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Traditional Network Monitoring vs. AIOps Network Monitoring: A Comparative Analysis

The digital shift has particularly influenced the world of network management, where traditional monitoring is gradually giving way to AI operations (AIOps) solutions. It illustrates a clear shift towards automated and predictive IT operations management. While traditional systems have their place, particularly in smaller or less complex environments, AIOps represents the future of network monitoring, offering the ability to anticipate and prevent issues.

No Signal, No Problem: Troubleshooting Network Disconnection

Welcome, Network Admins and IT Pros! In the fast-paced world of digital infrastructure, network hiccups are more than just inconvenient—they're hurdles that demand swift resolution. In this guide, we're cutting to the chase. Designed for the practical minds that keep the digital gears turning, this blog is your go-to resource for tackling network disconnections head-on.

Mastering Firewall Logs - Part 1

A firewall is a network security device or software that is used to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Firewall Logs contain valuable information about network and security events. These logs are essential for security and infrastructure monitoring for enterprises. While this data is critical to securing enterprise networks, they are also one of the most voluminous data types security teams use to monitor and secure their networks.

Implementing QoS for VoIP for Exceptional VoIP Call Quality

Businesses and individuals alike have embraced the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of VoIP, but ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience requires more than just a reliable internet connection. Enter Quality of Service (QoS), a crucial framework that governs and prioritizes network traffic to guarantee optimal performance for real-time applications like VoIP.

Have Your Cake & Eat It, Too: Seamless Migration from VPN to SSE

Explore the value proposition that comes with making an easy migration from VPN to SSE with Ivanti. Preserve the value of existing deployments while gaining one-stop secure access for all types of applications, centralized management from a single console, robust security and real-time risk management, and more. Ivanti Solution Value proposition for easy migration from VPN to SSE Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best.

Managing Cisco Switch Logs with Kiwi Syslog Server

Network management, particularly the effective handling of system logs, is crucial in maintaining a high-performance and secure IT infrastructure. Log files, or simply logs, are generated by network devices such as switches and routers, serving as valuable resources to understand the intricacies of network performance, spot anomalies, and even comply with regulatory requirements.

Alerts Should Work for You, Not the Other Way Around

The entire reason we have monitoring is to understand what users are experiencing with an application. Full stop. If the user experience is impacted, sound the alarm and get people out of bed if necessary. All the other telemetry can be used to understand the details of the impact. But lower-level data points no longer have to be the trigger point for alerts.

Alerts Don't Suck: YOUR Alerts Suck!

Join Leon Adato, Kentik's Principal Technical Evangelist, for, "Alerts Don't Suck: YOUR Alerts Suck." In this engaging talk, Leon shares a personal anecdote about generating a staggering 772 tickets - twice - in just 15 minutes, setting the stage for an enlightening exploration of alert management. Leon discusses the common misconceptions and pitfalls of alerts in network observability, distinguishing between effective and ineffective alert strategies. He demystifies the concepts of monitoring versus observability, offering practical advice on creating alerts that genuinely add value and drive action. Whether you're an IT professional, network engineer, or anyone interested in improving your alerting philosophy, this talk is packed with actionable insights, humor, and real-world examples. Leon's hard-won advice might just transform your approach to alerting and optimizing your monitoring systems.