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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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Careers Blog

What to Expect in Your Technical Interview Process at Auvik

Here’s how the technical interview process works, what to prepare, and tips for each step.
Author: Dan Webster
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Tech Industry

8 Secret Struggles Today’s MSPs Are Dealing With

While MSPs are willing to share industry trends they’re taking advantage of, they’re not always willing to talk about the ones they’re losing sleep ov
Author: Annette Hynes
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

An MSP’s Guide to Quarterly Business Reviews

Quarterly business reviews (QBRs) are one of the best tools you can use when it comes to being transparent and keeping your clients updated on all the
Author: Susan Perez
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Tech Industry

Network Nightmares Vol. 2: Open Call for Submissions

Auvik wants your nightmares (your network nightmares)! Our open call for Network Nightmares, Vol. 2 is here! Spooky season is back, and it’s time for
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Careers Blog

5 Ways Our Onboarding Sets You Up For Success

When you start at Auvik, you’ll learn how each team works, meet our CEO, and be paired with another Auvikian to support your transition. Tessa Dent, P
Author: Archana Arunan
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

5 Success Tips for a Winning MSP Business Plan

How do you grow your MSP business? Here are five tips from the experts at the MSP Growth Summit to fuel your business growth.
Author: Lindsay Windover-Kroes
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Why Your MSP Needs a Network Infrastructure Tool

For new and growing MSPs, you need to discover tools and processes that help you do more with less. Does that mean a network infrastructure tool?
Author: Alex Hoff
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

What is Edge Computing?

Data has become an incredibly valuable commodity for most businesses. With so many people connected to the internet, the data we generate is increasin
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

10 Ways MSPs Can Punch Above Their Weight

Being a small MSP doesn’t mean you can’t compete—you just need to be more strategic than the other guy. Here are 10 ways to step up your game.
Author: Alex Hoff
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Careers Blog

What Flexibility Means Working at Auvik

We know flexibility is a top priority for candidates in their job search today. Hear from three employees about what it looks like to them.
Author: Archana Arunan
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What’s your shadow IT risk factor?

Find out in this free guide and exercise kit.
cover of shadow IT ebook
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