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How to Configure a Multicast Linux Network

In a world where consumer-level computing technology has been largely dominated by Windows, many users remain unaware of the need for administrators to configure and maintain network hardware and environments based on the Linux operating system. But Linux in its various distributions and the Unix operating system from which they derive have for decades provided the backbone for the core systems that make consumer-level computing and indeed many aspects of daily life possible.

Become an eagle-eyed network admin using OpManager's push notifications

The secret to exceptional network management is periodically identifying and diagnosing network problems. Putting your experts at the network operations center (NOC) all day watching for a device to go down isn’t the best use of your workforce’s time. There has to be a smarter way to view potential network pitfalls without being glued to the chair in your NOC.

Zero Trust Security: Supporting a CARTA approach with Network Security

Learn how to support, what Gartner has termed, a continuous adaptive risk and trust assessment (CARTA) when building a CaaS platform using Kubernetes. Network security enables microsegmentation and is a core component of a zero trust security model. It allows you to protect your workloads against threats without relying on assumptions about the network, infrastructure, and workloads.

Setting Up Your First Client in Auvik

Setting up a client in Auvik is easy and only takes a few minutes. Watch as we walk you through three simple steps to kickstart your Auvik trial—from signing up for your trial to creating your first client site in Auvik to deploying your first Auvik collector. Then, give it a try and get ready to discover more about your client’s network than you’ve ever seen before.

Traffic Analyzers: I already have a capture, and now what?

When we are faced with a performance problem related to those responsible for the applications and those responsible for the network platform, we usually think about how useful it would be to have a traffic analyzer that clarifies the real origin of the problem. Now, many times we see network analysts who after installing the tool feel overwhelmed by the amount of information it offers them.

How Cisco ACI and AppDynamics Deliver a Great End-User Experience

Cisco ACI-AppDynamics integration helps business-critical applications run flawlessly. By providing deep visibility and powerful correlation across the application and network, this seamless interaction enables teams to deliver a positive end-user experience.

MSP Network Basics: What is SNMP?

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is vital for managing networks. Without it, network management tools can't identify devices, monitor network performance, or keep track of changes to the network. If you want to learn more about this important protocol, start with this SNMP primer featuring Steve Petryschuk, Auvik's director of system engineering.