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Application-down Troubleshooting Through the Eyes of a Network Engineer

Imagine yourself wearing the hat of a network engineer, where no two days at work are alike. In this dynamic environment, you're often the first point of contact when something remotely IT-related goes wrong, with users frequently pointing fingers at the network. Yet, your expertise lies in knowing the intricacies of network traffic, a vital skill for addressing operational and performance challenges.

Upgrade to DX UIM 23.4 During Broadcom Support's Designated Weekend Upgrade Program

DX Unified Infrastructure Management (DX UIM) 23.4 is a major, new release of our cornerstone solution for full stack infrastructure observability. This release is due for general availability on January 15, 2024. This release meets the requirement for addressing web-scale IT complexity in enterprises, government agencies, and managed service providers. With this release, customers can manage hybrid, multi-cloud environments and optimize IT operations intelligence.

VoIP Jitter Survival Guide: How to Diagnose, Monitor & Troubleshoot

Step into the world of VoIP, where the battle for crystal-clear communication is often waged against a formidable opponent – jitter. For those immersed in the world of VoIP, the term "jitter" may send shivers down the spine, as it introduces disruptions, delays, and overall degradation of call quality.

10 Networking Trends, Statistics, and Predictions for 2024

Understanding emerging networking trends is increasingly important for IT professionals and companies of all sizes to stay competitive. The global network infrastructure market is expected to reach $197.8 billion by the end of 2024 and increase to $256 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.67%. This is a projected $58.2 billion increase in just four years. Staying current with developments in the industry, as well as anticipating where these trends may lead, is vital.

The Benefits and Drawbacks of SNMP and Streaming Telemetry

Is SNMP on life support, or is it as relevant today as ever? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. SNMP is reliable, customizable, and very widely supported. However, SNMP has some serious limitations, especially for modern network monitoring — limitations that streaming telemetry solves. In this post, learn about the advantages and drawbacks of SNMP and streaming telemetry and why they should both be a part of a network visibility strategy.

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10 Reasons for Poor Teams and Zoom Call Quality

Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) platforms play a vital role in facilitating seamless communication and efficient teamwork within the modern digital workplace. This reality is particularly important in light of the growing prevalence of hybrid and remote work. Zoom and Microsoft Teams, two leading UCC applications, have gained widespread popularity across global organizations. Before the rise of Zoom, often Cisco Webex or Goto-Meeting was the collaborative and presentation platform of choice for Enterprises. What's detailed here for Zoom and Teams, also holds true for the more traditional remote meeting apps like Webex and Goto.

Succeeding with Teams Phone in 2024

Moving to Teams Phone as your primary voice system can save money and provide a great user experience, or it can “crash and burn”. In a two-part workshop, I had the opportunity to explore insights to help migrate successfully to Teams Phone with Greg Zweig of Ribbon. (Ribbon was kind enough to sponsor both workshop sessions.) This article summarizes the information we covered in the workshop.

DX UIM 23.4 Sets a New Standard for Infrastructure Observability

DX Unified Infrastructure Management 23.4 (DX UIM 23.4) is now available. DX UIM 23.4 is the latest version of our cornerstone, full-stack infrastructure observability solution for hybrid cloud and traditional data center environments. DX UIM is a key component of AIOps by Broadcom, a suite of solutions that leverage best-of-breed domain monitoring tools and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights and enable intelligent automation across the IT operations stack.

What is Network Error Rate & How to Measure It

If you've ever wondered why your network occasionally plays hard to get or experienced those head-scratching moments when everything seems fine, yet something's not quite right – you're in the right place. As the digital landscape evolves, understanding and effectively managing Network Error Rate has become a pivotal aspect of maintaining a robust and efficient network infrastructure.