If your business network is based mostly on Windows products but still relies on some legacy programs based on UNIX, Linux or Sun Solaris, Progent can assist you to incorporate your technology mix into a unified information system that allows all your operating systems to work together for easy management, seamless dataflow, high availability, improved performance, and tight security.

For multi-platform networks, Progent's integration, maintenance, and repair services include:

• Network Architecture Configuration and Support
  Progent's certified Microsoft-certified engineers and Cisco-certified CCIE support experts can show you how to configure a secure system architecture that permits both UNIX/Linux/Solaris and Windows users to share information and services. Progent's MS Active Directory consultants are certified professionals in designing, installing, and maintaining complex Active Directory installations. Progent offers skill in setting up and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, VPN appliances, wireless interfaces, and storage networking solutions. Progent can also help you to minimize servers and leverage your investment in fault-tolerant hardware by configuring a virtual infrastructure with products such as VMware.

• Consulting for Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX (SFU)
  Progent can show you how to deploy Windows Services for UNIX to enable coexistence between MS Windows and UNIX/Linux/Solaris networks. Windows SFU provides interoperability between Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and various versions of UNIX such as Solaris 10 and 9, Hewlett Packard HP-UX, IBM AIX, and SGI/Irix. Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) enables you to share Windows folders and files across the Network File System and features enhanced authentication in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server AD networks. Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) comes with the POSIX-compliant Interix application and scripting environment, which delivers a full library of UNIX tools and shells, compatibility with a single-rooted file system, plus a SDK for migrating application software.

• Remote Server Monitoring and Management
  Progent's Operations Manager consulting services can maximize your information system's reliability, performance, and protection via automatic network monitoring. Progent’s experience with Systems Management Server (SMS) and Microsoft RIS can enable you to standardize Windows PC and application configuration. Progent’s network monitoring specialists can also utilize a set of UNIX/Linux-powered system monitoring tools such as Nagios and MRTG in order to help you to troubleshoot or enhance your network architecture.

• Online Network Help and Repair
  Progent's Remote Technical Support and Repair services offer the best return for your network service budget. Advanced online access tools and skilled service technicians and consultants together enable Progent to resolve most network problems without throwing away time and money by going to your site. Progent is a leader in providing remote IT support and has developed an extensive virtual network of support experts who have delivered fast and affordable solutions to thousands of companies in every state in the U.S.

• In-person Technical Support
  Progent's network support experts have delivered world-class in-person technical help to small businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 18 years. The background of Progent's Microsoft-certified network support personnel can assist you to solve tough infrastructure, messaging, or security problems that require the experience and technical breadth of a seasoned support firm. Progent can provide on-site support in Northern California and in key cities throughout the U.S.

• Help Desk Call Center Outsourcing
  Progent's Help Desk Call Center Outsourcing Services are designed for organizations who have to work within a limited IT budget yet who need immediate contact with a Call Center with efficient phone support and full escalation support. Key features include help desk phone service for desktop help and network repair, safe online connectivity to permit Progent's support specialists to observe precisely what your clients see so they can resolve problems quickly, and expert prioritization and problem escalation.

If you are looking for consultants to help you to integrate key Solaris computers with your Windows network, contact Progent at 800-993-9400 or send email to solaris-help@progent.com.