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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

Configuring an Internet Connection for a Cloud-Hosted Environment

Here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re minimizing outages for your cloud-hosted clients. Part 2 of a series.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Network Management

Here’s What a Network Needs After a Cloud Migration

Dig into the implications of cloud migration and network changes required to make sure a client is set up for cloud success.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

Warning: Your Best Employees Could Be Your Biggest Weakness

Employees are your MSP’s greatest asset. But they can also leave your business vulnerable. Take these steps to protect yourself.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Tech Industry

The 12 Days of Networking

On the first day of networking my true love gave to me…
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Devices

Migrating a Cisco ASA Firewall Configuration From Old Syntax to New

Cisco made big changes to the configuration syntax on ASA firewalls starting in version 8.3. Here are some real-world pointers.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Tech Industry

Best of the Rant’s Just for Fun Product Picks 2015

Here are our picks for the top 15 Just for Fun products of 2015.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Tech Industry

IT Nation Conference 2015: Photo Report

Auvik’s time at the biggest MSP conference of the year: IT Nation. Here’s what happened on (& off) the conference floor.
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

The Break-Fix Model is Killing Your MSP Business

Transitioning away from break-fix IT services could make a world of difference to the success of your managed services business.
Author: Alex Hoff
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

The 7 Components of a Complete (& Profitable) Managed Network Service

A complete managed network service ensures your clients get all the support they need but also ensures you can deliver that support profitably.
Author: Alex Hoff
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

There’s a Profit-Eating Gap in Your MSP Software Stack

For any MSP task, you can bet there’s a piece of software that will help you do it faster, better, and for less. But there’s one thing missing.
Author: Alex Hoff
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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