how to guide archives

How to gauge the value of DDI plugins

The ideal DDI solution uses automation to manage data, and every DDI vendor has a laundry list of plug-ins. But not all plug-ins are created equal.

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What is typosquatting and how to protect against it

Typosquatting occurs when URL typos, including for top-level domains, go to malicious sites. Learn how you can protect your network from it with BlueCat.

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What is DNS poisoning (DNS spoofing) and how to prevent it

DNS poisoning (aka DNS cache poisoning or DNS spoofing) uses security gaps in the DNS protocol to redirect internet traffic to malicious websites.

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How to choose the right DNS firewall for your network

Threat feeds, network integration, deployment, and placement are all critical aspects to consider when looking for the right DNS firewall. BlueCat can help.

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Making Gateway Work For You | Workflows

Session 7: Explore the development process behind BlueCat’s Gateway workflow on GitHub and learn how you can easily manipulate them to suit your needs.

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Simplify network management with the BlueCat Cisco DNA Center integration

Cisco DNA Center uses intent-based networking to dramatically simplify network management. An intent-based network (IBN) captures business intent and aligns…

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Making Gateway Work For You | ITSM Integration

Session 6: Integrate Gateway with your ITSM or ticketing system to get more done, and learn about common use cases and BlueCat’s ServiceNow integration.

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Making Gateway Work For You | Better Self-Service

Session 5: Implement automated self-service tasks in Gateway that are simplified down to a single screen from start to finish, and verify end results.

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Making Gateway Work For You | Reporting

Session 4: Learn how to generate customized reports with Gateway that leverage data from BlueCat and from third-party IT service management tools.

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Get a handle on your conditional forwarder DNS rules

Conditional forwarder DNS rules are hard to manage at scale in hybrid cloud environments. A centralized and automated DNS platform can help.

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Making Gateway Work For You | Scheduling

Session 3: Explore the integration between Gateway and Rundeck and learn how to automate scheduling reports and easily change and revert IP objects.

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Making Gateway Work For You | Getting Started

Session 1: Learn to install Gateway from Docker, set it up, import our customizable workflow templates from GitHub, and put self-service within reach.

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BlueCat to acquire LiveAction

BlueCat adds LiveAction’s network observability and intelligence platform, which helps large enterprises optimize the performance, resiliency, and security of their networks.