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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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IT Leadership

MSP vs Internal IT: What’s the Right Choice for My Company?

MSP vs. internal IT: what’s right for your business? Explore the benefits and challenges to determine the best IT management strategy for your unique
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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IT Leadership

What is IT Outsourcing?

Outsourcing is a common business practice, and the IT industry is no exception. It shouldn’t be a surprise that companies are turning to IT outsourcin
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

What is an MSP SLA? Everything You Need to Know

As a managed service provider, your success depends largely on the satisfaction of your customers. If they’re happy, they’ll stay with you and recomme
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

What is an MSP? A Beginner’s Guide to Outsourced IT

Picture a calm Tuesday morning at the office. You login to your desktop, ready to tackle the week, when suddenly the screen goes blank. The IT systems
Author: Justin Ong
Community Evangelism Director
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Network Management

7 Steps to a Comprehensive Network Assessment with Auvik

Learn practical steps for effective network assessments for your MSP clients, boosting security, performance, and IT infrastructure health.
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

What are the 7 Layers of OSI model

The OSI network model is an important conceptual reference used in network design and management. Its seven layers help IT professionals better troubl
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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SaaS Management

SaaS Budget Planning Guide for IT Professionals

Discover how to master SaaS budget planning with our comprehensive guide. Learn about effective SaaS budgeting, key strategies for SaaS budget plannin
Author: John Harden
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SaaS Management

What is SaaS Ops? SaaS Operations Meaning, Challenges, and Best Practices

Get the essentials of SaaS Ops, including challenges, solutions, and best practices to optimize cost, productivity, and security in your org.
Author: John Harden
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SaaS Management

13 SaaS Optimization Tips for IT Leaders

Discover SaaS optimization strategies for IT leaders, with 13 essential tips to boost efficiency, security, and ROI in your SaaS ecosystem.
Author: John Harden
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SaaS Management

How to Create a SaaS Spend Management Strategy

Learn how to create an effective spend management strategy for your SaaS investments. Get key tips to optimize costs and unlock savings.
Author: John Harden
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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