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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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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems With Auvik

Learn how to troubleshoot network connectivity problems. With the right software, problems can be solved in seconds. Get step-by-step help.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

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 classful and clas
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Tech Industry

21 IT Conferences That Should Be On Your Radar in 2024

Looking to attend an IT conference this year? Check out this list and get the inside scoop on which ones should be top of your list.
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

What is an ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) 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 terminal connection
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Tech Industry

20 Technology in the Workplace Statistics, Trends, and Predictions

Technology is changing the world of work. Here are 20 technology in the workplace statistics to help you prepare, optimize operations, and stay compet
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

16 Most Common Network Protocols

Learn about the 30 most common network protocols that power communication, security, and management on modern networks, from essential TCP/IP to speci
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: What Is Link Aggregation & How Does It Work?

Link aggregation is a way of bundling a bunch of individual Ethernet links together so they act like a single logical link. Learn more here.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: Spanning Tree Protocol

For new networkers, Spanning Tree Protocol can be intimidating. But don’t worry! In this easy-to-understand intro, Ethan Banks walks you through the b
Author: Ethan Banks
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

The 7 Step Guide on How To Budget for Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switches

Expanding and strengthening a network means adding hardware. Understanding the difference between layer 2 and layer 3 switches can help you when it co
Author: Destiny Bertucci
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Protocols & Communication

6 Common Spanning Tree Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Spanning trees save you from loops, which will completely shut down your client’s network. But it has to be configured properly.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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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