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Business skills
Weathering the IT Storm
The tech world has been on a rollercoaster since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the large-scale shift to remote work throughout 2020-21,…
Network monitoring
The Evolution of Network Visibility
As modern work has evolved, so too has the network end users rely on to do their jobs. Today’s network is vastly different from the…
Network monitoring
The Future of the Network is End User Experience. Are you Ready?
Don’t get me wrong—the world still absolutely needs all of the physical network devices, cabling, access points, etc. that connect us…
Network management
How to Manage a Network: 10 Essential Steps
Managing a new network? Check out this list of 10 easy to follow steps from the experts at Auvik Networks to help you get started and be…
Network management
Networking Automation Software: Pros & Cons
As network growth increases—and complexity along with it—we’ll need efficient and scalable ways to handle it. You simply won’t…
Network configuration
Networking 101: What is a VLAN?
Do you really want all of these devices on the same LAN— all having equal access to the same set of resources? Should the IoT devices…
Network monitoring
5 Reasons to Add Network Monitoring to Your Budget
Allocating money in your IT budget for network monitoring in 2021 may be more important than ever. Here are five reasons why.
Network management
What is ITAM? Guide to IT Asset Management
In the business world, information technology (IT) is everything. Without it, companies would struggle to keep track of their data and…
Switches
Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Network Switches: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches and how critical are they to a properly functioning network?
Network management
Will Layer 3 Switches Give Routers the Boot?
A Layer 3 switch combines the capabilities of a Layer 2 switch and a router in one device. Does this mean the death of the router is…
Network management
Network Discovery Tools: Pros & Cons for 2022
You can’t manage what you can’t see—when it comes to the network, you need full visibility & awareness. But you don’t need to…
Network configuration
Preventing Network Configuration Drift
A cynical network engineer might say, “configuration drift happens when you take the day off.” Someone changed something they…
Network protocols
What is an ARP Table?
Let's peer under the hood of how ARP tables help us see data similar to the "show arp" or "arp-a" command without having to open a…
Network management
Distributed Healthcare Network Monitoring is Possible (with the Right System)
A single healthcare network monitoring system is one of the most effective solutions for improving the management of distributed and…
Network management
Supporting Remote Workers with Auvik During (and after) COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, network performance needs to be rock solid so users can access the resources they need, when they need…
Education
The Kids are Connected: Ensuring Connectivity in Education Networks
Connectivity is more important than ever to support our education system. BYOD, remote classes, Wi-Fi, and a variety of digital learning…
Network configuration
How Not to Break Your Network With Updates
Given the risks, you can’t blame the paranoid network engineer that doesn’t want to change or update anything. The problem is that…
Network protocols
The Future of Private Addresses: Goodbye NAT, Hello IPv6
So how do we get from IPv4 to IPv6—which we all agree has to happen—when there’s still a raging debate about one of the biggest…
Network monitoring
The Challenge of Monitoring a Distributed Network
What exactly makes a network distributed? Is a distributed network fundamentally different from a decentralized network? And if they are…
Network protocols
What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know
When I hear QUIC, my immediate reaction is, “The QUICk brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” That sentence has been ingrained in me…
Network management
Using DNS Filtering to your Advantage
DNS filtering is the use of DNS to block or allow access to specific content through the use of DNS requests. While technically you can…
Network management
Your Guide to IP Address Management
IPAM (IP address management) is critical software to help ensure seamless connectivity and much more. Learn what it is and how it can…
Network protocols
Classful and Classless Addressing Explained
Of course, as anyone who has studied for a networking certification can tell you, there is a significant complexity increase between…
Network configuration
Dealing with Rogue DHCP Servers
First, understand what a Rogue DHCP server is, how it works, and how it can threaten your network. Then, techniques to prevent them.
Network topology & mapping
What is Network Visualization?
Network visualization is a map of connected links, nodes, and other data points to show network paths between endpoints. Let's review…
Network configuration
What is Network Optimization? 8 Reliable Techniques
Maintaining an optimized network requires a set of tools and techniques to ensure efficient bandwidth management, latency, and network…
Network management
The What and The Why of TLS Inspection
Let’s look at what the process of a secure connection through TLS entails, how it can be used to see past “invisible traffic” and…
Network protocols
SNMPv2 vs. SNMPv3: An SNMP Versions Comparison Table
The most significant difference between SNMP v2 and v3 is the level of security for the user on the network. Let's look at an SNMP versions.
Tech industry
Careers at a Crossroad: Staying Technical vs. Heading into Management
Trying to decide between staying in a technical IT role, or moving into a management position? There might be value in either path. Let's…
Network management
What is Network Congestion? Common Causes and How to Fix Them
Network congestion occurs when a node carries more data than it's designed to handle. Learn how to fix common causes of network congestion.
Network protocols
What is 802.1X Authentication?
Want to understand network access control, and authentication 802.1X at the base layer? This article goes through all the ins and outs of…
Network monitoring
How to Find IP Addresses on a Network and Monitor their Usage
If you’re looking for a specific IP address, the simplest way to discover that device is to use the ICMP ping command. Typing in…
Firewalls
Network Firewall Security: Monitoring Firewalls 101
Configuring your firewall security manager is essential to maintaining the health and safety of your network. Learn the key routines for…
Network configuration
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…
Systems & process
Network Integration: Moving from Reactive to Proactive with Mature Processes
Learn how network integration can help you identify and solve problems quickly and move from reactive to proactive in your work. Hosted…
Network management
What is the OSI Model?
The OSI network model is an important conceptual reference used in network design and management. Its seven layers help IT professionals…
Network topology & mapping
7 Best Network Infrastructure Mapping Tools
Network infrastructure mapping helps you maintain up-to-date maps for quickly diagnosing problems. Similarly, network maps can help…
Network monitoring
Network Throughput vs Bandwidth and How to Measure It
Learn everything you need to know about network throughput from the experts at Auvik Networks. And while we’re at it, let’s cover the…
Cybersecurity
Securing Your DNS
Why does DNS security matter, and what are some security options available to help protect your network from DNS data attacks?
Network monitoring
11 Network Traffic Terms to Know
Monitoring network traffic is important—but first you need to understand the basic terms and concepts. Here are 11 key network traffic…
Firewalls
What Are the Types of Network Devices?
Understanding the types of network devices is vital to effective network management. Here, we take a look at 11 common network devices.
Cloud
What is Cloud Networking?
Cloud networking taps into network resource availability in the cloud and complements or replaces traditional networking.
Cybersecurity
What is Network Security?
Network security is a variety of different resources, behaviors, software, hardware components, and policies. The priorities and elements…
Network topology & mapping
11 Types of Networks: Understanding the Differences
Different types of networks enable different business and personal goals. Knowing how one network type differs from the others is…
Business skills
Incident Communication Is a Key Part of Resolving Network Issues
Before you turn completely to resolving a network issue, there’s another important aspect to any resolution that you can’t forget,…
Cloud
Evolving Your IT Skills in a SaaS World
Here's how to evolve your IT skills as the adoption of SaaS—and XaaS (everything as a service)—continues.
Trends, forecasts & research
How COVID-19 Changed Our Internet Habits
COVID-19 has us all spending more time in front of screens & has changed the way we use networks and the internet. Here's what it means…
Network management
How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues With Auvik
Network connectivity issues can be some of the worst to troubleshoot. But with Auvik, problems can be solved in seconds just by popping…
Network management
How to Keep IT Infrastructure Devices Fresh and Fit for Purpose
Old, unused network devices create security risks, eat up IT time, and bloat operating costs. Here's how to keep IT infrastructure fresh…
Network monitoring
VPN Monitoring: Keeping Remote Workers Connected With Auvik
Managing a lot of remote workers right now? Here’s how to use VPN monitoring to stay on top of capacity issues and keep workers connected.
Cybersecurity
What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Why Is It Important?
Two-factor authentication or 2FA requires a user to identify themselves in two ways—or using two different methods—before allowing…
Network configuration
Network Segmentation: What It Is & How It Works
Network segmentation—breaking a network into smaller chunks—improves network visibility, monitoring, security, and performance.…
Network monitoring
NetFlow Basics: An Introduction to Monitoring Network Traffic
You probably have support for NetFlow or other flow protocols on your client devices already. That means you can quickly and…
Cybersecurity
Network Device Security: Guide and Best Practices
Network device security is one of the most important elements of network management. Learn what it is and best practices to follow.
Firewalls
Why Your Client’s Firewall May Not Be Up to the Task of Network Security
A new Sophos report reveals IT pros can’t identify almost half (45%) of the traffic flowing through their networks. That’s a massive…
Network management
The Importance of Network Topology Visualization
Network topology visualization can provide instant client context to service techs, speed up training time, expedite troubleshooting,…
Network management
3 Minor Network Alerts You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s obvious you need to deal with emergency and critical network alerts. But what about simple warning alerts? Your first impulse may…