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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

What Is a Network Diagram?

What is a network diagram and why is it important for your business? Learn more about the importance and purpose of a network diagram from Auvik.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Network Management

The Importance of Network Documentation

The importance of network documentation becomes very clear when you have to sit down and troubleshoot a network from top to bottom. Or when there’s a
Author: Destiny Bertucci
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Network Management

Network Throughput vs Bandwidth and How to Measure It

Learn everything you need to know about network throughput from the experts at Auvik Networks. And while we’re at it, let’s cover the fundamentals of
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Cybersecurity

Securing Your DNS

Why does DNS security matter, and what are some security options available to help protect your network from DNS data attacks?
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

11 Network Traffic Terms to Know

Monitoring network traffic is important—but first you need to understand the basic terms and concepts. Here are 11 key network traffic terms to know.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

What are Network Address Translation and Port Address Translation?

NAT—network address translation—is an important tool for both conserving IP addresses and enhancing security. Here’s how it works.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Network Management

Evolving Your IT Skills in a SaaS World

Here’s how to evolve your IT skills as the adoption of SaaS—and XaaS (everything as a service)—continues.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Networks at Risk Due to Widespread Gaps in Basic Network Management Activities: Report

The Network Field Report 2021, a new study from Auvik Networks, reveals how in-house IT administrators manage their networks.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Tech Industry

The Top 8 Frankly IT Podcast Episodes of 2020

What were people listening to in 2020? These 8 Frankly IT podcast episodes were the most downloaded of the year.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Network Management

How COVID-19 Changed Our Internet Habits

COVID-19 has us all spending more time in front of screens & has changed the way we use networks and the internet. Here’s what it means for IT pros.
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