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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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Protocols & Communication

SNMPv2 vs. SNMPv3: An SNMP Versions Comparison Table

The most significant difference between SNMP v2 and v3 is the level of security for the user on the network. Let’s look at an SNMP versions.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

6 Common Spanning Tree Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Spanning trees save you from loops, which will completely shut down your client’s network. But it has to be configured properly.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: What is Link Aggregation & How Does it Work?

Link aggregation is a way of bundling a bunch of individual Ethernet links together so they act like a single logical link. Learn more here.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: What Is SNMP and How Does It Work?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a framework used to identify devices and monitor performance within a shared network. Review the basics.
Author: Dana Oros
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Configure Syslog on a Cisco Device

Every modern network device has at least some syslog capabilities. Learn all you need to know about how to configure syslog on Cisco devices here.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Protocols & Communication

What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know

We’re diving into what the QUIC protocol is, how it works and how it’s used, and how it’s going to impact web traffic in the future.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Devices

Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Network Switches: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between Layer 2 and Layer 3 network switches and how critical are they to a properly functioning network?
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

What is a Subnet Mask? Examples, Uses and Benefits

Learn about subnet masks in our guide. Includes fundamentals of IPv4 and IPv6 subnetting, plus an overview of tools you really need.
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Network Management

How to Find IP Addresses on a Network and Monitor their Usage

If you’re looking for a specific IP address, the simplest way to discover that device is to use the ICMP ping command. Typing in “ping ” with the addr
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

Classful and Classless Addressing Explained

Of course, as anyone who has studied for a networking certification can tell you, there is a significant complexity increase between classful and clas
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, 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