Progent's Apple Mac OS X networking engineers can assist your business with a broad range of connectivity infrastructure issues including system configuration, remote and mobile access, internetwork compatibility, protection, and newer technologies such as Voice over IP and broadband wireless networking. For information networks built exclusively on Apple Macintosh or for environments that utilize a combination of Mac OS X, Linux, and MS Windows-based servers and desktops, Progent has the knowledge and depth to deal with the complexity of planning, installing, and maintaining a network infrastructure that is reliable, secure, efficient, and appropriate for your business goals. Progent can help your company to deploy Apple’s Xserve servers, Xserve high-availability disk solutions, and Xsan SAN technology. Progent can also provide Cisco-qualified CCIE engineers to help with Cisco routers and switches.

Apple Macintosh connectivity support engineering services available from Progent's network engineers include:

  • System Infrastructure
    Progent’s network architects offer consulting support in all facets of network infrastructure including fault-tolerant servers and disk systems, multi-path Internet access, company-wide protection that meets industry standards, expandability, clustering, throughput optimization, multi-location networking, business continuity planning, and efficient use of third-party data centers. Progent’s offers the aggregate experience of professional engineers certified by Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and additional major vendors and are familiar with industry leading practices to assist your company to build a reliable and easy-to-manage information network.

  • Online and Wireless Access
    Progent's Apple and Cisco certified engineers can help your company to create and administer a network infrastructure that dependably supports employees who need access from branch offices, from home, or while travelling. Progent's wireless connectivity specialists can help your company to configure notebooks, handheld devices, email systems, databases, and line-of-business software to synchronize transparently in order to keep your business information consistent and readily accessible. Progent has extensive experience assisting organizations deploy and manage wireless appliances such as the Blackberry family of handhelds, wireless PDAs, and smartphones. Progent's CISM and GIAC-accredited consultants can also assist you to strengthen your security mechanisms and operations to deal with online and mobile security challenges including solutions for authenticating users, encoding communication connections, setting up VPNs, and remotely managing mass deployments of wireless computing products.

  • Internetwork Integration
    Progent’s system engineers have the depth of experience to offer help in an array of networking mechanisms and topologies. Progent’s Apple Macintosh consultants can assist you to take advantage of Open Directory, Apple’s open-systems directory and network authentication services architecture. Open Directory is based on powerful open source technologies like Open Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Kerberos for transparent interoperability with other LDAP servers. Progent’s experience with Windows and other networking platforms can help you plug into Microsoft’s Active Directory and Novell’s eDirectory. If your infrastructure deploys a mix of Mac, Microsoft Windows, and Linux based-resources, Progent can help you to set up and manage a common directory rather than a separate directory or different client records for each platform. Your users will be able to shift easily between Apple Macintosh and MS Windows devices — and still gain secure one-time log-in availability of directory-based system and network resources.

  • Voice over Expertise
    Voice over IP refers to telephony technology that transmits digitized voice across a connection using Internet Protocol (IP) standards. Progent's certified consultants are experienced with a number of Voice over IP solutions, including devices and applications powered by Cisco Technology's AVVID architecture. Progent can give you access to a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist you to deploy Cisco Voice over IP solutions. Progent can assess your existing network and Internet access configuration to see whether your environment is ready to handle Voice over IP, assist you to select and configure Cisco hardware and software that fit with your present situation and future growth strategy, and integrate your Cisco Voice over IP (VoIP) products with products from other suppliers.

  • Apple Xserve Servers, Xserve RAID, and Xsan SAN Consulting Help
    Progent’s substantial experience with UNIX in commercial deployments allows Progent to provide consulting support for Apple's Xserve technology that lets you optimize the strategic value of your Apple Mac system. Apple Computer's Xserve G5 server is based on the Mac OS X Server, the UNIX OS built on standards-based network services. Xserve provides multi-platform capability for native file sharing, as well as Apache web serve, POP and IMAP email, ftp, and DNS. Xserve RAID offers economical, large-capacity Ultra ATA drive technology with a standards-based 2Gb Fibre Channel for fast, fault-tolerant data access. Xserve RAID works with Mac OS X Server, Microsoft Windows servers, or Linux servers and permits clients to share up to two petabytes (2PB) of disk space. A Storage Area Network (SAN) allows you to pool data across multiple RAID devices for improved enhanced throughput, offering each client access to shared information over a high-speed Fibre Channel network.

  • High-speed Wireless Connectivity
    If your company is using 802.11 (WiFi) wireless networking to expand the reach or expedite the installation of your network, Progent can assist you to build a robust WiFi layout, identify appropriate hardware and software, configure Apple Airport or other access points, and install client adapters, wireless bridges, antennas, and related products. Progent can also assist you to create a wireless security strategy that aligns with the security plan for your entire business network. In addition, Progent can help you plan, implement, and maintain point-to-point bridges that provide an affordable means to incorporate multiple buildings into a cohesive network.

If your company is in need of an Apple Mac OS X network specialist or system engineer, phone Progent at 800-993-9400 or send email to apple-help@progent.com.















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