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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

An Introduction to Web Proxies

Web proxies intercept traffic from your systems as they move to others, analyze the packets, and send the data along.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Cybersecurity

What Is Two-Factor Authentication and Why Is It Important?

Two-factor authentication or 2FA requires a user to identify themselves in two ways—or using two different methods—before allowing them to access an a
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Tech Industry

Candy, Keynotes, and Costumes: IT Nation Connect 2019 Photo Recap

Last week, nine members of the Auvik team flew to Orlando, Florida to take part in the 15th annual IT Nation Connect event. Here are some highlights.
Author: Annette Hynes
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Cybersecurity

Continuum Navigate East 2019: 4 Cybersecurity Takeaways

With recent MSP-targeted ransomware attacks fresh in the minds of all attendees, cybersecurity took Continuum Navigate East 2019 by storm. What was ev
Author: Annette Hynes
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Tech Industry

4 Key Takeaways From the 2019 Managing Network Vendor Diversity Report

The managed services industry has experienced a lot of change: tech trends are evolving, new products are being released, and client expectations are
Author: Annette Hynes
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Network Management

What Is Network Agility and Why Does It Matter?

What does network agility actually mean? We surfed the web and analyzed what (almost) everyone has to say. And now we’ve broken it down into an easy t
Author: Annette Hynes
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Network Management

Auvik Use Case: Proactively Monitor and Manage Networks

By doing the behind-the-scenes work before something goes wrong, you’ll keep your client networks running smoothly. Know what that means? You own the
Author: Annette Hynes
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

6 Awesome TED Talks Every MSP Needs to See

As the managed services market becomes increasingly competitive, you’re likely looking for ways to boost your MSP’s productivity and efficiency. We su
Author: Annette Hynes
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Should the MSP Leader Sit With the Team?

If you’re an MSP owner or leader, consultant Richard Tubb encourages you to find a way to separate from your team for at least some portions of the we
Author: Richard Tubb
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IT Leadership

6 Ways to Save Yourself (and Others) From Tech Burnout

Symptoms of burnout start off small, with employees experiencing reduced efficiency and energy, lowered levels of motivation, reduced job satisfaction
Author: Annette Hynes
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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