OpsRamp, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, updated its state of the MSP market survey for the first time in two years with some surprising results. The survey was the largest of its kind with more than 600 participants across three geographic regions and 24 countries.

Windows Firewall notifications is a crucial component of Windows 10’s security infrastructure. They are an extension of this protection, informing users about critical security events, such as attempts to access the network or changes to security settings. Understanding how and when to enable or disable these notifications can help IT professionals and Windows users optimize their security settings while minimizing distractions.

Managing IP addresses is essential in the operation and security of modern computer networks. However, the original IP addressing system based on address classes A, B, and C was extremely inefficient in allocating addresses. Many addresses were wasted, rapidly depleting the available IPv4 space. To address this pressing issue, Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) was introduced in 1993. So, if you’re wondering what is CIDR, read on to learn everything you need to know.

Businesses today face a complex web of IT challenges. From network outages to security threats, the demands on IT teams continue to grow. Enter integrated IT management systems — a solution that’s changing how organizations handle their tech infrastructure.

Why is budgeting important for IT departments? IT budgeting plays a vital role in the success of modern organizations. By carefully planning and allocating resources, you can make sure that your IT department supports business objectives while managing costs effectively. This article provides tips on best practices for IT budgeting.

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a standard routing protocol that’s been used the world over for many years. Supported by practically every routing vendor, as well as the open source community, OSPF is one of the few protocols in the IT industry you can count on being available just about anywhere you might need it. Enterprise networks that outgrow a single site will often use OSPF to interconnect their campuses and wide area networks (WANs).

Bro, I ain’t got flow isn’t only heard at your local hip hop mic night. It’s a gripe from many network administrators who have inherited small environments, networks with lower-end gear, or who are in the trenches dealing with a time-sensitive issue and need to dig deep—now. NetFlow is a Layer 3 protocol that, over time, allows administrators to see how much traffic is being generated, by whom, and where that traffic is going.

Despite everyone’s best efforts, network failures happen. And when downtime means lost productivity, fast troubleshooting becomes an integral part of IT operations. So with the addition of SNMP poller history, Auvik providing users an archive for troubleshooting, analysis, and planning. When it comes to managing network issues, diagnosing the root cause is the first step. And often, there’s a gap between when an incident occurs, and when it’s reported. And herein lies a big problem.