Non-stop Networking Support for

Small businesses are growing increasingly dependent upon IT infrastructure as they build mission-critical environments that require high levels of availability. Network downtime can be especially costly when it impacts global time-zone workforces, 24x7 eCommerce or web-based applications, financial services, remote Data Center environments, and applications with a large user base.

Unfortunately, network and computer infrastructure will inevitably fail. T1 and DSL lines go down. Server hardware breaks. Disks crash. Software upgrades and patches can cause unexpected compatibility issues. Viruses invade systems and cause unpredictable operation. The reality is that all components of a computer network are prone to occasional failure, and off-the-shelf, commodity IT solutions offer little fault tolerance.

Designing and building an environment with adequate redundancy, data protection, and disaster recovery options requires a degree of expertise with enterprise-class networks seldom available within small business IT staffs. Consulting experts who focus exclusively on large corporations are typically unfamiliar with creating fault-tolerant solutions that fit the restricted budgets of small businesses and are ill equipped to design custom architectures and processes that deliver high levels of availability for identified risks.

High Availability Technologies Supported by Progent
Progent's Microsoft and Cisco-certified consulting experts can help you create a sensible, fault-tolerant network that addresses critical issues covering a broad range of infrastructure technologies and processes including:

High Availability Internet Connectivity Architecture
Progent's Cisco-certified IT engineers can help you build an affordable, 24x7 Internet connection solution that can achieve non-stop Internet connectivity through a wide array of high availability Internet access solutions including fault tolerant BGP, automatic fail-over, and multiple ISPs. Progent can provide Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert professionals to show you how to utilize the most current techniques for 24x7 Internet connections to implement an economical, fully redundant Internet network with automatic failover and other capabilities to create non-stop Internet availability. To read more, go to Fault Tolerant Internet Connectivity Architecture

Windows Server 2008 Clustering
The cluster feature set built into the Datacenter and Enterprise versions of Windows Server 2008 is radically re-engineered to streamline the installation, setup, and management of clusters that offer greater levels of network dependability, security, efficiency, and flexibility. New or improved capabilities include automated cluster Validation, easier configuration and deployment, unified cluster management, redesigned cluster architecture for increased availability, better security and quorum structure, minimization of failure points, greater storage and RAM capacity, and enhancements for geographically dispersed clusters. To read more, visit Windows Server 2008 Clustering Support.

Microsoft Windows 2003 Cluster Server
Progent offers Microsoft Windows Cluster Server support to help your organization deploy high availability clustered servers that can provide 100% operation. Clustered Windows servers for non-stop networks include Windows 2003 Cluster Server, SQL Cluster Server, and Exchange Server Cluster. By assisting you to plan non-stop clustered server solutions powered by Microsoft Windows Server Cluster 2003, Progent’s certified Windows engineers make sure that your fault-tolerant server clusters are set up to maximize the competitive advantage of your information network. For details, visit Windows Clustered Server Help.

Fault Tolerant Load Balancing
Progent provides high availability load balancing support that addresses system load balancing, load balanced applications, LAN/WAN backbone routing, and content delivery products including F5 Networks 3DNS. High availability load balancing providers for which Progent can provide consulting expertise include Windows 2003 and 2008 Server Network Load Balancing Manager, Citrix Metaframe and Presentation Server, Cisco Content Services Switch, Cisco Content Distribution Manager and Cisco CDN Software, and F5 Networks BIG-IP. To learn more, visit Non-stop Load Balancing.

High-Availability Internet Data Centers
Progent's Data Center engineers can show you how to find fault-tolerant data centers that match the particular needs of your business. Fault tolerant colocation sites are particularly attractive to small businesses due to of their affordability and simplified logistics in comparison to pursuing a do-it-yourself approach. Attempting to build an in-house data center with even a basic degree of fault tolerance is too costly for the majority of small businesses. Progent is ready to show you how to reap all the advantages of non-stop data centers and fault tolerant colo sites by offering a complete range of engineering and support services. To learn more, visit Fault Tolerant Data Centers Consulting.

24x7 Inter-office Connectivity
Progent’s non-stop interoffice connectivity and 24x7 network infrastructure consultants can help small organizations create non-stop Interoffice connectivity through redundant networks featuring automatic failover. Progent’s Cisco-certified Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts can plan and deploy fault tolerant Inter-office connections supported by fault tolerant EIGRP routers or non-stop OSPF deployment of Cisco routers. Progent can show you how redundant connections and transparent fail-over can provide economical 24x7 interoffice connectivity. For more information, go to 24x7 Inter-office Networking.

Disaster Recovery Consulting Services
Progent's disaster recovery planning and business continuity consultants can show you how to create a disaster recovery plan to prepare for an IT network disaster. Progent can show you how to define a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that incorporates periodic disaster recovery evaluations and drills. Progent's Microsoft and Cisco-certified engineers can also help you build an affordable, non-stop network architecture that addresses reliability issues covering a broad array of infrastructure technologies and procedures. To read more, see Disaster Recovery Consulting Services.

Data Protection Manager Data Recovery Consulting Experts
Progent's expert Data Protection Manager (DPM) support professionals can help you to develop a practical business continuity strategy, implement an affordable high-availability IT architecture, configure a DPM-based backup and restore solution, thoroughly test your system, educate your IT staff or regular consultants how to manage Microsoft DPM, or handle complete IT outsourcing including remote housing of Data Protection Manager machines in Progent's data center. To learn more, visit Microsoft DPM Expertise.

Why Companies Select Progent
Because Progent is a Microsoft Gold Partner and offers high-level application support for a broad range of small business applications, Progent is able to help clients to arrive at complete IT solutions that optimize the business value of your network. As a Registered Partner with Cisco, Progent offers the services of certified consultants and specialists with experience in designing, deploying and managing networking environments built on Cisco Systems products. The breadth of Progent's technical know-how and Progent's sensitivity to the requirements of small and midsize businesses make Progent the ideal resource for building and maintaining a cost-effective, high-availability network.

How You Can Contact Progent's Experts for Fault Tolerant Network Support
In order to get in touch with Progent about consulting assistance for non-stop architecture, phone 1-800-993-9400 or send email to fault-tolerant-help@progent.com.