Network Operations Posts

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Network Operations

How Plixer Replicator Hits the Sweet Spot Between Open-Source and Bloated Brokers

In many organizations, the need to copy and forward UDP starts small. A few exporters, one or two collectors,

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Network Operations

These Common Product Flaws in Monitoring Solutions Still Frustrate Us

Network monitoring tools are supposed to be the eyes and ears of your IT infrastructure, providing the visibility needed

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Network Operations

Mastering Application Performance in Complex IT Environments

Modern IT environments are complex webs of interconnected systems: wired networks, wireless infrastructure, cloud platforms, and edge computing resources

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Network Operations

SNMP vs. NetFlow: Choosing the Best Protocol for Network Visibility and Security

NetFlow and SNMP being two of the most prominent monitoring protocols used by NetOps teams. While both serve critical

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Network Operations

Solving the Unique Network Challenges of University Environments 

Higher education institutions face unique network infrastructure challenges that set them apart from traditional enterprise environments. From supporting thousands

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Network Operations

10 Real-World Flow Use Cases That Make Life Easier for NetOps 

Network operations teams face an endless stream of challenges: mysterious performance issues, unexpected bandwidth spikes, compliance audits, and the

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Network Operations

From Knee Surgery to Packet Capture: What Healthcare Can Teach Us About Network Visibility

It starts with a twinge. Then a limp. By the time our patient reaches the orthopedic surgeon, they’re facing

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Network Operations

Understanding MTTD (Mean Time to Detection) and How to Reduce It

Mean Time to Detection (MTTD) is a critical metric for measuring cybersecurity effectiveness, as the speed at which organizations

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Network Operations

How to Bridge NetOps and SecOps Teams: A Complete Guide for 2025

In today’s complex IT landscape, the traditional silos between NetOps and SecOps teams have become more and more counterproductive.

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Network Operations

Packet Capture vs. Flow Data: Striking the Right Balance

From detecting security threats to troubleshooting elusive performance issues and meeting compliance demands, understanding what’s happening on your network

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