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Enhancing Network Reliability: How to Measure, Test & Improve It

Whether you're a business owner or an IT pro, you know that a solid network is the foundation of your organization’s success. And that’s where Network Reliability comes in. Think about it: a key video call with a client, a crucial file transfer right before a deadline, or an online transaction on your e-commerce site. What do they all have in common? They all depend on a network that just works—no glitches, no interruptions.

Beyond Their Intended Scope: BGP Goof-UPX

In this second installment of Beyond Their Intended Scope, we analyze a recent BGP leak out of Brazil that briefly affected networks around the world. Because this routing mishap was a path leak (i.e., did not involve any mis-originations and therefore immune from RPKI ROV protection), it demonstrates why we need a thing called ASPA … ASAP.

Analysts Share Their 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions

It's the start of a new year. Like last year, I want to examine what analysts are predicting for the cybersecurity landscape in 2025 and the risks they feel will be front and center. There is no shortage of predictions for this year’s cybersecurity landscape outlook—so many, it's impossible to compile them all. While not a thorough summary of the threats and risks in 2025, this article highlights the most common topics covered by cybersecurity specialists.

Network Configuration and Change Management: Seven Best Practices for 2025 & Beyond

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, networks are more complex than ever. With the expansion of multi-cloud environments, 5G rollouts, IoT adoption, and ever-evolving security threats, IT teams are under immense pressure to keep networks running smoothly while ensuring compliance and minimizing downtime. This is where Network Configuration and Change Management (NCCM) comes in to play.

Easiest Way to Monitor NGINX Performance with OpenTelemetry

If you're looking for a straightforward way to collect NGINX metrics via OpenTelemetry and send them to your Graphite-based monitoring setup, this article is for you! With minimal configuration you’ll be collecting key metrics from your NGINX connections within minutes. In this article, we'll explain how to install the OpenTelemetry Collector, and easily configure it to receive and export NGINX metrics to a Hosted Carbon endpoint.

Are Cyber Threats Your White Whale?

Are cyber threats your white whale? Relentless? Unpredictable? And always lurking just beneath the surface? You wouldn’t chase a White Whale without the right crew and firepower—so why navigate the cyber seas unprotected? With continuous monitoring, rapid threat detection, and expert defense, N-able keeps your business afloat—no matter what dangers lie beneath. So you're the threat hunter, not the hunted.

SolarWinds 2025.1: New Network Device Support You Need to See!

Discover what’s new in SolarWinds Platform 2025.1! This update brings expanded network device support for Aruba, Fortinet, Ruckus Smart Zone Wireless, and Extreme Networks. Get hardware health insights, Layer 2 & 3 metrics, VLAN details, routing table utilization, and more!

Passing the Phone: Auvik Way Edition

The Auvik Way, in Action! At Auvik, our culture isn’t just words on a page—it’s what drives us every day. The Auvik Way is a set of principles that shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. At RKO, we decided to bring it to life in a fun way! We asked Auvikians to "pass the phone" to a coworker who truly embodies one of our principles—and the results were nothing short of inspiring. Check out the video to see how our team uplifts, supports, and celebrates each other.