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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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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

MSP Productivity: The High Cost of Sleepy Employees

With so many tickets, projects, and deadlines, IT pros are often overworked and under-rested. But sleep matters. Here’s why.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Network Management

Building Network Redundancy for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Building redundancy into a network requires planning and expertise. But a little knowledge and planning can make a network scalable for almost nothing
Author: Keith Tokash
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Why Your MSP Pricing Should Reflect Value, Not Time

Peace of mind, time/cost savings, or something else. The perceived value of a service is rarely based on the time you spend delivering the work.
Author: Richard Tubb
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Network Management

Network Monitoring: How to Handle High CPU Utilization Alerts

Here are a few common reasons for high CPU utilization on network devices and how to address them.
Author: Ray Patel
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

MSP Productivity: How to Deal With a Constantly Ringing Phone

How your MSP business deals with client phone calls can make or break your team’s productivity. Here’s how to take control of those ringing phones.
Author: Richard Tubb
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Network Management

6+ Awesome Places to Get Network Training Online

Whether you want a months-long training course taught by pros or a quick overview, it’s easy to find online network training to meet your needs.
Author: Dana Oros
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Devices

What to Look for in a Next-Generation Firewall

Considering a next-generation firewall? Here are the most common NGFW features and advice on picking the device that’s relevant to your client needs.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Network Management

Clock Signal issue: These Are the Vendors and Devices Affected by Intel Atom C2000 Chips

Intel Atom C2000 series chips have a clock signal problem that can cause devices to brick. Check this list of affected vendors and devices.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Could Your Tech Team Be More Productive by Working Less?

A short work week can boost productivity, employee wellness, morale, recruiting, and retention. Could a reduced work schedule work for your IT team?
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Network Management

How to Look Up a Custom OID

Is there a network device you want to learn more about or monitor? Being able to look up OIDs (the device’s Object Identifiers) is the key.
Author: Dana Oros
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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