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Expanding Monitoring Coverage with Device Self-Certification in DX NetOps

For most network operations teams today, there are a dizzying array of technologies in play, and more keep getting added to the mix. To efficiently manage these multi-vendor, multi-technology environments, it is vital to leverage network observability solutions that provide comprehensive coverage. This post examines how DX NetOps by Broadcom helps address this imperative.

DNS misconfiguration can happen to anyone - the question is how fast can you detect it?

Even after decades of building web applications and troubleshooting live production issues, the thrill of solving why some random website is failing never fades. Last week, a colleague shared a link to ONUG’s website about their upcoming event in NYC this fall. I clicked on the link, and was waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the page to load and it did not. Finally, after about 30 seconds, Chrome greets me with “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT”

What is Network Visualization? Three Words: Mapping, Dashboards and Reports

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a network map, dashboard, report, or other style of visualization is invaluable for IT pros. While network admins may live deep in the weeds, their bosses and other company execs prefer a high-level view that presents the big story.

7 trends to watch when considering gen AI adoption

AI is the current “big thing” in tech and its development marks a pivotal chapter in computing history, where it is redefining how industries operate globally. As IT leaders and CTOs navigate their organisations through this transformative landscape, understanding the direction generative AI is heading and knowing how to manage this technology effectively is crucial.

Welcome to the Experience Driven NOC Network Path Change Alarms and Drill Down Context Pages

On your journey to the Experience-Driven NOC, DX NetOps 22,2 is enabling network operations centers to utilize their standard operating procedures and workflows to triage the performance of the entire network path of any user experience - over managed or unmanaged networks. As with any workflow, we start with an alarm and enable operations to drill down, in-context to the offending network device; giving operators enhanced visibility into network path performance along with key KPIs for focused troubleshooting on any and all user experience impact.

Cost of Cloud Services: Everything You Need to Know

As businesses of all sizes migrate to digital solutions, the cost of cloud services becomes a pivotal consideration. While cloud computing offers scalable, on-demand resources, it’s important to understand its cost structure to budget effectively and maximize ROI. Data storage, compute power, and network usage can cause significant variation in prices.

ECN explained: Navigate congestion for faster, smoother data delivery

Fact: No one likes traffic congestion. That’s why no one pines for the days before Google Maps. Thanks to navigation apps on our phones and cars, we can see traffic updates that help us avoid busy roads during rush hour and reach our destinations faster. The same logic applies to content delivered over the Internet. Congestion on the web happens when data packets flood the network, causing delays and packet loss.

Zero-Trust mTLS Automation with HAProxy and SPIFFE/SPIRE

Whether you’re running a service mesh composed of HAProxy instances or facilitating communication between multiple systems, ensuring the authentication of traffic between your services is critical. This zero-trust security model operates under the assumption that you should not extend trust without verification, even within your own systems. By verifying every interaction, you mitigate the risks that arise when third parties imitate your systems.

Top 10 How-To Guides To Improve Your Network

Tech providers often provide valuable resources to help you optimize your network. Here are ten of our recent favorites. Cloud, network, data center, and managed service providers often go beyond just offering their services. Explore any of your providers’ websites, and you’ll often find an abundance of resources with actionable guidance that can help improve and maintain an efficient enterprise network.

Is Your IT Network Ready for 2025 and Beyond?

Today’s IT environments are larger and more diverse than ever before. MSPs and IT teams are constantly navigating a growing list of endpoints, an ever-changing threat landscape, and error-prone human workflows. It leads to mishaps, silos, and redundancies that, in turn, lead to unnecessary added costs.