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Jitter vs Latency: Definitions and Differences for Better Network Performance

If you’ve ever experienced choppy audio or video calls, slow website loading, or laggy gaming sessions, chances are you’ve dealt with eith
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SNMPv2 vs. SNMPv3: An SNMP Versions Comparison Table

The most significant difference between SNMP v2 and v3 is the level of security for the user on the network. Let’s look at an SNMP versions.
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6 Common Spanning Tree Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Spanning trees save you from loops, which will completely shut down your client’s network. But it has to be configured properly.
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Network Basics: What is Link Aggregation & How Does it Work?

Link aggregation is a way of bundling a bunch of individual Ethernet links together so they act like a single logical link. Learn more here.
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Network Basics: What Is SNMP and How Does It Work?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a framework used to identify devices and monitor performance within a shared network. Review the basics.
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What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know

We’re diving into what the QUIC protocol is, how it works and how it’s used, and how it’s going to impact web traffic in the future.
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Classful and Classless Addressing Explained

Of course, as anyone who has studied for a networking certification can tell you, there is a significant complexity increase between classful and clas
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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.
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What is an ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Table?

Let’s peer under the hood of how ARP tables help us see data similar to the “show arp” or “arp-a” command without having to open a terminal connection
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16 Most Common Network Protocols

Learn about the 30 most common network protocols that power communication, security, and management on modern networks, from essential TCP/IP to speci
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MSP Business Models: When Bigger Isn’t Always Better – FMSP 014

David Pence, CEO of Acumen IT, shares his personal insights on MSP growth—and why he decided to downsize his business. Richard Tubb & Karl Palachuk re

Power Your Productivity With These Simple Biohacks – FIT 082

Neurologist Dr. Mary Rensel shares her tips for increasing your productivity with a little brain care.

Machine Learning & AI Need to Be Part of Your Tech Strategy in 2021 – FIT 081

Now’s the time to add artificial intelligence & machine learning to your organization. The benefits are huge but the costs don’t have to be.

Where to Invest in IT With Stimulus Money – FIT 080

Strategically using PPP dollars or other stimulus money on technology can build resilience into your business

Getting Strategic With Automation and Scripting – FIT 079

We explore the criteria for deciding which IT tasks to automate with scripting, how to find an automation solution that works for your team & ways to

The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage? It Doesn’t Exist – FIT 078

We don’t lack qualified cybersecurity & IT pros, says Spirion CIO Gabe Gumbs. The real problem is technology.

20 Minutes, 7 Insights, 1 Interesting Year – FIT 077

Tune into our recap of some of the best & most popular Frankly IT episodes of 2020.

Service Desk for All – FIT 076

The service desk isn’t just for IT anymore—and that’s great news for IT teams.

SD-WAN in the Age of WFH – FIT 075

With more people working from home permanently, will we see SD-WAN become a viable solution for private residences? Experts say we’re already headed t

Experiment Your Way to Great IT Leadership – FIT 074

Unlock innovation & success from your technical team by applying familiar agile development principles to leadership. Author & coach Melanie Parish sh

Webinars and Events

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Fall 2024 Product Roadmap Update: On-Demand

It’s that time of year again. We’re looking forward to sharing with our customers all the things that Auvik has been working on. Join our Product Mana
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Demo On-Demand: ARM64 Collector

Experience cost-effective, flexible, and scalable network management by deploying Auvik on Raspberry Pi and other ARM64 devices.
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Spring 2024 Product Roadmap Update – On-demand

It’s that time of year again. We’re looking forward to sharing with our customers all the things that Auvik has been working on. Join Glenn Gray, Tren
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