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Enhancing WordPress Security in the Era of Evolving Cyber Threats

Today, website security is more important than ever because these are often targets for hackers who want to steal data, spread malware, or disrupt services. A secure website not only protects your information but also builds trust with your visitors. If people feel safe on your site, they're more likely to stay longer and come back again.

Network observability in Kubernetes clusters for better security and faster troubleshooting

For DevOps and platform teams working with containers and Kubernetes, reducing downtime and improving security posture is crucial. A clear understanding of network topology, service interactions, and workload dependencies is required in cloud-native applications. This is essential for securing and optimizing the Kubernetes deployment and minimizing response time in the event of failure.

Open-Source Network Monitoring Tool vs. Paid: Pros & Cons

Choosing the right network monitoring tool is important for keeping your network running smoothly. But, when it comes to choosing the right tool, the decision often boils down to two primary options: open-source network monitoring and paid solutions. Each comes with its unique set of advantages and challenges, making the choice dependent on your specific needs and circumstances.

Time's Up! How RPKI ROAs Perpetually Are About to Expire

In RPKI, determining when exactly a ROA expires is not a simple question. In this post, BGP experts Doug Madory and Fastly’s Job Snijders discuss the difference between the expiration dates embedded inside ROAs and the much shorter effective expiration dates used by validators. Furthermore, we analyze how the behavior effective expiration dates change over time due to implementation differences in the chain of certificate authorities.

Megaport Enhancing Connectivity in Canberra

As the demand for cloud services continues to grow, ensuring security, compliance, and reliability remains paramount, especially for government entities and affiliated sectors. Megaport is meeting these critical needs with its recently expanded network in Canberra, providing robust and secure connectivity options for such users.

What MDR Means for MSPs with Dave MacKinnon

In this conversation, Dave MacKinnon, Chief Security Officer at N-able, talks to Pete Roythorne about Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and its relevance for MSPs. They explore the differences between MDR and other technologies, the benefits of MDR for MSPs, and the cost effectiveness of implementing MDR. Dave highlights the challenges of building a Security Operations Center (SOC) and emphasizes the importance of technology selection and effective threat detection in MDR.

Two-Way Mac Chat on N-able N-sight

Check out the new two-way chat functionality for Mac devices with N-able Head Nerd Joe Ferla. This powerful new feature allows technicians to communicate seamlessly with end users while performing remote background work, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum productivity. Stay tuned as Joe walks you through the steps to use this feature and highlights its benefits for your daily service delivery.

Bandwidth throttling: A strategic approach to network bandwidth monitoring and optimization with NetFlow Analyzer

Imagine you are hosting a lavish buffet and have prepared a wide variety of dishes. It is a common tendency of some guests at dinner parties to pile their plates with food, leaving little for others to consume. To ensure that everybody receives a fair share of food and that the buffet doesn’t run out too quickly, you decide to implement a “plate size restriction” policy.

VoIP and WAN Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting with VoIP & Network Quality Manager

Tired of end-user complaints about VoIP call quality? Learn how SolarWinds VoIP & Network Quality Manager monitors WAN performance of your remote sites by tracking key edge-to-edge router and VoIP call paths to ensure call quality using Cisco IP SLA technology that can be used standalone or integrated seamlessly with Network Performance Monitor. VoIP & Network Quality Manager correlates call detail records (CDRs) with Cisco IP SLA Operations, and delivers VoIP call statistics for VoIP troubleshooting through a highly intuitive web interface that offers point-and-click simplicity and easy access to call performance statistics.

Announcing HAProxy 3.0

Here we are in our twenty-third year, and open source HAProxy is going strong. HAProxy is the world’s fastest and most widely used software load balancer, with over one billion downloads on Docker Hub. It is the G2 category leader in API management, container networking, DDoS protection, web application firewall (WAF), and load balancing.

Bridging the gap: Integrating network and application monitoring for complete visibility

As technology progresses and applications become more intertwined, sticking to the old ways of monitoring networks separately just doesn’t cut it anymore. Network and application teams often work in silos, using different tools and focusing on different goals. This split approach frequently leaves both sides with a piecemeal understanding of issues, making it challenging to pinpoint and fix problems that span both areas.

Kentik Close-Up 01. PeeringDB

Welcome to the debut episode of Kentik Close-Up! Join Leon Adato and special guests Greg Villain and Lauren Basile as they dive deep into PeeringDB, the essential public address book for network interconnection. Discover how Kentik integrates PeeringDB to enhance network performance, reduce costs, and optimize connectivity. Learn the ins and outs of peering strategies, and see how Kentik's innovative solutions simplify complex network management tasks. Don’t miss this informative first episode of Kentik Close-Up!

Unveiling the champions: OpManager wins top awards in network monitoring

We are thrilled to announce that OpManager has been awarded with three distinguished awards under the Network Monitoring category. These awards stand as a true testament to the trust we’ve cultivated among our users. OpManager’s ability to effectively address a wide range of IT challenges and provide users with a positive experience is a key factor in its success.

What is SaaS Ops? SaaS Operations Meaning, Challenges, and Best Practices

SaaS is everywhere. And that’s often a good thing (hello, productivity!). However, plenty of shadow IT statistics demonstrate why that’s not always the case and clarify the need for SaaS Ops. For example, Security Magazine found that 31% of ex-employees still have access to their old employer’s SaaS tools. That stat’s cybersecurity and compliance implications are enough to make a CISO shudder!

Implementing Secure File Transfer Protocol: Best Practices for IT Security

In the digital era, the secure transfer of data is paramount for organizations across all sectors. With the rise of cyber threats, implementing a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) has become a critical aspect of IT security strategies. SFTP provides a secure channel for transferring files between hosts, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential and intact. This article outlines best practices for implementing SFTP.

Streamline your network monitoring with Site24x7: Where intuitive design meets powerful features

Network administrators may find it overwhelming to select the best network monitoring tool, but the search becomes a breeze when they know exactly what to look for: A network monitoring solution that's perfect for businesses big and small, where every detail is at your fingertips and you're always in the loop. Site24x7 not only ticks all the right boxes, but it also adds value where it counts. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Site24x7 is designed to make network administration easier.

Site24x7: The best network monitoring tool where intuitive design meets powerful features

Network administrators may find it overwhelming to select the best network monitoring tool, but the search becomes a breeze when they know exactly what to look for: A network monitoring solution that's perfect for businesses big and small, where every detail is at your fingertips and you're always in the loop. Site24x7 not only ticks all the right boxes, but it also adds value where it counts. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, Site24x7 is designed to make network administration easier.

Obkio Network Monitoring App Tour

Obkio’s Network Monitoring SaaS app was born from a need within the industry to simplify network performance monitoring for modern, decentralized networks. What are some of Obkio’s features, and how can you use Obkio to troubleshoot network problems? We’re showing you how in this network monitoring app tour - told through screenshots.

Kosli and Swiss Digital Network partner to enhance Continuous Compliance and Verification

We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between Kosli and Swiss Digital Network (SDN). This collaboration is set to revolutionize how Swiss organizations approach Continuous Compliance and Verification, combining the strengths of both companies to enabeling regulated sectors like finance and healthcare the power to deliver software with security, compliance, and speed.

Modern Egress Gateway: Assign stable IPs to traffic leaving Kubernetes clusters

Whether an enterprise is migrating its legacy application to a cloud-native architecture or deploying a new cloud-native application, it will face the challenge of integrating with security tools such as firewalls that rely on a stable network identity for security configuration. This is due to the fact that cloud-native workloads aren’t guaranteed to have a fixed network identity.

Visualize relationships across your on-premises network with the Device Topology Map

Network engineers need clear visibility into the relationships and dependencies of their network devices so they can quickly troubleshoot when issues arise. But when dealing with the potentially thousands of devices that comprise a modern enterprise network, engineers often need to navigate a complex web of interconnected signals in order to trace the sources and consequences of poor network performance.

Step-by-Step Process to Build and Manage a Website Using cPanel on a VPS Server

Stress tests comparing shared hosting and VPS hosting found that performance increased by 15% to 35% by switching from shared hosting to a VPS server. One reason VPS hosting is affordable is that Linux runs on about 60% of all VPS servers. It is open-source and free, meaning that hosting providers can offer much more budget-friendly VPS packages than if their offerings were limited to Windows. More than 2,500 companies offer VPS hosting, so it shouldn't be impossible to choose a VPS provider that fulfills your requirements in terms of resources, budget, and location.

What Is a HTTP Response? Guide To HTTP Response Status Codes

HTTP responses are an important part of web communication, letting servers respond to client requests with the requested data, status information, and other key details. This article will explain the structure and parts of an HTTP response, including the status line, headers, and body. We'll look at the different groups of HTTP status codes and their meanings, with real examples to show how they are used.

Introducing... Progress WhatsUp Gold Free Edition

At Progress, we understand the challenges faced by IT teams in maintaining operational networks. Everything we do is to best serve those tasked with maintaining more seamless operations for an entire environment including network systems, servers, applications and services. We want to confirm that the greenest, first-day sysadmin can sit down in front of a product like Progress WhatsUp Gold and figure out how to use it in minutes.

Internet Stack Map: A gamechanger for Internet Performance Monitoring

In this blog, we are going to focus on Internet Stack Map, a milestone development for Internet Performance Monitoring. Our CEO, Mehdi Daoudi, sees this as Catchpoint’s iPhone moment. Why? 15+ years of innovation laser focused on Internet Performance Monitoring have been distilled into an ingeniously simple AI-powered dependency map of everything that impacts an application, customer, or user.

Optimizing Your Cloud Investment by Monitoring Where It Matters

The shift from traditional data centers to the cloud is not just inevitable but imperative. As your network gets more distributed and complex and outside your control, your monitoring needs change. Monitoring from your users' perspective has never been so important, and you need an Internet Performance Monitoring platform that gives you visibility into the full user journey.

Address multi-client network traffic monitoring challenges with OpManager MSP's new NetFlow Analyzer integration

OpManager MSP has a new standout integration with NetFlow Analyzer. What does this integration mean for MSPs with bandwidth monitoring management? Network monitoring solutions are indispensable for MSPs as they enable proactive issue detection, enhance security, improve reliability and uptime, ensure scalability, and optimize cost efficiency for both MSPs and their clients.

Feature Focus - N-central Filters

Join Paul Kelly from the N-able Head Nerds as he showcases the latest enhancements to the filtering options in N-central. Filters are a vital tool for MSPs, enabling the creation of device groups for targeted rules, feature deployments, and automation. In this video, you'll learn how to navigate and utilize these new filter capabilities to streamline your IT management processes. Key topics include.

The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere in today’s tech landscape. The hype cycle is in full flow, especially regarding the use of large language models (LLM) for generative AI like OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude. Indeed, many tech companies are determined to add LLM into products where it sometimes seems tacked on.

The Cost Of Shutting Down The Internet

The internet is the lifeblood of our modern world. With over 5.4 billion users globally, it connects us to friends, family, information, and opportunities. But what if the internet suddenly disappeared? What would be the cost of shutting down the internet? Internet outages, while thankfully rare, can have devastating consequences. To highlight these, we’ve delved deep into the economic impact of internet disruptions, analyzing real-world cost data to reveal just how staggering the effects can be.=

MSP vs Internal IT: What's the Right Choice for My Company?

Today’s IT teams are facing a greater demand for services than ever before, and often doing so with increasingly limited resources. This inevitably leads to one of the most common yet challenging decisions corporate IT leaders must face throughout their career: should we keep this in-house, or should we outsource it? Understanding the nuances of the MSP vs internal IT debate is the first step to making an informed choice for your business.

Better Network observability in Coroot

One service can’t connect to another (or can’t establish a database connection) – underneath this simple definition, there can be two very different conditions. First – we may have a service process down. In this case, the Kernel stack is operational, so we are getting the packet back, indicating the connection was refused. Second – when network flow is completely disrupted due to connectivity issues, firewall, or a node being completely down.

Completely Digitizing Your Company: Areas to Consider

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, digitization is not just an option but a necessity for companies looking to remain competitive and efficient. Completely digitizing your company involves integrating digital technologies into all areas of your business, to change how you operate and deliver value to customers. Here are key areas to consider when embarking on a comprehensive digital transformation.

Is NordVPN Really the Top VPN?

In the recent years where online security became the top priority, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) emerged as the essential tools for internet users' everyday use. Among the multiple options available, NordVPN often appears at the top of many recommendation lists and affiliate or review websites. This article examines whether NordVPN truly deserves its reputation as the leading VPN service provider. Let's dive right into it.

Creating a Fake IP Address: A Simple Guide for Better Privacy

Practically everyone in today's modern world has access to the internet. However, various types of digital spying and intrusion have become commonplace. Understandably, many people are looking for ways to conceal their IP addresses. Since hackers are breaking into personal and company networks, it is paramount now more than ever to safeguard your privacy.

Cybersecurity Strategies for MSPs: Expert Advice from Chris Krebs & David MacKinnon

An in-depth keynote conversation from N-able's Empower Conference in Frisco, Texas, featuring cybersecurity experts Chris Krebs and David MacKinnon. Moderated by David Weeks, this discussion dives into the latest trends in cybersecurity, the evolving threat landscape for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and practical advice on building resilient security strategies. Learn how to navigate ransomware threats, understand regulatory impacts, and prepare your organization for future challenges.

AI in Networking: Revolutionizing Network Operations

In the ever-evolving world of network operations, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With the exponential growth of data, increasing complexity of networks, and rising demand for seamless connectivity, traditional network management methods are becoming insufficient. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the transformative technology poised to radically transform network operations. By integrating AI into network management, organizations can achieve unprecedented efficiency, reliability, and performance.

HTTP Error 500.19 - Internal Server Error

I was just asked how to troubleshoot an HTTP Error 500.19 - Internal Server Error when trying to launch an ASP.NET Core website on IIS. I have seen this error too many times for both ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core so decided to write a blog post about at least one, obvious, fix. The problem happens when deploying the ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core website to IIS and getting the following error message in the browser.

What's New at Kentik, Episode 6

In this episode, Leon Adato dives into the latest updates in the Kentik network observability platform, including exciting new AI features, a handy dashboard management tool, and a comprehensive guide to migrating to Kentik NMS. Discover how Kentik Journeys integrates with the Kentik Knowledgebase, explore enhanced DDoS attack defenses, and learn how synthetic testing can keep your network running smoothly.

The Importance of Hybrid Cloud Visibility

Hybrid cloud environments, combining on-premises resources and public cloud, are essential for competitive, agile, and scalable modern networks. However, they bring the challenge of observability, requiring a comprehensive monitoring solution to understand network traffic across different platforms. Kentik provides a unified platform that offers end-to-end visibility, crucial for maintaining high-performing and reliable hybrid cloud infrastructures.

5 Best Network Traffic Monitoring Tools

Monitoring network traffic (which is defined as the data moving across your network at a given time) is important for any business looking to maintain a fast and efficient network. Automating network traffic monitoring and analysis with the support of a tool can help IT teams reduce downtime, identify the causes of bottlenecks, boost the efficiency of troubleshooting efforts, and more.

Optimize Business Continuity by Leveraging Cisco Meraki Support and Server Data Recovery Services

Maintaining uninterrupted operations is crucial for organizations in today's fast-paced business environment. Business continuity refers to keeping essential functions running smoothly, even during disruptive events such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or technical failures. Many organizations are turning to Cisco Meraki support and server data recovery services to ensure seamless business continuity. This article explores the importance of leveraging these services, their benefits, best practices for integration, and the role of technology in optimizing business continuity.

For Fourth Straight Year, GigaOm Names Broadcom Leader in Network Observability

For the fourth consecutive year, Broadcom has been named the highest-scoring leader and outperformer in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Network Observability. In this latest report, GigaOm defines network observability as “a category of solutions that go beyond device-centric network monitoring to provide truly relevant end-to-end visibility and intelligence for all the traffic in your network, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or anywhere else.”

Monitoring vCenter with AIOps and Observability from Broadcom

DX Application Performance Monitoring (DX APM) provides powerful capabilities for monitoring the health and performance of your vCenter infrastructure. In addition to capturing and analyzing important monitoring data, the solution will correlate vCenter performance metrics with metrics of other applications monitored by DX APM.

Driving Network Automation Innovation: Kentik and Red Hat Launch Integration

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration between Kentik and Red Hat. This partnership will enable organizations to enhance network monitoring and management by integrating network observability with open-source automation tools.

Why Mobile Proxies Are a Game-Changer for Social Media Managers

Hashtag trending, content going viral, influencer reach, follower count - if these terms make your heart beat faster, then you're probably a social media manager. In the rapidly advancing digital age where social media becomes the new face of business brands, every minor detail becomes critical for managers like you to stay ahead in the game.

Ping vs Packet Loss Explained

Network latency and packet loss are two important metrics that can greatly affect the performance and user experience of applications and services that rely on network communication. This article will explain what latency and packet loss are, how they change network performance, and how to fix problems related to these metrics. We'll also look at real examples and situations to show the real impact of latency and packet loss on different applications.

Break Free from APM's Shackles: Unlock True Resilience with Catchpoint IPM

Are traditional Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools holding you back? Discover how Catchpoint's Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM) can transform your approach to digital experience monitoring and unlock true resilience. In this video, we delve into the limitations of APM and how IPM addresses these challenges by providing comprehensive visibility across the entire Internet stack, from backend infrastructure to end-user experience.

TCP vs UDP: What's the Difference?

What do we know about TCP vs UDP? The internet, blockchain, cloud computing – no matter the field, computers are most effective when they are connected to one another. However, the process of sending data – and making sure it reaches its audience entirely whole – demands a complex interconnection of networks and nodes. Before delving into the specifics of the Transport Control Protocol (TCP) vs User Datagram Protocol (UDP) protocols, it’s important to first take a step back.

The State of M&A, and Centralized vs. Decentralized Acquisitions with Matt Takhar

Explore the reasons behind the decline in global channel M&A activity in 2023 and the increasing number of buyers compared to sellers in this conversation with Matt Takhar, Business Development Director at N-able. Takhar also delves into the factors driving M&A, such as the need for strategic fit and expansion into new markets. The conversation highlights two key models for structuring MSP acquisitions: the centralized model, where the acquired MSP is consolidated into the buyer's brand, and the decentralized model, where the acquired MSP retains its own brand but receives support from the buyer. The pros and cons of each model are discussed, along with the importance of due diligence for both buyers and sellers.

TCP/IP Port Exhaustion in WhatsUp Gold

Watch this video to learn what port exhaustion is, and how to diagnose and address it on your WhatsUp Gold server. Find more information on WhatsUp Gold: For all your Community news, technical content, and access to all things WhatsUp Gold check out our Community Hub. You'll also find our Forum for questions about our platform and sharing with other Community users.

What Is Network Architecture?

Every business needs a well-designed network architecture. The network architecture is essential to how you organize and manage your IT infrastructure to transfer data between devices and applications securely and efficiently. A network architecture comprises a layered structure, which breaks down communication tasks into smaller parts. This way, each layer can focus on a specific function and avoid complex combinations of cases.

Navigating the Complexities of Hybrid and Multicloud Environments

Navigating the complexities of hybrid and multicloud environments can be daunting, but Kentik Cloud is here to help. In this video, we explore how Kentik's unified platform provides engineers with comprehensive visibility across hybrid and multicloud landscapes. Learn how Kentik ingests and visualizes data from various sources including public clouds, SaaS providers, private data centers, and more. See how you can drill down from a high-level overview to granular details such as specific IP addresses, VPC traffic, and performance metrics.

Microsoft Teams Slowness: How to Solve Microsoft Teams Slow Performance

Welcome to our guide on tackling one of the most frustrating issues in modern collaboration: Microsoft Teams slowness. Whether you're a remote worker trying to stay productive or an IT professional ensuring smooth operations for your business, dealing with Teams' slow performance can be a significant hurdle. In this article, we'll delve into effective troubleshooting strategies tailored for both personal users and IT pros.

Announcing HAProxy ALOHA 16

HAProxy ALOHA 16 is now available, and we’re excited to share that this release includes one of the cornerstone features announced in HAProxy Enterprise 2.9—the next-generation HAProxy Enterprise WAF. Customers of our hardware and virtual load balancer appliances also benefit from four new Layer 4 load balancing algorithms, the upgrade of the Linux kernel to version 6.1, and the ability to bind admin services on a dedicated interface.

What's My IP? Find out with These 6 Best IP Checkers

When surfing the web, your connection is linked to a unique identifier known as an IP address. Your IP address is like your digital identity card and can reveal the following information: Despite what you may see in films or TV shows, your IP address does not show the following information: While an IP address doesn't reveal much personal information, it can be used with other data to build a profile of your online activity. This is why you may ask yourself, what is my IP address?

How To Monitor Linux Network Usage - Top Network Monitoring Tools

Network monitoring is important for keeping any network healthy and working well. Linux has many powerful tools to help system administrators monitor network traffic and fix problems. This article looks at six of these tools: NetHogs, nload, netstat, iftop, speedometer, and NetFlow.

The power of Kubevirt and Calico

Virtualization is a powerful technology that allows businesses to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical server. Kubevirt is an open-source tool that makes it easy to deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs) on Kubernetes and Calico is an open-source networking and security tool that provides easy yet robust networking and security for Kubernetes workloads.

NetFlow Analyzers: Definitions, Key Features & Use Cases

Imagine your company’s network is like a busy city’s road system. Just like roads have traffic moving back and forth, your network has data packets traveling to and from destinations. But when the roads get too crowded, or a suspicious vehicle makes its way onto the highway, it can cause traffic jams and security incidents that impact the organization. That’s where NetFlow analyzers come in. In this article, we’ll break down the basics of NetFlow analyzers.

Building the Intelligent Middle Mile

During a recent webinar, Ribbon's Jonathan Homa, Senior Director, Solutions Marketing, and David Stokes, Head of IP Portfolio Marketing, discussed the pivotal role the middle mile network plays for Service Providers in taking advantage of the hugely increased access capacity recent investments in fiber and 5G offer. Service Providers require efficient, cost-effective solutions for this critical link in network connectivity.

Load Balancing - What Is It and How Does It Work?

There is a greater need than ever to ensure seamless web application performance. One of the foundational components ensuring this smooth operation is load balancing. While the term might sound technical, its concept is simple and vital for maintaining an uninterrupted online user experience. This article will explore load balancing's various algorithms and types and their significance in modern web infrastructure.

How MSPs Can Maximize Network Observability: 3 Keys to Success

In today’s increasingly dynamic digital world, the need for end-to-end network visibility has never been more critical. These requirements are especially profound for managed service providers (MSPs) and communications service providers (CSPs). MSPs and CSPs find themselves at the epicenter of digital transformation.

Best Practices for Operating and Monitoring an SD-WAN Network

SD-WAN has emerged as a game-changer for organizations seeking to optimize network performance and enhance connectivity across geographically dispersed locations. However, you need effective operational and monitoring practices to get the full benefit of SD-WAN. This becomes increasingly important due to the operational and security challenges that arise as SaaS applications become more popular and end users can work from anywhere.

How to choose your Software Defined Cloud Interconnect provider

With a growing number of enterprises adopting Software Defined Cloud Interconnects (SDCIs) to better support their hybrid- and multi-cloud architectures, what are the features, functions and capabilities you should look for when choosing your private connectivity partner?

What Causes High Latency in Networks: The Silent Speed Bumps on Your Digital Highway

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in digital rush hour? You click on a link, and the page takes an eternity to load. A video call turns into a frustrating slideshow of frozen frames. These experiences can be incredibly disruptive, and the culprit is often a hidden enemy known as latency. Think of your network as a highway for information. Latency is like a speed bump that disrupts the smooth flow of data.

Building Resilience: Modern Business Networks Need SaaS Monitoring

Traditional network monitoring systems can’t meet the dynamic demands of modern business networks. Modern NMSs built with SaaS-native architecture enable enterprises to deliver exceptional customer experiences, powered by scalable, high-performance, innovative monitoring.

How to Harness GenAI in DX NetOps to Speed Troubleshooting

Have you ever considered leveraging generative AI, also known as GenAI, to support your network operations? If so, you are not alone. According to IDC, teams in 43% of IT organizations are investigating various potential applications of GenAI. Additionally, Gartner predicts that within the next two years, GenAI technology will be responsible for 20% of initial network configurations.

Hitting the Right Notes: Luis Giraldo's Path to Advocating for MSPs

In this revealing episode of "Now That's IT," Luis Giraldo, Chief Experience Officer at ScalePad, shares his unique journey from a world-class musician to a revered MSP advocate, discussing cthe pivotal transitions and decisions that shaped his career and how his background in music provided a rhythmic foundation for his innovative approach to MSP advocacy.

Progress WhatsUp Gold a Leader in G2 Network Monitoring Tools Report - Again! Named One of the Best IT Infrastructure Tools for 2024

G2 software reviews are not your traditional take on a product, where they put it in a lab or, more likely, someone’s home office and see how it goes. No, G2 reviews are driven by actual users who have put the tool through its paces and generally rely on it every day. That’s why being chosen as a leader in the G2 Grid® Report for Network Monitoring Tools report is such an honor – because G2 didn’t choose WhatsUp Gold, you did!

Console Connect recognised as gold-tier Google Verified Peering Provider

In the cloud-centric world of today, enterprises rely on highly available connectivity for access to public-facing Google Cloud apps, Google Workspace, or Google APIs. Some also need to access latency sensitive Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, combining security and networking services on one cloud platform.

Network traffic analysis for today's IT

When there is a radical evolution of technologies that promise improved operational benefits, many challenges beyond a network administrator's typical scope emerge. Organizations need to determine effective strategies to manage the potential setbacks that can result from these complexities as well as address the evolution of cyberthreats. With network traffic analysis and awareness of the potential challenges these technologies pose, network admins can ensure their network remains resilient.

What's New in Progress Flowmon ADS 12.3?

IT professionals seek out solutions that provide in-depth visibility into their networks and streamline processes so they can more efficiently catch anomalies. A recent update to Progress Flowmon Anomaly Detection System (ADS) will address these concerns our customers have. This blog gives you the first look into how Flowmon ADS 12.3 improves your organization’s threat analyses and cybersecurity strategies.

Announcing HAProxy Enterprise 2.9

HAProxy Enterprise 2.9 is now available and we’re quite excited about this one. This release includes next-generation web application firewall (WAF) and bot management capabilities, and extends HAProxy Enterprise’s legendary performance and flexibility to support applications using the UDP transport protocol. Supported by industry-leading benchmark results, these landmark features offer customers a powerful solution to the challenges of security, latency, and scale.

Network Observability from HPE OpsRamp

Proactively manage and address network challenges, reduce downtime and enhance overall operational efficiency. OpsRamp, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, provides a comprehensive IT operations management platform that includes powerful network observability capabilities to ensure the performance, reliability, and security of network infrastructure.

Getting What You Want: 5 Lessons for Network Teams to Gain Buy-in Across the Organization

Explore key strategies to secure organizational buy-in for network transformations. Hosted by CIO's Jim Malone with insights from Kentik's Josh Mayfield and Chris O'Brien, this session delves into practical approaches to ensure your network projects align with broader business objectives. Learn how to identify crucial programs, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and leverage network dependencies to advocate for networking resources and support. Whether you're a network engineer or IT leader, these insights will empower you to drive successful changes within your organization.

Making Data Storage More Secure with Progress Flowmon and Veeam Backup and Replication

The new partnership between Progress and Veeam represents a significant step forward in cybersecurity. It marks a considerable advancement in data protection by merging the Flowmon AI-powered threat detection capabilities with the robust backup solution of Veeam. This empowers organizations to more effectively defend their invaluable digital assets.

MPLS vs SD-WAN: Optimizing Your WAN for the Cloud Era

Imagine your business as a bustling city with branch offices scattered across different districts. Efficient communication between these locations is vital for smooth operations. This is where Wide Area Networks (WANs) come in, acting as the high-speed highways that connect your city's various departments. But when it comes to choosing the right WAN technology, navigating the options can feel like getting lost in a maze.

Migrating into the Future: A step-by-step guide to leaving your legacy NMS behind

Kentik's Josh Mayfield and Phil Gervasi dive into the essential steps and strategies for transitioning from traditional network management systems to more advanced, future-ready solutions. Learn how to update your network monitoring tools to adapt to the evolving demands of modern networks, understand the importance of streaming telemetry over SNMP, and get insights on leveraging new telemetry protocols. Whether you're looking to update your network's infrastructure or simply curious about the latest in network monitoring technology, this webinar is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Upskilling your Network Operations Center

Many organizations are heavily investing in AI and automation to remove the burden of manual work and operational efficiency. However to drive their wide scale adoption, they also need employees who can collaborate effectively with the technology. To bridge that gap, companies can use upskilling to retain talent, mitigate risks to the business, and allow employees to grow their careers.

Gain Cloud Network Visibility

As more apps and services are moved to the cloud, network operations teams can lose visibility yet are still responsible for solving issues when they occur. There is no need to suffer from cloud blind spots. Active monitoring across end-to-end network paths can help clear the skies and network operations teams can regain visibility both to and through the cloud, including multi-cloud architectures.

Master Class: Optimizing CX through 4 Pillars of Internet Resilience

User expectations are higher than ever, achieving faster Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Recover (MTTR) is non-negotiable. In this master class, we explore how the foundational elements of reachability, availability, performance, and reliability form the pillars of Internet Resilience, and how proactive IPM can contribute to early incident detection and resolution. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how IPM can optimize your digital services and mitigate potential disruptions.

Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams Latency Issues

Welcome to our guide on troubleshooting Microsoft Teams latency issues! Whether you're a remote user striving to stay connected with your team or an IT professional responsible for maintaining a smooth and efficient virtual workspace, dealing with latency can be a frustrating experience. From delays in audio and video to sluggish file uploads and downloads, latency can significantly impact productivity and user satisfaction.

Leveraging Network Interception with Playwright for End-to-End Monitoring

If you're using Playwright, either on its own or for synthetic monitoring with Checkly, you might have heard about writing Playwright scripts in a user-first manner. This approach focuses on interacting with the UI as a user would, such as clicking buttons or submitting forms, and then waiting for the UI to reflect the changes. However, sometimes you need to intercept and analyze the network layer to verify that your UI is getting the right responses from its supporting API.