written by Lawrence Popa

This might not be quite as fun as making things run DOOM, but it’s probably just as important. Here’s my list of non-software tools…

While not nearly as sexy as the handset of a rotary phone plugged into an acoustic coupler, it can be argued that there are actually more…

SD-WAN evolved quickly throughout the last decade, and we expect more evolutions through the 2020s. Conditions around the modern work…

The flexible consumption model (FCM)—or as we know it—the everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) model, has steadily, but modestly, taken a…

Understanding what backplane throughput is, and it’s related concepts, can help you better design and troubleshoot your network.…

I’m excited to get to continue the experiments we started in the first article. Today, we’re moving on from the beloved Atari 800 to…

It’s possible to perform network mapping, device discovery, and asset management manually, but it’s not sustainable. Modern networks…

The lowly serial cable. It’s been around forever, and despite what you might think, it might be around a for a long time to come. But…

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…

If an Atari 800 is what got me into computers, then it was DOOM that got me into networking. Sounds strange right? But prior to DOOM…

Looking for a network with scale and the highest level of performance? Hierarchical network design might be the most effective option.

Classic gear, like the Atari 800, is going through a modern day renaissance. For our test, let’s see if it can connect to a modern day…

There’s no denying that networking certifications can help you land the right job, or accelerate your career path. There’s a lot of…

IP address conflict resolution 101 - /ipconfig release, /ipconfig renew. If that doesn't work, here are some tips to find and fix IP…

You can streamline troubleshooting, shrink mean time to resolution & spare network users from prolonged downtime with Auvik. Here’s how.

You can't always be on site to troubleshoot every network issue that pops up. With Auvik’s remote management features, you don't have…

Let’s say one of your techs is configuring a client’s firewall and makes a mistake that results in the firewall (and the rest of the…