Network

In IT operations, ensuring secure and reliable communications over different networks is a crucial requirement. IT administrators have to rely on different protocols, networking best practices, and network monitoring tools to ensure the flow of data in a network meets various standards for security and Quality of Service (QoS). One of these common practices is…

Today, digital networks need to offer 24/7 business continuity for employees, partners, and customers to interact seamlessly across different business touchpoints. Several applications are required to run simultaneously to serve critical functions (such as finance, sales, and supply chain). This means every device or node in a network needs to function properly. Network administrators need…

Organizations use a plethora of remote and in-house devices, each with a unique IP address. These devices communicate with each other to transmit data, instructions, and crucial files and folders. However, it is difficult to determine that every device in an organizational network is working fine and is exchanging data as expected. To test whether…

The growing size, complexity, and scope of networks pose serious challenges to effective management and monitoring of enterprise networks. As a result, network managers are constantly worried about security, fraud, and inconsistencies in the network from proliferation of network channels. In this age of digital economy, companies have to cater to increasing complexities, poor network…

What Is Network Latency? The latency of a network is the time it takes for a data packet to be transferred from its source to the destination. Also known as lag, network latency is generally measured in milliseconds. Network latency tools measure the amount of time a data packet takes as it’s transmitted and processed…

Organizations face issues like internet lag, latency, packet loss, and more affecting their business operations and productivity. These issues may occur due to device failure or network slowdowns. One of the simplest ways to identify the root cause of these issues is to run a ping test. Pinging helps in assessing the state of a…

In 2019, around 25% of companies worldwide reported average hourly downtime costs them between $301,000 and $400,000. In most cases, downtime is the result of simple issues escalating into significant setbacks. Packet loss is one such initial sign of the network’s poor health. It’s a clear indication the organization’s IT assets need to be evaluated…

Networking plays a crucial role in every organization’s daily activities. It helps exchange sensitive data between nodes (computer systems and network devices) over a shared medium. However, building a network and arrangement of networking devices is challenging. Organizations need to plan out specific models, follow crucial guidelines, and create physical and logical layouts of a…

In modern hyper-connected IT environments, admins must ensure all the devices are configured correctly and connected in a network. Manually assigning IP addresses to every device is prone to errors. This is where Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP configuration comes into play. DHCP is a network management protocol where a server dynamically assigns IP…

Today, every organization depends heavily on its IT team to ensure unhindered connectivity and productivity. The team is responsible for managing different users, devices, and servers and maintaining high availability for mission-critical applications. Bandwidth monitoring and management play a crucial role in meeting these goals. What Is Bandwidth Monitoring? The bandwidth of a network can…