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Network Management

SNMP Ports: Everything You Need to Know for Efficient Network Management

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a widely used network monitoring and management protocol. It allows you to keep track of the status and…

Cybersecurity

What is a Supply Chain Attack (and What Can You Do About It)?

Any cybersecurity breach is damaging to individual companies. But when it becomes a supply chain attack, the results can be chaotic and widespread. While most…

SaaS Management

Understanding Cybersecurity Insurance Requirements and How Network Visibility Can Help

Cybersecurity insurance requirements are tougher than ever. Learn how network visibility can help you secure coverage and claim support.

IT Leadership

What is Endpoint Monitoring? Definitions, Benefits & Best Practices

Learn about the importance of endpoint monitoring, key challenges, and best practices to protect your network from cyber threats. Explore emerging trends in…

IT Leadership

What is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Software?

Organizations are rapidly adopting endpoint detection and response software to address the challenge and strengthen their overall network infrastructure…

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.

Network Management

What is Network Visibility? A Complete Guide

Explore the growing need for network visibility, including obstacles and best practices to address gaps and risks in complex environments.

Network Management

Network Observability: Mastering Infrastructure Data for Smarter IT

Network observability delivers powerful visibility into network performance and behavior. Learn why it’s essential for solving modern IT challenges.

Network Management

What is Multicast Networking and How Does It Work?

Learn how multicast networking efficiently enables one-to-many communication via core concepts: IGMP, PIM, distribution trees, rendezvous points, and custom…

Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Set Up Cisco AnyConnect for Your VPN

Follow these 5 simple steps to configure Cisco AnyConnect VPN on ASA firewalls for your network.

Network Management

Packet Errors, Packet Discards, and Packet Loss: What’s the Difference?

It’s a question the Auvik support team receives often: “What’s the difference between a packet error, a packet discard, and packet loss?” And if you’ve ever…

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 a good…

Tech Industry

51 Types of As-a-Service Offerings

Head spinning with all those cloud acronyms? Keep it all straight with our list of 51 as-a-service offerings—everything from AIaaS to XaaS.

Devices

Detailed Guide to Basic Switch Configuration

Setting up a network switch on your own can seem like a daunting task. Use this handy guide to get your switch configuration up and running with ease.

Network Management

How to Adjust TCP Window Size to Improve Network Performance

Seeing poor network performance but with link utilization well below 100%? You might have an issue with your TCP window size. Here’s how to fix it.

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