In the IT space we are not new to challenges. Some might even say we welcome them and thrive in overcoming hurdles. Each and every department in our IT infrastructure faces their own unique challenges every day. Today I wanted to explore one challenge in … [Read more...] about NetOps and SecOps Collaboration Solves the Data Silo Problem
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Gigamon NetFlow Configuration From Command Line
Gigamon has a web interface called GigaSMART that it uses to configure NetFlow on Gigamon devices. But GigaSMART can be limiting; through working with many Gigamon and Scrutinizer users, I’ve found that most users are far more comfortable configuring NetFlow … [Read more...] about Gigamon NetFlow Configuration From Command Line
Configuring Scrutinizer for LDAP Authentication
Local authentication into software or even hardware is useful for both the end user and the organization as a whole. Logging in with your network LDAP credentials limits the number of passwords you need to keep track of, and serves as an added security … [Read more...] about Configuring Scrutinizer for LDAP Authentication
As SD-WAN Replaces Branch Routing, End-to-End Visibility Gains Importance
SD-WAN is gaining tremendous traction as more and more organizations deploy it to replace traditional branch routers. The two biggest reasons for this are ease of use and cost reduction. Saving time and money is a great start, but widespread adoption first … [Read more...] about As SD-WAN Replaces Branch Routing, End-to-End Visibility Gains Importance
Configuring SolarWinds IPAM Integration
Part of my responsibility as a Sales Engineer at Plixer is to find new and exciting ways to integrate our tools with those that our customers already use. Often these tools have APIs that let us do this easily! We’ve already created a few other integrations … [Read more...] about Configuring SolarWinds IPAM Integration
QRadar NetFlow Integration
In the IT vendor space, there is often debate on which is better: one solution that handles everything, or best-of-breed solutions that each solve different problems. This pendulum constantly swings back and forth. The tradeoff is clear: if you pick one … [Read more...] about QRadar NetFlow Integration
How does 95th percentile billing work?
Here at Plixer, we often handle confusion from new customers as to what 95th percentile billing is and how it works. Since it is such a prevalent method, I could not miss an opportunity to explain the math behind it and provide insight into 95th percentile … [Read more...] about How does 95th percentile billing work?
Fintech is making traditional financial services obsolete
When my wife and I were looking to renovate our garage and landscape the yard, we went online to check our options for financing such an endeavor. Our primary bank, a typical brick-and-mortar operation with relationship managers and personal finance advisors, … [Read more...] about Fintech is making traditional financial services obsolete
Monitoring SD-WAN Traffic with NetFlow
Many businesses have, or are thinking about replacing their MPLS network infrastructure with Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN). They want more flexible, open, cloud-based, and cheaper WAN technologies. SD-WAN can provide this. In this blog I’ll talk … [Read more...] about Monitoring SD-WAN Traffic with NetFlow
How to Build a Strategic IT Budget and Get the C-Suite to Recognize Your Value
IT budgets require a lot of thought, but the process of planning, organizing, and presenting your budget doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, a well-developed IT budget can be a focused road map for your IT strategy. You'll avoid “wish list” budgets that … [Read more...] about How to Build a Strategic IT Budget and Get the C-Suite to Recognize Your Value
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