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Rebecca Grassing

Rebecca Grassing

Rebecca is a full-time writer on the Auvik marketing team. When she’s not writing content for Auvik she loves to create short stories, draw comics, and explore new formats, constantly flexing her creative muscles to prepare for the author olympics (okay, maybe she made that last part up).

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Network Management

10 Best Network Automation Tools of 2026

As network growth increases—and complexity along with it—we’ll need efficient and scalable ways to handle it. You simply won’t have the human resources to…
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Tech Industry

Healthcare IT Trends to Know Before 2026

Healthcare technologies like IoT both fast-evolving and highly regulated. Stay in the know about the future of healthcare IT & 2026 trends.
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Network Management

Top Education Technology Trends to Watch Through 2026

Discover the leading education technology trends shaping 2026, from digital education tools to networking changes, helping schools adapt for the future.
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Network Management

Key Financial Services Industry Trends Shaping 2026

Explore the financial services industry trends shaping 2026, including technology shifts, market analysis, and insights to help your institution plan ahead.
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Network Management

AI in Server Monitoring: Why Human Context Still Matters in 2026

Discover why AI alone isn’t enough for server monitoring and how Auvik adds context, visibility, and control to keep your systems running smoothly.
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Tech Industry

Top 5 Tips to Help Relieve IT Pro Job Stress

Whether you’re feeling stressed out right now, or you’re just looking to start healthy habits before the stress sets in, do your best, for you. It’s okay if…
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Network Management

Auvik’s Guide to Choosing the Best MSP Software

Discover the 10 best MSP network management tools and learn how to choose software that boosts profitability, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
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Network Management

10 Best Network Mapping Tools of 2026

Uncover hidden devices, spot issues fast, and see your network come alive with the 10 best mapping tools of 2026.
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Network Management

How Auvik Helps MSPs Eliminate Network Alert Fatigue

Discover how Auvik helps MSPs prevent alert fatigue with intelligent, customizable alerts that reduce noise, improve focus, and boost network efficiency.
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Network Management

10 Best Network Management & Monitoring Tools of 2026

We review the 10 best network monitoring and management software tools of 2026 and provide you with a framework for finding the right tool for the job.
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Network Management

What Is Network Management?

Network management is more than SNMP charts. Cut the swivel, kill tool sprawl, and see how Auvik keeps IT sane, secure, and scalable.
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Network Management

Auvik Pricing Details

Explore Auvik’s flexible pricing based on your network’s needs. Request your custom quote today and start optimizing your network management.
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Network Management

How Auvik Network Management Optimizes Network Performance: Real User Insights

Network performance challenges can cripple business operations, leaving IT teams scrambling to identify bottlenecks while users experience frustrating…
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Top 5 MSP takeaways from the 2025 IT Trends Report

Dive into the perks of cloud network management with Auvik’s Alex Hoff, and see why it often outshines on-prem solutions.
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Network Management

The role of network automation in AI-driven businesses

As AI tools demand faster, smarter infrastructure, network automation is stepping up. See how it’s transforming business in 2025.
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Network Management

How to Make the Most of Your Auvik Demo

Make your Auvik demo count. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, the right questions to ask, and tips to get the most from your experience.
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Network Management

Cloud Migration Benefits: Why Switching Network Management to the Cloud Makes Sense

Your quick guide to cloud migration benefits—cost savings, scalability, and innovation. Start your transition today with Auvik’s free 14-day trial.
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Network Management

Cloud-Based Network Management: Benefits & How it Works

Learn what cloud-based network management is, how it works, and its benefits, including enhanced network performance, greater scalability, improved security,…
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Network Management

How to Migrate from SolarWinds to Auvik Without Downtime

Switching from SolarWinds to Auvik? Follow this guide to ensure a seamless migration with no downtime or disruptions to your network.
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Network Management

On-Premise to Cloud Migration Step-by-Step Guide for Network Management

Ready to move your network management from on-premise to the cloud? This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know for a successful migration.
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Network Management

On-Premise vs. Cloud Network Management: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Explore the differences between on-premise and cloud-based network management. Learn the advantages, disadvantages, and the best fit for your business.
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Network Management

How to Justify Switching Network Management Solutions to Your Leadership Team

Your guide to building a strong business case for switching network tools—highlighting ROI and aligning with tech needs and leadership priorities.
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Network Management

Server Monitoring Explained: How to Outwit Downtime Before it Strikes

Get the insights about the value of server monitoring, how it can improve your customer satisfaction, and what to look for when vetting tools/software.
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Network Management

What is DDI? Meaning, Features & Benefits

As a network administrator, having full visibility and control over your network infrastructure is critical. However, managing core network services like DNS,…
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IT Leadership

IT Metrics & KPIs to Track Success

Imagine running an IT department without a compass—no clear way to gauge performance, spot problems, or demonstrate value to the rest of the organization….
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Network Management

What is Network Discovery? Everything You Need to Know

Struggling with blind spots on your network? Read this comprehensive network discovery guide explaining protocols, software, and steps for complete visibility.
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Network Management

SNMP Ports: Everything You Need to Know for Efficient Network Management

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used network monitoring and management protocol.  It allows you to keep track of the status and…
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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.
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Network Management

Introducing SNMP Poller History

Despite everyone’s best efforts, network failures happen. And when downtime means lost productivity, fast troubleshooting becomes an integral part of IT…
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Network Management

What Are Network Alerts? Alert Management Guide

Learn how to set up network alerts to prevent downtime, improve system reliability, and respond to issues faster with this guide to effective alert management.
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IT Leadership

What is IT Service Management (ITSM)? Everything You Need to Know

At its core, ITSM aims to align IT services with business objectives and coordinate all the moving parts required to keep operations running smoothly. But…
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Tech Industry

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 1: Network Management Needs

In part one, we’ll detail the overarching needs network professions across all industries have in common.
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Network Management

What is Network Access Control? A Complete Guide to NAC

As networks scale to support IoT and remote workers, network access control is critical. See how NAC secures access across complex environments.
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Network Management

The 95th Percentile: How to Manage Capacity Before You Run Out

95th percentile bandwidth metering is a method to determine usage 95% of the time. Learn how to calculate & do capacity planning.
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Network Management

What Are Network Protocols and How Do They Work?

Network protocols act as common languages allowing devices worldwide to exchange data reliably. Understand what protocols are and how they deliver connectivity.
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IT Leadership

MSP vs Internal IT: What’s the Right Choice for My Company?

MSP vs. internal IT: what’s right for your business? Explore the benefits and challenges to determine the best IT management strategy for your unique needs.
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Network Management

7 Steps to a Comprehensive Network Assessment with Auvik

Learn practical steps for effective network assessments for your MSP clients, boosting security, performance, and IT infrastructure health.
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Network Management

What is Network Topology? Definition and Overview of Types

Discover the essentials of network topology, types and tools. Learn how to optimize network management with our network topology guide.
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Network Management

Enterprise vs. SMB IT: What’s the Difference?

Enterprises have always had more money to spend on IT than small-and-medium businesses (SMBs). This has traditionally resulted in a disparity in the technology…
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Tech Industry

Average IT Job Salary: 10 Statistics, Trends, and Predictions

Explore top-paying IT roles by title and by state. Learn current trends and average IT job salaries to boost your career.
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IT Leadership

SLA Management Best Practices for IT Services

Learn to create, understand, and manage SLAs for lasting customer satisfaction and success.
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How Visibility Makes Empathy Easier, From the IT Desk to the End-User

Remote working environments have increased the distance between IT and end-users. Keeping in touch doesn’t have to be a challenge. Read more.
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Network Management

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 4: Solutions for End-Users

This is the fourth in a four-part series focusing on the findings from our 2023 annual Field Report for IT Management. We surveyed 4500 IT professionals from…
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Network Management

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 3: Extending Your Reach

This is the third in a four-part series focusing on the findings from our 2023 annual Field Report for IT Management. We surveyed 4500 IT professionals from…
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Tech Industry

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 2: Confidence and Automation

How confident are you in your network? Our survey of 4,500 IT pros has an answer that might surprise you.
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IT Leadership

IT Project Management Like a Pro

It can be very hard to plan ahead at an MSP—especially at a smaller shop—as your days are pretty consumed with putting out fires and keeping your clients…
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IT Leadership

When End Users Attack: Tips for Fixing a Hostile Work Environment

IT service roles will never be “stress-free”. The nature of break-fix work for critical systems inherently comes with the job. However, toxic work environments…
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Network Management

Network Automation 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Automate network management with software to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and lower costs. A guide to understanding network automation.
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Network Management

What Is IoMT (And How Is It Shaping Healthcare)?

Smart devices are everywhere nowadays, from refrigerators and coffee makers to security cameras and thermostats. A significant percentage of these…
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Tech Industry

The Future of IT Events: Conferences in a Post-Pandemic World

Is this the new future for conferences? Will conferences ever go back to normal? Is normal even a fair question? Given another year of updating health…
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cover - The modern IT professional's guide to shadow IT & shadow AI

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