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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

MSP Networking: Definitions, Insights and Strategies

Discover key MSP networking strategies and tools. Learn to manage complex networks effectively, explore trends, and overcome challenges.
Author: Nolan Greene
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Devices

3 Switch Features You Should Never Change

In a handful of recent incidents, I helped clients troubleshoot network problems. The errors turned out to be switch features that were changed from t
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Cybersecurity

What is Network Security?

Network security is a variety of different resources, behaviors, software, hardware components, and policies. The priorities and elements of network s
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Protocols & Communication

What is 802.1X Authentication?

Want to understand network access control, and authentication 802.1X at the base layer? This article goes through all the ins and outs of 802.1X.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

What is Network Access Control? A Complete Guide to NAC

As networks scale to support IoT and remote workers, network access control is critical. See how NAC secures access across complex environments.
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

Dealing with Rogue DHCP Servers

First, understand what a Rogue DHCP server is, how it works, and how it can threaten your network. Then, techniques to prevent them.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Find and Fix IP Address Conflicts

IP address conflict resolution 101 – /ipconfig release, /ipconfig renew. If that doesn’t work, here are some tips to find and fix IP address conflicts
Author: Lawrence Popa
Sales Engineer, Auvik
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

How to Troubleshoot a Broadcast Storm

Broadcast storms are a major pain point for network admins. Learn more about what they are, what causes them, and how to deal with them.
Author: Ray Patel
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Network Management

Passing Grade: Top 3 Recommendations for School Network Administrators

Peace of mind. There is nothing else like it. And when you’ve planned well, taken decisive action to document, close gaps, review policies, standardiz
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Network Management

What is Network Visualization?

Network visualization is a map of connected links, nodes, and other data points to show network paths between endpoints. Let’s review some examples.
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