Auvik Blog

Read about the latest trends in network management and beyond

Devices

The No Sweat Guide to Effective Switch Management

Switches are a critical network link & switch management is an important job. Learn how to choose a good location, design an uplink, & plan for resiliency.

Devices

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 imminent? In short, no—and…

Configuration & Troubleshooting

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. Here’s your backplane…

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Does Your MSP Have a Single Point of Failure?

If you don’t document your business, you’ll inevitably find your business is prone to an SPF—a single point of failure.

Configuration & Troubleshooting

Preventing Network Configuration Drift

Configuration drift is unanticipated differences occurring between your intended and actual state. Learn how to identify and manage it.

Wi-Fi Management

What is Wi-Fi 6, and What Does it Mean for MSPs?

Wi-Fi 6 is taking tech world by storm. But should MSPs buy into the hype? We talked with Lee Badman, a wireless network architect and expert, to find out.

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 diverse networks, and…

Tech Industry

Free Remote Work Software for Teams During COVID-19

By now you’ve likely been flooded with dozens of requests to set up employees up to work remotely. While it sounds like a simple request, it’s often easier…

Network Management

What is an Access Control List (ACL)?

Learn common uses for access control lists (ACLs), the different kinds of lists, and how to implement ACLs effectively.

IT Leadership

3 Ways to Use Auvik APIs for External Reporting

With Auvik, there are several ways you can use our APIs for external reporting. We’ve listed them here in order from the easiest to deploy to the most…

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

8 Things Every New Service Desk Manager Should Do

A new year means an opportunity to start fresh. Whether you’re determined to succeed in a new service desk manager job or you’re looking to improve your game…

Configuration & Troubleshooting

Network Basics: Configuring Interfaces on Ethernet Switches

As a network administrator, you’ll likely configure interfaces more than any other thing. Learn how to do it right and stay in control of your network.

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 them. Here’s how Auvik can…

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.

Tech Industry

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 another classic from the…

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