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Tech Industry

Cisco Live US 2015: Photo Report

Auvik’s first time at #CLUS. Here are some of the great things we saw, heard, and experienced.
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Network Management

Network Management: In Search of a Few Good GUIs

Easy-to-use network management interfaces have been few and far between. The good news? Things are getting better as the network culture shifts.
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Network Management

Google, Zero-Trust Networks, and the Future of Security

Zero-trust is in the news again with Google’s recent announcement. Here’s what their move means for network security.
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Network Management

How to Configure IPv6 on Cisco Devices

Go beyond the basics of IPv6 and learn how to enable and configure IPv6 on a simple network, including routing and security commands.
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Network Management

Electricity Basics for the Network Administrator

A network admin needs to be a smart consumer of electricity, which means knowing what questions to ask and what the answers mean.
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Tech Industry

This Is the Auvik Way

Guided by 7 key principles, we’re on a mission to craft the world’s best networking software. Welcome to the Auvik Way.
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Network Management

5 Great Reasons to Manage Your Network in the Cloud

Dive into the perks of cloud network management with Auvik’s Alex Hoff, and see why it often outshines on-prem solutions.
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Network Management

6 Essential First Steps in a New Network Admin Job

Where do you start when you step into a totally unfamiliar network? Read on for some tips on taking the reins of an infrastructure you know nothing about.
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Network Management

An Introduction to Network Authentication Protocols

Centralized authentication improves network manageability and security. Learn about authentication protocols RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP & Active Directory.
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Network Management

SDN: What Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Need to Know in 2015

Software-defined networking (SDN) is still years from being practical in a small or mid-sized business. But you should be getting ready for it.
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Network Management

Why Good Network Management is More Important Than Ever

Network management tops the list of plans and concerns for IT administrators in 2015, a new survey from TechTarget reveals. Here’s why.
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Network Management

12 Network Administrator Books to Own

What are must-haves for your network admin library? Here are 12 indispensables: from routing and security to troubleshooting and time management.
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Network Management

8 Common Network Topologies & How to Use Them [SlideShare]

Get 8 of the most common network topologies for LAN and WAN construction, along with diagrams, tips, best practice recommendations, and more.
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Network Management

My Favorite Network Tools: René Molenaar

René Molenaar, network trainer, shares the tools that make his life—and his students’ lives—easier and better.
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IT Leadership

How to Explain Highly Technical Ideas to Non-Technical People

Executives really appreciate techies who communicate well. If you value your career, it’s time to get good at it.
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