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Network Management

Not All Hacks Are the Same, Plan Your Network Defenses Accordingly

There’s a vast difference between the incredibly sophisticated long-term attacks against high-profile companies and government agencies, and the mere…

Wi-Fi Management

How to Secure That Small Business WLAN

There are many ways to approach wireless security, and businesses of any size have options. Let’s talk about how I approach my own small- and mid-sized…

Network Management

An Introduction to APIs for Network Administrators

What’s an API, what can they do on the network, and why should you care? Our intro guide to APIs for network admins has the answers.

Configuration & Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot Internet Connections

With Auvik’s internet connection check, you can get out in front of internet issues so you’re aware of the problem—and potentially have a solution—before the…

Wi-Fi Management

PSK Wi-Fi Isn’t Going Anywhere

Welcome to the world of PSK Wi-Fi, a place none of us seem able to escape and where many of the devices you need to support are woefully under-capable when it…

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

3 Daily Habits For Success MSPs Can Adopt

None of these daily success habits are rocket science. But consistently executed, every day, every week, month after month, year after year, these are the…

Wi-Fi Management

What’s in a Wireless Network Name? The Power of the SSID

Sometimes wireless network names—or SSIDs—are silly. Sometimes they’re cold and stodgy. But regardless of how much personality a network name has, there’s…

Network Management

Automatically Manage Network Configuration Backups

Stuff happens—and not all of it can be predicted or avoided. But no matter what causes network downtime, getting your client back up as quickly as possible is…

Tech Industry

IT Nation 2017: #WheresTheBear

IT Nation is the biggest conference on the MSP annual calendar, and each year the shows gets bigger and better. 2017 was no exception with a crowd of nearly…

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

5 Ways a Service Manager Can Improve an MSP’s Financial Performance

There are several ways a service manager can impact the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow of an MSP.

Network Management

7 Networking Innovations That Are Changing the Future

True networking innovations, the next next-generation technologies, are developing solutions to help the MSPs achieve what today seems like fiction.

Tech Industry

11 Network Cakes for Hardcore Nerds

If you love all things network as much as we do here at Auvik, you’re going to love these 11 nerdy confections. Yum!

IT Leadership

Unlocking Greater Performance From Your IT Team With Workplace Meditation

In the fast-paced world of IT, meditation might seem counterintuitive. But research says it results in a happier, healthier, and more productive team.

Network Management

Stay Ahead of Issues With These 5 Routine Network Maintenance Tasks

Routine network maintenance tasks can keep you ahead of potential issues. And that generally leads to fewer tickets and greater user satisfaction.

Network Management

6 Slightly Obscure but Seriously Useful Cisco Commands

The sheer number of Cisco commands can be overwhelming. Here are some simple ones that help you quickly spot problems or avoid them altogether.

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