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5 best practices for optimizing IP address management

Ever discovered an IP issue only after an end user reported it? If yes, you are not alone! Many network admins without a proactive monitoring solution in place have to constantly deal with recurring IP issues such as IP conflicts and subnet overutilization. As simple as it sounds, IP address management can be a tricky endeavor without the right strategy and management tools. Managing hundreds of IPs across multiple subnets and supernets can be tedious.

How a global leader in car audio technology reduced its downtime by 40% in 8 months with Applications Manager

As a pioneer of audio electronics solutions for all in-vehicle communication demands, this organization has delivered an enhanced driving experience to more than 50 million vehicles across the globe. With over 60 years of experience, this organization has been a trailblazer in the audio electronics industry. It has been recognized by Guinness World Records, NASSCOM, and many more for its contributions to the world of audio technology.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) decoded for beginners

If you are a beginner on your Active Directory (AD) learning journey, then you must have stumbled upon the term LDAP. It’s quite possible that you feel a little lost trying to understand this concept. The objective of this blog is to get you comfortable with LDAP and more confident about your AD learning journey. To begin with, let’s address the subject head-on! What is LDAP?

A practical approach to Active Directory Domain Services, Part 10: A study into Group Policies and AD

We have covered a plethora of topics on Active Directory (AD) in parts one to nine of this series on Active Directory Domain Services. In this final and 10th part, we will look at one other crucial aspect of AD—Group Policies and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). We will discuss what Group Policies are and what role GPOs play in the effective setup of any AD environment.

Info-Tech Research report 2022: 98% of customers say they love OpManager!

Choosing the best network monitoring tool can be mind boggling. Today, network admins need more than a bare-bones network management system (NMS). They need a tool that includes auto-discovery, node and device inventorying, automatic and configurable warning notifications—all joined through a centralized management interface. Today’s buyers of a NMS need to consider their interactions with the product vendor is. Is the vendor trustworthy? Are their policies client-friendly?

What to look for in a Windows network monitoring tool

Monitoring the Windows devices in a network is difficult yet essential since the devices are tasked with the critical functioning of the network. The challenges and complexity increase multi-fold for an enterprise network because each device is associated with many events, services, and processes that must be monitored to ensure the hassle-free operation of both the devices and the network. The devices should be monitored constantly by a network monitoring tool.