Cisco Certified Expert Network Consultants

Data centers are the key to utilizing information technology assets to maximize the business value of a computer network. For small organizations, data centers have typically evolved in a haphazard manner, resulting in a state where processors and storage devices are deployed inefficiently, usable communications capacity is wasted, collaboration and knowledge sharing is minimal, support demands are high, scaling or repurposing is costly, security is poor, nominally simple changes turn into giant challenges, and complete recovery from catastrophic breakdowns becomes virtually impossible.

Cisco's most recent connectivity appliances and technologies support a new generation of data center design that allows continual improvements in server, storage, network infrastructure, and applications in a manageable and cost-effective way. Progent's consultants can assist you to identify and implement Cisco's connectivity products to create a robust basis for your data center and to streamline your data center operations in vital areas such as:

• Processor and disk efficiency
• Comprehensive security policy enforcement
• Server proliferation
• Regulatory requirements
• Disaster recovery

The business advantages that can accrue as a result of engaging Progent's Cisco-certified experts to enhance your data center include:

• Lower costs: permits IT to substantially cut acquisition expenses through integration and higher use of previously isolated equipment, slash maintenance expenses by simplifying and automating management jobs, and cut HVAC and energy bills.
• Greater Business Flexibility: enables IT to react quickly to evolving business conditions by facilitating fast deployment of application and infrastructure services from common pools of integrated server, disk, and connectivity resources. This can streamline operational processes and enable policy-driven management.
• Better Network Resilience: allows IT to respond to disruptions or intrusions by protecting infrastructure, applications, and information through the highest degrees of availability, comprehensive protection, and disaster recovery.
• Improved Service Levels: enables IT management to improve network service levels by implementing secure, accelerated access to data center-resident applications and data from any place and at any time throughout the enterprise.

• Building efficient firewall security configurations powered by Cisco PIX and ASA firewall appliances
• Deploying and troubleshooting protected Virtual Private Network access for connecting data centers to other data centers, business offices, and mobile workers
• Designing, and integrating resilient non-stop switching, routing, and Internet connectivity environments in which single component breakdowns do not disrupt operation of the network
• Configuring backup ISPs with transparent failover using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Progent can guide customers through the complete process of paperwork with Internet authorities, getting Autonomous System numbers and IP addresses assigned, working with Internet Service Providers to set up their networks, and deploying and testing customer equipment.
• Implementing segmented and secure virtual LAN (VLAN environments to compliment VMware virtual server systems
• Designing, installing and assisting customers to manage 24x7 intrusion prevention systems (IPS) so that assaults can be detected rapidly and remediated so they don't disrupt your business
• Designing, configuring, and supporting load balancing solutions. Working with clients, Progent can align customer requirements to the best solutions and implement load balancing at the application level, server level, or connectivity infrastructure layer. Such designs allow for seamless and scalable expansion, reliability, performance, and redundancy.
• Progent knows how to design effective network management strategies using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Cisco's open Netflow protocols, along with Cisco Security Manager and CiscoWorks and a variety of 3rd party solutions that present network managers a useful look into the operation of their data center's network
• Setting up and supporting high-end data center capable routers and switches including the Catalyst 4500 and 6500 family switches, Cisco Nexus 6000 and 7000 family switches, and Cisco 7200, 7600, and 12000 Series routers.

To find out more information about Progent's professional support for Cisco networking products, select a subject:

• Introduction to Cisco Consulting Services
• Fast Remote Access to a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Consultant
• Cisco Firepower Firewalls: Configuration and Management Support
• Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Firewall with Firepower: Setup and Management Expertise
• Cisco ASA 5500 Firewalls Consulting Help
• Cisco PIX Series Firewall Upgrade. Migration Assistance
• Cisco Routers Configuration and Troubleshooting Expertise
• Cisco Wireless Deployment Help
• Cisco Aironet Access Points Engineering Support
• Cisco Small Business WiFi APs Consulting Support
• Cisco Catalyst 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6/6E Wireless APs Planning, Deployment and Debugging Services
• Cisco WiFi Controllers Integration Consulting
• Meraki Access Points Design Expertise
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM or Unified CM) and CallManager Integration and Troubleshooting
• Cisco Voice over IP (VoIP) Phones and IP Video Phones Consulting Services and Wireless VoIP Phone Configuration
• Cisco Jabber Deployment Services
• Cisco Catalyst Switches Consulting and Support Expertise
• Nexus Switches Deployment Expertise
• Meraki MS Switches Configuration and Maintenance Expertise
• Cisco VPN and Security Engineering Help
• SIP and CUBE Integration Solutions: SIP Trunks and Cisco CUBE Integration Consulting
• Data Center Optimization Services for Internet Service Providers
• Remote Management Technologies for Cisco-powered Environments

To ask Progent about consulting assistance for Cisco networking, phone 1-800-993-9400 or refer to Contact Progent.