Articles written by Lawrence Popa
Top SysAdmin Tools (That Aren’t Software!)
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…
![[image] From Baud to Awed: The History of the Modem](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/history-of-the-modem-feature_1800x772-800x400.png)
From Baud to Awed: The History of the Modem
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…
Moving in Concert: What is SD-WAN, and Where is it Going?
SD-WAN evolved quickly throughout the last decade, and we expect more evolutions through the 2020s. Conditions around the modern work…
What is Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)?
The flexible consumption model (FCM)—or as we know it—the everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) model, has steadily, but modestly, taken a…
What is a Backplane? A Network Backplane Throughput Primer
Understanding what backplane throughput is, and it’s related concepts, can help you better design and troubleshoot your network.…
Going Online like it’s 1979, Part 2: The TI-99/4a
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…
Managing the Complex Networks of Financial Services
It’s possible to perform network mapping, device discovery, and asset management manually, but it’s not sustainable. Modern networks…
The Little Cable That Could: The Surprising History of the Serial Cable
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…
The Auvik 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…
Auvik is Doomed
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…
![[image] What is Hierarchical Network Design?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hierarchical-network-design-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg)
What is Hierarchical Network Design?
Looking for a network with scale and the highest level of performance? Hierarchical network design might be the most effective option.
Going Online Like it’s 1979: The Atari 800
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…
The Top Networking Certifications Guide for 2021
There’s no denying that networking certifications can help you land the right job, or accelerate your career path. There’s a lot of…
How to Find and Fix IP Address Conflicts
IP address conflict resolution 101 - /ipconfig release, /ipconfig renew. If that doesn't work, here are some tips to find and fix IP…
Reducing Mean Time to Resolution With Auvik TrafficInsights and Syslog
You can streamline troubleshooting, shrink mean time to resolution & spare network users from prolonged downtime with Auvik. Here’s how.
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 remote management features, you don't have…
How to Manage Your Client’s Network—Even When the Network Isn’t Available
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…
Top SysAdmin Tools (That Aren’t Software!)
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…
![[image] From Baud to Awed: The History of the Modem](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/history-of-the-modem-feature_1800x772-800x400.png)
From Baud to Awed: The History of the Modem
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…
Moving in Concert: What is SD-WAN, and Where is it Going?
SD-WAN evolved quickly throughout the last decade, and we expect more evolutions through the 2020s. Conditions around the modern work…
What is Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)?
The flexible consumption model (FCM)—or as we know it—the everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) model, has steadily, but modestly, taken a…
What is a Backplane? A Network Backplane Throughput Primer
Understanding what backplane throughput is, and it’s related concepts, can help you better design and troubleshoot your network.…
Going Online like it’s 1979, Part 2: The TI-99/4a
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…
Managing the Complex Networks of Financial Services
It’s possible to perform network mapping, device discovery, and asset management manually, but it’s not sustainable. Modern networks…
The Little Cable That Could: The Surprising History of the Serial Cable
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…
The Auvik 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…
Auvik is Doomed
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…
![[image] What is Hierarchical Network Design?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hierarchical-network-design-1800x1200-1-800x400.jpg)
What is Hierarchical Network Design?
Looking for a network with scale and the highest level of performance? Hierarchical network design might be the most effective option.
Going Online Like it’s 1979: The Atari 800
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…
The Top Networking Certifications Guide for 2021
There’s no denying that networking certifications can help you land the right job, or accelerate your career path. There’s a lot of…
How to Find and Fix IP Address Conflicts
IP address conflict resolution 101 - /ipconfig release, /ipconfig renew. If that doesn't work, here are some tips to find and fix IP…
Reducing Mean Time to Resolution With Auvik TrafficInsights and Syslog
You can streamline troubleshooting, shrink mean time to resolution & spare network users from prolonged downtime with Auvik. Here’s how.
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 remote management features, you don't have…
How to Manage Your Client’s Network—Even When the Network Isn’t Available
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…