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4 Website Security Threats (2022) + Solutions

For server administrators tasked with ensuring the reliable operation of their web applications, the thought of a lurking cyberattack can be one to lose sleep over. An attack on your system and the services you provide could render your web applications unresponsive. What’s worse, important information that depends on privacy and the careful storing of data is put at risk.

Startup and running configuration management

Configurations are considered the heart of network infrastructure. They are often adjusted to improve the overall workflow of the network environment. One small unnecessary change to a configuration can bring down an enterprise’s entire network infrastructure. Therefore, the changes made to configurations must always be checked to ensure they are in sync with the devices to improve efficiency and performance. A network configuration is generally divided into two parts: 1.

How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks

With the increasing use of cloud-based applications, businesses are more reliant than ever on the Internet to deliver WAN traffic. As a result, they’re migrating from MPLS networks to hybrid WAN architectures and SD-WAN technology. Keep reading to learn how to monitor SD-WAN networks with Network Monitoring to identify issues that native SD-WAN monitoring features often miss.

Flows vs. packet captures for network visibility

Recently, I saw some discussion online about how flow data, like NetFlow and sFlow, doesn’t provide enough network visibility compared to doing full packet captures. The idea was that unless you’re doing full packet captures, you’re not doing visibility right. Because I’ve used packet captures so many times in my career, I admit there’s a part of me that wants to agree with this.

Webinar Snippet: How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks

A snippet from our webinar on "How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks." Obkio's Solutions Architect, Sam, explains monitoring SD-WAN Internet connection with Obkio. Obkio is a simple Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting SaaS solution that continuously monitors network and core business applications performance to identify intermittent issues and improve the end-user experience.

Webinar Snippet: How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks - Monitoring Agents

A snippet from our webinar on "How to Monitor SD-WAN Networks." Obkio's Solutions Architect, Sam, explains deploying Monitoring Agents in key network locations. Obkio is a simple Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting SaaS solution that continuously monitors network and core business applications performance to identify intermittent issues and improve the end-user experience.

Exoprise Expands Network Visibility into Microsoft Teams and Leading UCaaS Applications

As businesses pivot towards multiple UCaaS platforms, the latest Exoprise monitoring solution offers deep application and network intelligence to support a modern workforce with a great digital experience.

Expanding the Definition of the Network with Saaslio & Boardgent

Welcome to the last mile of the office network! I’m thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to two new additions to the Auvik family—Saaslio and Boardgent. Combining their product feature set and industry expertise with Auvik, will extend our capabilities to provide a unique toolset designed to solve problems for MSPs and internal IT departments—and effectively manage the end-user experience regardless of location and which applications are being used.