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A Guide to Effective Network Load Testing & Load Balancing

When it comes to network management, there are two challenges that are ever-present; ensuring optimal network performance and maintaining uninterrupted network connectivity. Network admins are the unsung heroes, diligently managing the digital highways that connect the modern world. To maintain the delicate balance between seamless user experience and network reliability, two crucial practices come to the forefront: Network Load Testing and Load Balancing.

Future-Proofing Government IT: Balancing Innovation, Security, and Sovereignty in a Changing World

Get a practical look at how Australian government IT leaders can future-proof infrastructure with flexible, sovereign-aligned connectivity. This blog was originally published on PublicSectorNetwork.com.au on 11th June 2025 and republished with permission. As digital transformation accelerates across the public sector, Australian government agencies face a complex challenge: how to modernize IT infrastructure while safeguarding sovereignty, strengthening security, and maintaining compliance.

How to fix high CPU temperature: A network admin's checklist

It’s 2 AM. Your phone buzzes. A critical server’s CPU is maxing out again. But this time, the issue isn’t just high usage. It’s heat. As a network admin, you’re trained to monitor traffic patterns, patch vulnerabilities, and respond to performance slowdowns. But high CPU temperature? That’s the silent system killer many still underestimate. Without a proactive plan, it can knock out performance, rack up hardware costs, and shorten the lifespan of your infrastructure.

Interacting With Log Data in Security Event Manager

SolarWinds Security Event Manager is designed to give users a centralized view of logs and events occurring across their network, and quickly and easily recall specific logs and identify suspicious patterns and behaviors in that data. This video gives a quick overview of the features in SEM, making it easy for users to view and interact with their log data.

The Benefits of Using Juniper's Network Monitoring Tools for IT Operations

More data means more complexities in IT networks. Hence, the right solution is needed to monitor such networks. Many companies struggle without the right tools, and they often lose great business opportunities because they are unable to identify performance-related issues upfront. Network monitoring is thus essential for business success. It helps build healthy network performance, saving companies money in the long run.