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Why Do Some Routers Drop Packets or Have High Latencies?

Ever wondered why some routers act up, dropping packets or causing annoying latency spikes? We get it – it's frustrating. In this blog post, we're skipping the tech jargon and going straight to the point. In this blog post, we'll uncover the underlying reasons behind the perplexing phenomena of packet loss and high latency.

How SaaS Changed Network Management

Work environments, the network that supports them, and the network management tools to fix those work environments seem to have changed overnight. But the shift was one which was long in the making, several decades to be exact. With the acceleration of work from home due to the pandemic, SaaS services accelerated into a necessity. Along with this dramatic shift, network management shifted to accommodate SaaS and gone were seemingly static paradigms about work and networking.

How to Monitor Network Devices: From Routers to Switches

Welcome to the world of networking, where routers, switches, firewalls and other network devices reign supreme. From the backbone routers that facilitate data flow to the intricate web of switches managing local connections, maintaining a vigilant eye on your network devices is at the core of ensuring a high functioning network infrastructure.

Understanding Network Topology: Types, Best Practices

When you Google ‘Topology,’ it’s defined as ‘the way something is arranged or interconnected’. A similar definition extends into the digital world, especially in a computer network. Network topology is the structure and arrangement of the network and its devices. The question is- why should you care about network topologies? The answer is that your whole work depends on the digital realm in this era, and you want everything to run smoothly.

Digital Realty and Console Connect Collaborate for Greater Interconnectivity

In today's hyper-connected world where data reigns supreme, businesses need agile, reliable, and cost-effective ways to seamlessly integrate their digital ecosystems. Understanding this critical need, Console Connect and Digital Realty are taking our collaboration to the next level to bring new levels of connectivity and choice to enterprises, carriers, and service providers.

What is Software-Defined Networking (SDN)?

Modern networking methodologies have evolved significantly, paving the way for innovations like Software-Defined Networking (SDN). Recent trends, such as increased demand for cloud services, data center virtualization, and the growing complexity of networks, have necessitated more dynamic and flexible network solutions. These advancements have set the stage for SDN by highlighting the limitations of traditional, hardware-centric networking.

8 Common Network Issues & How to Address Them

A stable network is synonymous with operational reliability in an era where digital transactions and communications form the backbone of most operations. Unstable networks can lead to many problems – from lost revenue to damaged reputations. Imagine a retail company experiencing network slowdowns or outages during a high-volume sales period. This could result in significant sales losses and customer dissatisfaction.

NGINX Access and Error Logs

Nginx, a widely used web server and reverse proxy, maintains two crucial logs that provide valuable insights into its performance and user interactions: the access log and the error log. These logs play a pivotal role in monitoring and troubleshooting web server activities. The access log records every request made to the server, capturing details such as the requested URL, client's IP address, response status code, and user agent.