UNIX, macOS and OS X, Linux, Sun Solaris Expertise

Progent's macOS and Mac OS X networking engineers can assist you with a wide array of network design issues including network architecture, online and mobile connectivity, internetwork compatibility, security, and quickly changing technologies such as Voice over IP and high-speed wireless networking. For business networks based solely on Apple Macintosh or for systems that feature a combination of Mac, Linux, and Windows-based servers and workstations, Progent has the knowledge and depth to handle the complexity of designing, configuring, and maintaining a network infrastructure that is dependable, safe, productive, and appropriate for your business goals. Progent can help you to install Apple's Xserve enterprise servers, Xserve high-availability disk systems, and Xsan storage area network (SAN) systems. Progent can in addition provide Cisco-certified CCIE experts to support Cisco network appliances.

Connectivity infrastructure consulting services available from Progent for Apple Macintosh environments include:

• System Infrastructure
  Progent's system architects offer expertise in all facets of network configuration such as high-availability servers and disk systems, redundant Internet connectivity, enterprise-wide protection compliant with regulatory standards, scalability, server clustering, load balancing, multi-location networking, business continuity planning, and efficient utilization of outsourced data centers. Progent's provides the combined expertise of professional engineers with backgrounds in Apple macOS and Mac OS X, Cisco, Microsoft, and other major platforms and are familiar with industry leading practices to assist you to design a robust and easy-to-manage information network.

• Remote and Mobile Access
  Progent's experts in Apple macOS and OS X and Cisco technology can help your business to build and manage a network infrastructure that dependably supports users who need access from remote offices, from home, or while travelling. Progent's wireless connectivity experts can assist your organization to set up mobile computers, handheld devices, messaging servers, databases, and applications to sync transparently in order to keep your vital data consistent and easily accessible. Progent has extensive experience helping companies deploy and manage wireless appliances by providing services such as Apple iPhone integration, Google Android smartphone and tablet integration, and RIM BlackBerry integration. Progent's CISM and CISA-accredited security engineers can also assist your company to refine your security policies and operations to deal with remote and wireless security challenges such as technologies for validating users, encrypting data links, setting up Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and efficiently administering mass rollouts of wireless communication devices.

• Internetwork Connectivity
  Progent's system professionals have the depth of background to offer help in a wide range of networking technologies and architectures. Progent's macOS and OS X experts can help your organization to take advantage of Open Directory, Apple's open-systems directory and connection validation services platform. Open Directory is based on proven open source technologies like Open Lightweight Directory Access Protocol and Kerberos Network Authentication Protocol for seamless interoperability with other LDAP servers. Progent's expertise with Windows and other networking platforms can help you plug into Microsoft's Active Directory and Novell's eDirectory. If your network deploys a mix of Mac, Windows, and Linux/UNIX systems, Progent can assist your organization to integrate and administer a common directory rather than a different directory or separate user records for each operating system. Your users will be able to shift easily between Apple macOS and OS X and Windows computers — and benefit from secure one-time log-in availability of directory-based system resources.

• Voice over IP (VoIP) Help
  Voice over IP refers to telephony technology that sends voice over a the Internet utilizing Internet Protocol (IP) standards. Progent's certified engineers are experienced with a number of VoIP solutions, including products powered by Cisco's Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (AVVID). Progent can provide a Cisco CCIE or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist your organization to deploy Cisco Voice over IP technology. Progent can evaluate your existing network and Internet access configuration to see whether your environment is optimized to support Voice over IP, assist you to select and configure Cisco hardware and software that fit with your present situation and future growth plans, and integrate your Cisco Voice over IP solution with technology from other vendors.

• Apple Computer Xserve Servers, Xserve Fault-Tolerant Disk Array, and Xsan Storage Area Network (SAN) Technology
  Progent's substantial experience with the UNIX operating system in business deployments makes it possible to offer integration services for Xserve platform that lets you maximize the competitive value of your Mac network. Apple Computer's Xserve is powered by the macOS and Mac OS X Server, the UNIX OS based on standards-based network technology. Xserve provides multi-platform support for native file exchange, as well as WebDAV server, IMAP mail, ftp, and DNS. Xserve RAID offers economical, high-capacity Ultra ATA disk technology with an industry standard 2Gb Fibre Channel for high-performance, fault-tolerant data access. Xserve RAID works with Apple macOS and OS X Server, MS Windows servers, Linux or Netware servers and permits clients to share up to two petabytes (2PB) of files and volumes. A Storage Area Network (SAN) enables you to pool data across multiple RAID drives for better performance, offering every user access to shared storage over a high-speed Fibre Channel network.

• Fast Wireless Networking
  If your organization is deploying WiFi wireless networking to increase the reach or expedite the installation of your LAN, Progent can assist you to design a robust wireless layout, recommend cost-effective hardware and software, configure Apple Airport or other wireless access points, and set up wireless adapters, bridges, antennas, and accessories. Progent can in addition assist you to develop a wireless security plan that aligns with the protection strategy for your entire business network. In addition, Progent can help you design, install, and support point-to-point/multipoint bridges that provide an economical way to incorporate many buildings into a cohesive network.

If you are in need of an Apple macOS or OS X network support expert or system engineer, call Progent at 800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.