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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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Our latest posts

Cybersecurity

What is Ransomware?

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with billions in damages. Learn what ransomware is, how it works, and how to defend against it in this comprehensi
Author: Destiny Bertucci
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Careers Blog

Meet Our Business Development Managers

Stephanie and Stephen share what brought them to Auvik, what surprised and impressed them in their first few months, and the opportunities for BDRs.
Author: Archana Arunan
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Tech Industry

Network Nightmares, Vol. 2

The time has come, friends… We asked you for your most frightening tales of networks gone amok! Of cabling that keeps you awake at night! Of mysteri
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
Senior Content Manager
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Tech Industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Management: Why Is It Important?

IT assets are a crucial part of any organization, and IT asset lifecycle management of performance and efficacy throughout helps ensure smooth operati
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
Senior Content Manager
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Careers Blog

Why I Brought my Tech Sales Career to Auvik

Patrick Leyte, Account Executive, sees his role as not just selling software, it’s providing peace of mind to customers. Read about his first month on
Author: Archana Arunan
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Network Management

The Future of the Network is End User Experience. Are you Ready?

Don’t get me wrong—the world still absolutely needs all of the physical network devices, cabling, access points, etc. that connect us all. And there a
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Cybersecurity

What Is Phishing? Insider Risk & How to Prevent It

When it comes to security, phishing is one of any IT team’s biggest concerns—as it targets the weakest link in the security chain: end-users. No matte
Author: Destiny Bertucci
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SaaS Management

Expanding the Definition of the Network with Saaslio & Boardgent

I’m thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to two new additions to the Auvik family—Saaslio and Boardgent. Combining their product feature set and ind
Author: Alex Hoff
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Tech Industry

Going Online Like it’s… Lego?

Rather than using retro tech like its modern counterparts, we’re going to get some modern tech to behave like retro. What that means is: we’re going t
Author: Lawrence Popa
Sales Engineer, Auvik
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Data Centers Need MSPs

96% of facility managers indicated remote management is important, but only 34% had remote management capabilities in place. That’s surprising in a di
Author: Sam Steeves
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What’s your shadow IT risk factor?

Find out in this free guide and exercise kit.
book cover - The Modern Professional's Guide to Shadow IT
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