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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

Network Documentation Best Practices: What to Create & Why

Networks come in all shapes and sizes, but there are core documentation best practices every network administrator should follow.
Author: Kevin Dooley
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Network Management

Network Diagrams 101: Definitions, Examples & How-To’s

Get tips for effective network diagramming with our expert guide. Explore why network diagrams are important, different types and how to draw.
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

7 Best Network Infrastructure Mapping Tools

Network infrastructure mapping helps you maintain up-to-date maps for quickly diagnosing problems. Similarly, network maps can help everyone in your o
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Configuration & Troubleshooting

Network Design and Best Practices

There’s no one size fits all network design. With the right approach, however, you can create a design that matches your business requirements. Of cou
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Network Management

Best Network Discovery Tools of 2024

You can’t manage what you can’t see—when it comes to the network, you need full visibility & awareness. But you don’t need to spend days tracing wires
Author: Steve Petryschuk
Director & Tech Evangelist, Auvik
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Tech Industry

21 MSP Conferences That Should Be On Your Radar in 2025

Which events should you attend in 2025? Check out what’s on the top of our list
Author: Justin Ong
Community Evangelism Director
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IT Leadership

MSP vs Internal IT: What’s the Right Choice for My Company?

MSP vs. internal IT: what’s right for your business? Explore the benefits and challenges to determine the best IT management strategy for your unique
Author: Rebecca Grassing
Product Marketing Manager, Auvik
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IT Leadership

What is IT Outsourcing?

Outsourcing is a common business practice, and the IT industry is no exception. It shouldn’t be a surprise that companies are turning to IT outsourcin
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

What is an MSP SLA? Everything You Need to Know

As a managed service provider, your success depends largely on the satisfaction of your customers. If they’re happy, they’ll stay with you and recomme
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

What is an MSP? A Beginner’s Guide to Outsourced IT

Picture a calm Tuesday morning at the office. You login to your desktop, ready to tackle the week, when suddenly the screen goes blank. The IT systems
Author: Justin Ong
Community Evangelism Director
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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