Network management and monitoring
Network management and monitoring are vital components of modern IT operations that help businesses run effectively and efficiently. Network observability also provides added visibility into the end-user experience. Find out how innovations such as AI, machine learning, network analytics and network automation are shaping the future of network management and monitoring.
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										  Traceroute vs. tracepath: What's the difference?Traceroute and tracepath are essential network diagnostic command-line tools used to trace the path of data from source to destination, but they serve slightly different purposes. Continue Reading By- Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction
 
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										  Manage storage with log forwarding via rsyslogFollow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to effectively plan and implement an automated log centralization process using rsyslog's flexible features. Continue Reading By- Damon Garn, Cogspinner Coaction
 
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                23 Jul 2015
                  VMware NSX sales a positive sign for SDN marketVMware has reported growing NSX sales, the latest indicator that the SDN market has momentum. Rival Cisco has also reported rising SDN platform sales. Continue Reading By- Antone Gonsalves, Editor at Large
 
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                17 Jul 2015
                  SDN blogs: SD-WAN may be the answer to your problemsThis week, experts discuss software-defined WANs as an alternative to traditional wide area networks. And one startup is looking to make data centers more efficient. Continue Reading By- James Maimonis, Associate Editor
 
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                14 Jul 2015
                  ICYMI: International carriers deploying SDN technologiesIn this week's SDN news, international telecom and Internet providers are deploying SDN technologies, while AT&T is testing a new software-defined storage platform. Continue Reading By- James Maimonis, Associate Editor
 
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                29 Jan 2015
                  Can a piece of software really determine if you’re ready to quit your job?The evolution of predictive analytics technology continues to be something to keep an eye on in 2015. Although the technique is nothing new to the average consumer – we see it every time Netflix ... Continue Reading By- Sonia Groff, Liberty Mutual
 
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                04 Mar 2014
                  Boost your network productivity for free with 'lost things'Like Tinker Bell, network engineers can work magic by sprinkling fairy dust on formerly dormant equipment. And it doesn't cost a cent. Continue Reading By- Patrick Hubbard, SolarWinds
 
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                25 Sep 2013
                  The evolution of network controlThe degree of network control IT pros possess is expanding with new tools and solutions. Learn the latest about network management and monitoring. Continue Reading - 
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                27 Jun 2013
                  "Network management news, advice and technical information" RSS feed is moving!As of July 1, the "Network management news, advice and technical information" RSS feed will be moving off of the Pheedo platform. Instead, please bookmark the following URL to make sure you continue to receive our content: http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/rss/Network-management-news-advice-and-technical-information.xml Continue Reading - 
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                04 Apr 2012
                  How do I disable VPN passthrough? What are the pros and cons to disabling it?In this Ask the Expert response, Rainer Enders explains how to disable VPN passthrough and what the benefits and drawbacks are. Continue Reading 
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                04 Jan 2012
                  Mobile network management applications offer monitoring on the goAs smartphone and tablet devices in the enterprise grow, vendors are developing mobile network management apps for iOS and Android, offering accessible views into the network. Continue Reading By- Rachel Shuster, TechTarget
 
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                04 Feb 2009
                  VLANs versus IP subnets: Why use a VLAN over IP subnetting?A virtual local area network (VLAN) is better than IP subnetting because its advantage is security. Learn what a VLAN is and how it differs from creating IP subnets, in this expert response from our networking fundamentals expert. Continue Reading By- Chris Partsenidis, Firewall.cx
 
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                27 Feb 2008
                  Troubleshooting remote scripting using Network Monitor 3.0 -- Managing Windows networks using scriptLearn how to use Network Monitor 3.0 for troubleshooting a remote scripting error in this tip originally published on WindowsNetworking.com. Continue Reading 
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