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Assessing the real cost of egress charges

Console Connect recently hosted a live webinar called ‘Assessing the Real Cost of Egress’ that discussed the findings of a new research paper which identified an egress fee breakeven point for businesses who switch to a private network solution. The research study, entitled ‘A Business Case for Internet-Bypass Solutions in 2023’ authored by William B.

6 Best IP Address Trackers to Identify IP Addresses in 2023

IP address tracking software has become an important tool for IT professionals and internet users. Stay with us as we go through the seven best IP address tracking software that can be the game changer for your internet security concerns and other uses. What Is an IP Address? Why Do I Need IP Address Tracking Software? Different Types of IP Tracker Tools 6 Best IP Address Trackers 1. SolarWinds IP Address Manager (Free Trial) 2. Advanced IP Scanner 3. GestioIP 4. BlueCat IPAM 5. ManageEngine OpUtils 6.

Hyperscalers: Reshaping the Optical Transport Market - And Telcos are Getting the Picture

Hyperscalers are driving the shape of new metro optical networks – literally. AWS, Microsoft and Google have reshaped data center to data center connectivity over the years and now, as they populate their data centers with telecoms equipment, they are deploying it in higher density, with a better power utilization than telcos get. This is because they are not depth constrained so can go up to 600 millimeters deep unlike the standard telco 300mm hard limitation.

What Is Network Optimization?

A fast, dependable, and efficient network is critical for business success in today’s connected world. Network optimization is a vital component of network management that can assist organizations in improving network performance, lowering costs, increasing security, and improving user experience. Network optimization is more important than ever with the growing demand for high-speed connectivity and real-time data processing.

Nginx Metrics and Logs Monitoring with OpenTelemetry

Nginx metrics and logs monitoring are important to ensure that Nginx is performing as expected and to identify and resolve problems quickly. In this tutorial, you will install OpenTelemetry Collector to collect Nginx metrics and logs and then send the collected data to SigNoz for monitoring and visualization. In this tutorial, we cover: If you want to jump straight into implementation, start with this pre-requisites section.

What Is Network Access Control (NAC)? Overview & Implementation

Whether you’re an in-house IT professional or a managed service provider, ensuring the security and integrity of your networks is a crucial part of your bailiwick. In pursuit of greater security, Network Access Control (NAC) serves as a formidable guardian, ready to protect digital assets by regulating who gains entry to a network. Understanding the fundamental concepts and best practices of NAC is essential for any organization that values data security and network integrity.

How to Measure CPU Usage in Networking

Whether you're troubleshooting performance issues or aiming for proactive management, measuring CPU usage is a key skill for network administrators. In the world of networking, CPU usage serves as a vital indicator of system health, resource allocation, and potential bottlenecks. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of measuring CPU usage in networking.

What's New at Kentik, Episode 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "What's New at Kentik?" hosted by our technology evangelist, Leon Adato. Learn about the latest advancements and offerings from Kentik, the network observability company, revolutionizing how you manage your digital infrastructure. In this episode, Leon unveils complete Azure observability for Kentik Cloud, introduces the groundbreaking Kentik Kube for Kubernetes visibility, and discusses how to tackle DDoS attacks and spoof traffic with Kentik Protect.