Tim Keary

Tim Keary

Network Security and Administration Expert

Tim writes extensively on network administration topics helping businesses and entrepreneurs to keep their data and assets protected. He was previously the cybersecurity editor at VentureBeat and has been freelance since 2017.

Articles by Tim
The Best Patch Management Tools
We show you the best patch management software for keeping your devices up to date.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on August 8, 2025
The Best Microsoft Hyper-V Monitoring Tools
If one thing is clear with Hyper-V resources it is that virtual infrastructure needs to be managed just the same as physical infrastructure. In this article, we’re going to look at the best Hyper-V monitoring tools for monitoring virtual infrastructure.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on February 3, 2025
The Best SQL Query Optimization Tools
Writing solid SQL queries that perform efficiently is a routine task that relies on finely-calibrated tuning. However, without the right SQL query optimization tool, tuning can be tricky. But don't fret, we'll show you the best database management software to use so you can optimize your Structured Query Language quickly & efficiently.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on November 25, 2024
The Best PingPlotter Alternatives and Competitors
PingPlotter has a number of limitations. We show you the 10 best PingPlotter Alternatives.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on February 24, 2026
What is Microsoft Hyper-V?
In this article, we explore Microsoft Hyper-V, covering its functionality, competitors, and key resources to help you learn more about it.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on January 8, 2025
The Best Network Monitoring Software and Tools
Network monitoring tools help organizations monitor network traffic, device performance, and identify issues before they escalate. We've shortlisted 21 of the very best in this comprehensive guide.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on December 7, 2025
The Best VoIP Monitoring Tools & Software
Discover the best VoIP monitoring tools and software. Keep your VoIP provider in check, and deliver crystal clear call quality to your users.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on December 9, 2024
Circuit Switching vs Packet Switching: Differences, Advantages & Disadvantages
Learn the differences between circuit switching and packet switching. We show you the advantages and disadvantages of both networking models.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on December 4, 2024
The Best Alternatives to Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is extremely limited, and will only assess the status of Microsoft software. We show you the best MBSA alternative vulnerability tools.
By Tim Keary in Net Admin on December 12, 2024
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