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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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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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SaaS Management

SaaS Management: An In-Depth Guide for IT Teams

Learn what SaaS management is, why it’s important and what to look for in a SaaS management platform, including best practices.
Author: John Harden
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Protocols & Communication

The Future of Private Addresses: Goodbye NAT, Hello IPv6

So how do we get from IPv4 to IPv6—which we all agree has to happen—when there’s still a raging debate about one of the biggest band-aids – Network Ad
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

What Every Network Admin Should Know About IPv6

IPv6 comes pre-enabled on a lot of network devices—dangerous unless you’re in control. Here’s what you need to know to implement and manage IPv6 well.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Network Management

What is Network Topology? Definition and Overview of Types

Discover the essentials of network topology, types and tools. Learn how to optimize network management with our network topology guide.
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Tech Industry

20 Awesome T-Shirts for Tech Geeks

Whether you’re coding, gaming, or just geeking out, these 20 awesome T-shirts are perfect for showing off your love for all things tech.
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Tech Industry

15 Cloud Migration Statistics and Trends for 2024

Cloud adoption has seen surprising developments in recent years. Here are 15 cloud migration statistics IT professionals need to understand to plan fo
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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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