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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Why Your MSP Needs a Weekly Financial Report

Resist the urge to abdicate financial responsibility for your business. Reviewing a weekly financial report keeps your finger on the pulse.
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Sell More Prospects on Your Managed Services Offering

We encourage MSPs to use Auvik during the proposal phase with new accounts for four key reasons.
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Network Management

The New DR: What To Do When the Internet Is Down

With the move to cloud, disaster recovery has become a special challenge. You now have to worry about what you’ll do if the Internet itself goes down.
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

MSP Productivity: The High Cost of Sleepy Employees

With so many tickets, projects, and deadlines, IT pros are often overworked and under-rested. But sleep matters. Here’s why.
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Network Management

Building Network Redundancy for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Building redundancy into a network requires planning and expertise. But a little knowledge and planning can make a network scalable for almost nothing.
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Why Your MSP Pricing Should Reflect Value, Not Time

Peace of mind, time/cost savings, or something else. The perceived value of a service is rarely based on the time you spend delivering the work.
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Network Management

Network Monitoring: How to Handle High CPU Utilization Alerts

Here are a few common reasons for high CPU utilization on network devices and how to address them.
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