Community is a word we often hear around the channel. Solution providers think of themselves as part of a large family. Channel events are like high school reunions and family gatherings as much as they’re learning and education venues. Through communities, vendors and partners form networks of collaborators and confidants. They gain access to resources, opportunities, and markets. And, most of all, they learn from the best – and sometimes, the worst – of their peers. SolarWinds director of community, Dave Sobel, shares insights on the importance of communities, how to build them and what vendors can get from networking their partners.