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DHCP Guide: Everything to Know About DHCP Management, Monitoring, and Configuration

March 4, 2020

As all IT teams know, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) management and monitoring is crucial because without proper DHCP management, your networking environment can end up as a complete mess. DHCP underpins all the distribution of IP addresses and is a key part of configuring subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server information. DHCP servers … Read more DHCP Guide: Everything to Know About DHCP Management, Monitoring, and Configuration

How to Configure Router and Switch – Best Basic Configuration Settings to Know

March 3, 2020

Table of Contents Router and Switch Configuration Benefits What Is a Switch? How to Configure Router Settings Switch and Router Configuration Management for Business Changing the settings on your router can feel like a daunting task. But as most IT professionals know, default settings aren’t necessarily the best settings, even if abiding by them requires … Read more How to Configure Router and Switch – Best Basic Configuration Settings to Know

How Does an IT Audit Differ From a Security Assessment?

March 2, 2020

In a business environment, you may hear colleagues wonder: how does an IT audit differ from a security assessment? These two terms are tossed around interchangeably, along with IT risk assessment, security audit, and so on. However, IT audit vs. IT security assessment mean different things, and it’s important to understand the nuances. If you … Read more How Does an IT Audit Differ From a Security Assessment?

SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer Review

February 28, 2020

SolarWinds® NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA) is a multi-purpose tool useful for a wide range of bandwidth monitoring and management purposes. It integrates with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) to provide a comprehensive network monitoring tool. NTA Key Features Installation System Requirements Installation Process Best Practices for Network Traffic Monitoring Configuration and Using NTA SolarWinds NTA … Read more SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer Review

7 Best Access Rights Management Tools

February 25, 2020

Access management, sometimes referred to as identity and access management, is the umbrella term for the processes involved in certifying your team members have appropriate access to IT resources. This includes preventing unauthorized personnel from accessing certain resources and information. Access rights management is of critical importance to the security, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of … Read more 7 Best Access Rights Management Tools

6 Best Microsoft WSUS Alternative Patch Management Tools

February 24, 2020

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a component of the Windows Server operating system, is a free tool that scans your operating system and Windows software and determines whether anything needs to be updated or patched. Though useful, it’s limited in its functionality—not least because it applies only to products from Microsoft. When you’re trying to … Read more 6 Best Microsoft WSUS Alternative Patch Management Tools

MySQL Tools for Real-Time Monitoring: The Definitive List

February 21, 2020

MySQL is an open-source, relational database management system based on Structured Query Language (SQL). MySQL is used by dev teams in a wide variety of use cases, most commonly in data warehousing, e-commerce, and logging applications. However, its most popular deployment is in web databases, since it’s highly flexible, reliable, and scalable. It can be … Read more MySQL Tools for Real-Time Monitoring: The Definitive List

7 Best Intrusion Detection Software and Latest IDS Systems

February 18, 2020

Safeguarding the security of your IT infrastructure is no easy task. There are so many components to protect, and no firewall is entirely foolproof. Cyberattacks are constantly evolving, with the express intention of breaching your defenses and compromising your systems, and more come to light every day. Keeping pace with these developments requires your security … Read more 7 Best Intrusion Detection Software and Latest IDS Systems