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The Seven Wastes of Network Operations

Does it ever feel like your network operations team is constantly running, yet always struggling to keep up? The ticket queues are long, troubleshooting is a complex detective story, and every new application deployment adds another layer of anxiety. This constant state of reactive firefighting isn't a sign of a bad team; it's the symptom of a broken process. This operational friction, the invisible tax on every action your team takes, has a name: waste.

Your NOC's Most Important New Skill? Ignoring Things

I want to challenge a deeply held belief in our industry, one that I once championed myself: the idea that more data is the answer. We've spent a fortune building vast data lakes of network telemetry, believing that if we could just collect everything, we would achieve a state of operational nirvana.

Network Monitoring vs. Network Observability: What Do You Need?

A decade ago, network monitoring was straightforward. You had a data center, some branch offices, MPLS circuits connecting everything, and a handful of applications running on-premises. Set some SNMP thresholds, configure a few alerts, and you were covered. When something broke, the problem was usually obvious: a failed switch, a saturated link, a misconfigured router. Today's networks bear zero resemblance to that world.

OpManager streamlined IT for Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network

When Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network needed reliability at every heartbeat, they turned to ManageEngine OpManager. From chaos to clarity, OpManager unified their IT, reduced downtime, and powered faster, smarter care delivery. Discover how you can do the same.

Observabili-Mystery Solved: From Clues to Answers in 3, 2, 1...

Observability doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join SolarWinds Tech Evangelist Chrystal Taylor and THWACK MVP Jez Marsh, Owner of Silver Back Systems, as they crack the code on turning noisy data into actionable insights. Part of the THWACKcamp lineup from SolarWinds Day, in this session you’ll learn how to analyze raw logs and metrics to uncover trends, catch issues early, and make smarter, faster decisions. Discover practical techniques for linking cloud and on-premises data, reducing false alerts, and automating repetitive tasks with tools like Custom Properties.

Cisco & Auvik: Total Visibility and Control for Your Network with Auvik

Managing modern networks is complicated, and it’s easy for critical Cisco gear to quietly hit End-of-Sale (EOS) or Last Date of Support (LDOS) without anyone noticing. That can open the door to serious risks, technical debt, and compliance issues. Manual tracking and scattered tools just can’t keep up anymore. Watch this video to see how to stay ahead: Save Money and Reduce Headaches: Lower costs and tackle technical debt with smarter lifecycle management for your Cisco hardware.