Resources in Network management
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Network managementsFlow vs NetFlow: What’s the Difference?
Two of the most common flow protocols you’ll run into are NetFlow and sFlow, and these are some of the differences between the two to keep in mind.
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Systems & processThe Triple-A Way to Run a Lean, Mean IT Team
Marketing teams have the 4 P’s. Sales teams have ABC (Always Be Closing). For IT teams looking…
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CybersecurityNetwork Security Threats From the “Light Web” – FMSP 066
Today’s biggest network threats might just be coming at you from scammers using totally legal…
![[image] Managing IT Risk When Everyone’s Working Remote](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IT-risk-remote-workers-cybersecurity-300x180.jpg)
CybersecurityManaging IT Risk When Everyone’s Working Remote
Top IT & cybersecurity experts share their advice for leaders scrambling to contend with a new…
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CybersecurityWhy a Zero-Trust Network Is More Desirable—and Achievable—Than Ever
The cybersecurity landscape has changed a lot thanks to the increase in cloud-based services, and…
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Auvik3 Reasons to Use Auvik’s Remote Management Features
You can't always be on site to troubleshoot every network issue that pops up. With Auvik’s…
![[image] 10 Computer Networking Books Every Network Manager Should Read](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/computer-networking-books-1800x1200-1-300x180.png)
Network management10 Computer Networking Books Every Network Manager Should Read
Get a fresh perspective on general networking, network management, network monitoring, security,…
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Network configurationHow to Configure Syslog on a Cisco Device
Essentially every modern network device has at least some syslog capabilities. Here's how to…
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Network managementHow to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues With Auvik
Network connectivity issues can be some of the worst to troubleshoot. But with Auvik, problems…
![[image] 9 Low-Cost or Free Cybersecurity Training Resources](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/free-cybersecurity-training-1800x1200-1-800x400.png)
Cybersecurity9 Low-Cost or Free Cybersecurity Training Resources
Want to advance your career or make the most of your team’s professional development budget?…
![[image] How to Keep IT Infrastructure Fresh and Fit for Purpose](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/it-infrastructure-fresh-1800x1200-1-300x180.png)
Network managementHow to Keep IT Infrastructure Fresh and Fit for Purpose
Old, unused network devices create security risks, eat up IT time, and bloat operating costs.…
![[image] What Is Syslog and How Does It Work?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/what-is-syslog-1800x1200-1-300x180.png)
Network monitoringWhat Is Syslog and How Does It Work?
Almost every device on a network has a syslog agent you can use to send messages to a central…
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Network monitoringKeeping Remote Workers Connected With Proactive VPN Monitoring
Managing a lot of remote workers right now? Here’s how to use VPN monitoring to stay on top of…
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CybersecurityHow to Securely Enable Work From Home – FMSP 063
From developing BYOD policies to tips for helping workers secure their home networks, Webroot’s…
![[image] An Introduction to Web Proxies](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/introductions-to-proxies-1800x1200-1-300x180.png)
Network managementAn Introduction to Web Proxies
Web proxies intercept traffic from your systems as they move to others, analyze the packets, and…
![[image] How Auvik Can Help Keep Networks Steady During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid-19-pandemic-help-remote-work-network-management-auvik-B1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
AuvikHow Auvik Can Help Keep Networks Steady During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, network performance needs to be rock solid so users can access the…
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Network managementWhat Is Two-Factor Authentication and Why Is It Important?
Two-factor authentication or 2FA requires a user to identify themselves in two ways—or using…
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Network managementUsing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to Assess Your Clients’ Network Security
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was intended to be used by internal IT teams, but its five major…
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Trends, forecasts & researchThe Biggest Cybersecurity Threats for MSPs in 2020 – FMSP 059
What new and evolving security threats will you be grappling with this year? We dig into Trend…
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Wireless networksWhat Does Wi-Fi 6 Mean for MSPs?
Wi-Fi 6 is taking tech world by storm. But should MSPs buy into the hype? We talked with Lee…
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CloudHow to Make Money With Microsoft Azure – FMSP 052
Joseph Landes of Nerdio walks us through how to take advantage of four Microsoft programs that…
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CloudHow to Explain Cloud Computing to Your Clients
What is cloud computing? If you’ve been asked this question by a client, you know there isn’t…
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EventsContinuum Navigate East 2019: 4 Cybersecurity Takeaways
With recent MSP-targeted ransomware attacks fresh in the minds of all attendees, cybersecurity…
![[image] Fight Back: What You Can Do About MSP-Targeted Ransomware – FMSP 051](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ransomware-MSP-cyberattack-fight-back-attackers-podcast-interview-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Tech industryFight Back: What You Can Do About MSP-Targeted Ransomware – FMSP 051
Wes Spencer of Perch Security reviews the practical steps you can take to protect yourselves,…
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Trends, forecasts & researchWhat Current Network Hardware Trends Mean for MSPs – Webinar (On Demand)
There are hundreds of network hardware vendors competing for market share on today’s managed…
![[image] What Is Network Agility and Why Does It Matter?](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/network-agility-network-design-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Network managementWhat Is Network Agility and Why Does It Matter?
What does network agility actually mean? We surfed the web and analyzed what (almost) everyone…
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Network managementAuvik Use Case: Proactively Monitor and Manage Networks
By doing the behind-the-scenes work before something goes wrong, you’ll keep your client…
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Network monitoringPacket 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…
![[image] Best Practices for Analyzing and Troubleshooting Networks – (On Demand)](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ErickSimpson-300x180.jpg)
TroubleshootingBest Practices for Analyzing and Troubleshooting Networks – (On Demand)
Have you ever encountered a tough network issue and needed a step-by-step troubleshooting process…
![[image] How to Solve Network Cases Like a Super Sleuth With Auvik TrafficInsights™](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/network-traffic-analysis-use-cases-Auvik-TrafficInsights-sleuth-300x180.jpg)
AuvikHow to Solve Network Cases Like a Super Sleuth With Auvik TrafficInsights™
With Auvik TrafficInsights, if any traffic flows through a flow-enabled network device, you can…
![[image] Network Management in a Nutshell for MSPs](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/network-management-nutshell-MSPs-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Network managementNetwork Management in a Nutshell for MSPs
Network management is a big responsibility for MSPs. It includes monitoring and controlling a…
![[image] This New Wi-Fi Security Framework Brings Opportunity for MSPs – FMSP 047](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wi-fi-security-wireless-security-trusted-wireless-environment-TWE-framework-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Network managementThis New Wi-Fi Security Framework Brings Opportunity for MSPs – FMSP 047
WatchGuard’s Ryan Orsi explains the Wi-Fi security framework he wants to see supported…
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CybersecurityThis New Wi-Fi Security Framework Brings Opportunity for MSPs
WatchGuard’s Ryan Orsi explains the Wi-Fi security framework he wants to see supported…
![[image] 5 Ways to Troubleshoot Faster, Boost Security, and Upsell Clients with Auvik TrafficInsights™ – (On Demand)](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MKT-9698_TI-Webinar-Graphic.jpg-300x180.jpg)
Auvik5 Ways to Troubleshoot Faster, Boost Security, and Upsell Clients with Auvik TrafficInsights™ – (On Demand)
With Auvik TrafficInsights, MSPs have deep visibility into all traffic that flows across client…
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Managing an MSPReduce Downtime Risk With a Complete Business Continuity Plan – Webinar (On Demand)
Join Angus Robertson, CMO at Axcient, and Steve Petryschuk, Director of Systems Engineering at…
![[image] How One MSP Fuelled Their Business With Firewall as a Service](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/firewall-as-a-service-FaaS-watchtower-protect-security-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
FirewallsHow One MSP Fuelled Their Business With Firewall as a Service
Under director Leigh Wood's watch, Node IT Solutions went from reselling Fortinet firewalls in…
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Network managementAuvik Use Case: Gain Visibility Into the Internet of Things
IoT devices can be added to a network without notice, cause unexpected performance issues, and…
![[image] Brace Yourself—768K Day Is Coming](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/768K-Day-internet-meltdown-outages-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Network managementBrace Yourself—768K Day Is Coming
All over the internet, there are ominous rumblings that “768K Day” is on its way—and it’s…
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Network managementUsing Network Visibility to Grow Your MSP Business – Webinar (On Demand)
If you’re moving MSP clients to the cloud, you better make sure they can always access the…
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Network configurationNext Time You Configure or Update Your Network Interfaces Use This Checklist
Our checklist covers the key things you’ll want to consider the next time you’re configuring…
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Network assessmentsGenerate Revenue with Cisco & Auvik – Webinar (On Demand)
Many steps in the network assessment process can be automated, but sourcing warranty and patch…
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Network managementNetwork Segmentation Is Great Network Management
Network segmentation—breaking a network into smaller chunks—improves network visibility,…
![[image] NetFlow Basics: An Introduction to Monitoring Network Traffic](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/network-traffic-netflow-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Network managementNetFlow Basics: An Introduction to Monitoring Network Traffic
You probably have support for NetFlow or other flow protocols on your client devices already.…
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Network managementHow to Manage Your Client’s Network—Even When the Network Isn’t Available
Let’s say one of your techs is configuring a client’s firewall and makes a mistake that…
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Network managementCould Your MSP Profitably Deliver a Private Cloud Service? – FMSP 037
Thinking about offering private cloud to your MSP clients? Best to go in with your eyes wide…
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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Network Issues With Auvik – Webinar (On Demand)
Host Steve Petryschuk, director of systems engineering at Auvik, will walk through the most…
![[image] 5 Security Best Practices for Network Devices](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/network-device-security-best-practices-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Cybersecurity5 Security Best Practices for Network Devices
What can you as an MSP be doing to continually improve the security of your clients’ network…
![[image] To Protect and Secure: Selling Cybersecurity as a Service – Webinar (On Demand)](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ToProtectAndSecure-300x180.jpg)
Tech industryTo Protect and Secure: Selling Cybersecurity as a Service – Webinar (On Demand)
A new year brings new threats, new exploits—and new MSP opportunities in cybersecurity.…
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Network managementMSP Risks and Rewards in Cloud Tech – Webinar (On Demand)
Your clients want the freedom of cloud-based collaboration and productivity tools. As an MSP, you…
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Managing an MSPGrow Your Revenue in 2019 with Network Assessments – Webinar (On Demand)
Network assessments are an effective way to demonstrate the value of your managed network…
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Network managementEnterprise WLAN 101: The Basics of Big Wi-Fi
There are serious differences between smaller business and enterprise WLAN environments. Now…
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Network managementBOO! Does Network Management Give You the Shivers?
Just like the goblins, ghouls, and ghosts that’ll be walking down your street on Halloween,…
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Discover, Document & Understand Your Clients – Webinar (On Demand)
Manual tasks can be a real drag on your MSP's productivity. That's why Auvik and Passportal have…
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SwitchesWill Layer 3 Switches Give Routers the Boot?
A Layer 3 switch combines the capabilities of a Layer 2 switch and a router in one device. Does…
![[image] Zero-Trust Networks: When They Make Sense and When They Don’t – Webinar (On Demand)](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Zero-Trust-Networks-300x180.jpg)
CybersecurityZero-Trust Networks: When They Make Sense and When They Don’t – Webinar (On Demand)
Auvik AVP of product, Patrick Albert, interviews security expert Nick Espinosa to uncover the…
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CybersecurityAdding Cybersecurity to a Managed Services Portfolio – FMSP 023
Nick Espinosa of MSSP Security Fanatics discusses some of the pitfalls in layering on security…
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FirewallsAre Your Firewalls Protecting Your Customers’ Networks? – Webinar (On Demand)
Traditional firewalls don’t provide the insight needed to know how traffic flows through…
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Network managementDon’t Let These Wi-Fi Pitfalls Trip You Up
When it’s time to add or rework a wireless network for a client, a lot of little things need to…
![[image] Why Your Client’s Firewall May Not Be Up to the Task of Network Security](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/best-firewalls-security-holes-crumbling-2018-1800x1200-300x180.png)
Network managementWhy Your Client’s Firewall May Not Be Up to the Task of Network Security
A new Sophos report reveals IT pros can’t identify almost half (45%) of the traffic flowing…
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Network managementNot All Hacks Are the Same, Plan Your Network Defenses Accordingly
There’s a vast difference between the incredibly sophisticated long-term attacks against…
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CybersecurityVisibility for Security: You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See – Webinar (On Demand)
As an MSP, your first line of defense for clients is visibility. You need to know exactly which…
![[image] New WPA3 Security Protocol Holds Promise—But It’s Hard to Know Where It Will Succeed](https://www.auvik.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WPA3-analysis-assessment-WiFi-security-protocol-1800x1200-300x180.jpg)
Wireless networksNew WPA3 Security Protocol Holds Promise—But It’s Hard to Know Where It Will Succeed
Lee Badman shares his WPA3 analysis: "As a 20-year veteran of the WLAN industry, I’m not saying…
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Network managementWhy CloudFlare’s Latest Product Launch May Pose a Risk to Your Clients’ Networks
CloudFlare's new DNS service, launched Apr 1, has the potential to cause big network issues for…
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Wireless networksHow to Secure That Small Business WLAN
There are many ways to approach wireless security, and businesses of any size have options.…