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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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Network Management

How to Create a Network Assessment Report with This Template

Learn how to create a network assessment report for your clients quickly and thoroughly.
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Tech Industry

Gifts for IT Professionals: The 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Need gifts for the IT professionals in your life? rom home networking to gaming to SaaS-Mas, we’ve got you covered.
Author: Dana Krook
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Troubleshoot Routing Problems

During equipment setup or failures, issues from design or config errors emerge. Explore troubleshooting tips.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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SaaS Management

Master Your SaaS Discovery Process Using Auvik

Discover 7 steps to master SaaS discovery using Auvik. Enhance IT governance, productivity, and security in our comprehensive guide.
Author: John Harden
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IT Leadership

3 Strategies for Becoming a Network Visionary

Some organizations actively view and leverage the network as a vector of business innovation. Here are 3 common characteristics.
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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IT Leadership

3 Ways to Build a Network That Supports Business Innovation

Here are the digital transformation outcomes that the network can help enable for your business.
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

9 Education IT Trends and How Network Management Software Can Help

Remote learning, new technologies and more are all making their way into classrooms across the globe. But how do these trends affect the network?
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

What is DHCP?

In the early years of the internet, it was common to simply use a spreadsheet to manually assign and track IP addresses. We’d be given a generous pool
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

How MSPs Can Create a Future-Proof Business

Learn what areas to focus on when future-proofing your MSP business and how to approach them strategically.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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SaaS Management

3 Key Insights from the Gartner® Market Guide for SaaS Management Platforms

Auvik is featured as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner Market Guide for SaaS Management Platforms. Get our 3 top insights.
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