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Network Management

What is Network Management? Your Complete Guide

The ultimate guide to network management, the ongoing monitoring, administration, and maintenance of any networked system of computers.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Networking Basics: OSPF Protocol Explained

OSPF is one of the few protocols you can count on being available just about anywhere. Explore principles, interfaces and more in this intro guide.
Author: Ethan Banks
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SaaS Management

A Deep Dive into Shadow IT: Examples, Risks, and Solutions

With the proliferation and commoditization of SaaS combined with the growing normalcy of remote work, Shadow IT creates serious security issues for IT
Author: John Harden
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SaaS Management

SaaS Management: An In-Depth Guide for IT Teams

Learn what SaaS management is, why it’s important and what to look for in a SaaS management platform, including best practices.
Author: John Harden
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Network Management

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 important for making
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Your Guide to Network Capacity Planning: Definitions, Benefits & Best Practices

Discover network capacity planning essentials: key strategies, benefits, and best practices for optimal network performance and efficiency.
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

Network Traffic Monitoring in 2024: Discover the Top 7 Solutions

Explore this guide to network traffic monitoring, covering fundamentals, best practices, and reviews of the top 7 tools on the market today.
Author: Destiny Bertucci
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Network Management

Cloud vs On Premise: Comparison Chart for Network Management

Explore our cloud vs on-premise comparison chart for network management solutions and get insights on security, scalability, and cost.
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Tech Industry

10 Best Network Monitoring Tools in 2024

There are plenty of options for network monitoring tools today, and that can make it hard to pick the right one for you. Here, we’ll help you sort thr
Author: Destiny Bertucci
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Network Management

An Overview of the Cost Savings and Business Benefits with Auvik

Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study of Auvik Networks is now available for download. Here are some main points.
Author: Alex Hoff
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Network Management

How to Get the Most from an Auvik Free Trial

Get the most out of your Auvik free trial in this guide. Learn key features and setup tips to fully leverage Auvik’s network management software.
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

What is Cloud Networking?

Cloud networking taps into network resource availability in the cloud and complements or replaces traditional networking.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Best Network Discovery Tools of 2024

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 spend days tracing wires
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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What’s your shadow IT risk factor?

Find out in this free guide and exercise kit.
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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