IT Connection Newsletter: Issue 4
Progent's Certified Experts Offer
64-bit Upgrade Support
There's never been a better time for enhancing your network dependability, capacity, and performance by moving to 64-bit computing. Let Progent show you why and how.
Nearly all small businesses now own 64-bit processors, yet almost none use them for 64-bit processing. The Intel and AMD CPUs installed in computers ranging from enterprise servers to lowly desktop PCs have for years had 64-bit architectures, but most of this powerful hardware is dumbed down to 32-bit mode in order to run the popular versions of Microsoft's operating systems and applications. What a waste!
The RAM memory partitioning schemes used in 32-bit operating systems limit system stability. RAM-starved applications are often unable to utilize existing memory because the O/S is unable to allocate it efficiently. This results in programs shutting down or running fitfully even though a system is fully loaded with RAM.
64-bit software platforms allow far more physical RAM than 32-bit systems and crunch more data per clock cycle, making computers more reliable and faster. The question is, What 64-bit software platforms?
Microsoft supports mainstream 64-bit processors with their 'x64' technology. Although most Microsoft client applications, such as 2007 Office and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, are so far only supported in 32-bit mode on x64 Windows, Microsoft does offer native x64 versions of many Microsoft Server System products, including Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Exchange 2007, Microsoft Commerce Server 2007, Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006, as well as System Center Operations Manager.
In the desktop space, Windows 7 is available in a 64-bit edition that sets a new standard for client stability and capacity. Like all migrations from 32- to 64-bit platforms, the upgrade can't be done seamlessly. Every workstation and server requires a clean setup that involves reconfiguring applications, backing up and recovering data, and installing 64-bit device drivers.
In fact, for most desktop PCs even the 32-bit versions of Windows 7 will require you to perform a clean install. This being the case, there has never been a better time to move to 64-bit computing, since it will require little if any additional effort. Progent's Microsoft Gold-certified consultants are experienced in designing and performing major, minimally disruptive OS migrations of in-place desktops and can help your organization leverage your network dollars by migrating to Microsoft Windows 7 and to 64-bit computing at the same time.
Contact Progent for Help Migrating to 64-bits
For more information about how Progent can help you develop a sensible strategy for migrating to 64-bit computing, call
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Hybrid cloud integration Engineer
Enterprise hybrid cloud Consultancy
Progent can help your it team to plan and manage hybrid environments that support Windows and Linux operating systems and apps in both cloud-only solutions or in hybrid architectures that seamlessly combine on-premises IT assets as well as cloud services. To assist you to integrate public clouds with physical datacenters, Progent can provide a range of cloud integration services such as Azure hybrid cloud design and integration services, Amazon AWS cloud integration, and Amazon Web Marketing Service programming and debugging. Progent has 20 years of experience providing advanced consulting support remotely, and Progent can make sure you complete your cloud integration projects on schedule and affordably.
Windows, UNIX, Solaris Technical Consultant
Solaris with Windows Services
If your company is producing UNIX or Linux applications in an environment that includes MS Windows-based processors, PCs, and office productivity products, Progent offers full-service network support outsourcing that allows you to concentrate on your field of high-value expertise while avoiding the continual hassle of managing your company information system. Through the use of smart server monitoring and by delivering online and in-person assistance as your company needs it, Progent represents an affordable solution for maintaining an information system that features high availability, protection, and efficiency. Progent's developer assistance offerings include comprehensive network support outsourcing, virtual server infrastructure, remote and on-premises service and repair, 24x7 monitoring, and Contact Center services.
MCSE Expert Certified Professional Windows 10 Training
Consultant Services Microsoft Windows 10
Progent's Windows consultants can assist organizations of all sizes to assess Windows 10 or to migrate to Windows 10 from any earlier version of Microsoft Windows. Remote and on-premises assessment and upgrade support for Microsoft Windows 10 provided by Progent's consultants include Return on Investment estimates, project management, application and driver compatibility testing, pilot systems, virtualization strategies, Cloud integration, mobile device management, teleworker access, data and identity security, streamlined deployment and administration, network infrastructure optimization, Wi-Fi support, disaster recovery planning, custom training for network management personnel and end users, and ongoing Call Center support services.
Immediate Citrix Lab Manager Consultant Services
Citrix StorageLink Site Recovery Technology Professional
Progent's Citrix-certified consultants can assist you to assess the strategic value of the available versions of Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V, help you to use Citrix administration utilities with your Microsoft Hyper-V environment, and demonstrate to you how to deploy Citrix Essentials to improve the performance, uptime, flexibility, and recoverability of your virtual environment while reducing the cost of resources and operations and simplifying management tasks.
Remote Wireless Site Survey Information Technology Consulting
WLAN Site Survey Support and Integration
Progent’s Wireless Site Survey assists you to plan and implement a Wi-Fi WLAN customized for your environment, offering you a WLAN that delivers the reception, performance, capacity, Quality of Service, data protection, and roaming capability your business requires. Progent's Wireless Site Survey services are available either as an economical online service or as a more comprehensive onsite service.
IPsec VPN Cybersecurity Organizations
Emergency Security Audits Firewall and VPN
Progent offers small and mid-size businesses expert consulting for Intrusion Protection products and IPsec VPN technology from leading firewall and VPN security vendors including Check Point Software, Juniper, and Symantec. Progent can show you how to create a comprehensive security plan and choose appropriate technologies from multiple vendors to achieve your security goals while sticking within your spending limits.
Online Consulting Barracuda Backup with Amazon AWS
Support Services Barracuda Backup Testing
Barracuda Backup is an affordable, subscription backup/restore platform for small and medium-size businesses. A Barracuda Backup solution can incorporate a custom-designed physical appliance built by Barracuda or a virtual appliance with comparable functionality but which uses your existing storage hardware. Barracuda Backup safeguards vital business data generated on-premises, at one or multiple remote sites, or in the cloud. For disaster protection, you can replicate data to the Barracuda Cloud, to Amazon Web Services (AWS), or to any location with a Barracuda appliance. Progent is a Barracuda partner and Progent's Barracuda Backup consultants can provide a broad array of consulting services to help you to design, integrate, manage and repair a backup and disaster recovery system based on Barracuda technology.
Citrix Virtual Server Technology Professional
Citrix Virtual Server Consulting
Progent's Citrix-authorized consultants can help your company to evaluate the business advantages of XenServer and other Citrix platforms, and can help you to plan, validate, execute, troubleshoot, and support a Citrix XenServer installation. Progent can also analyze your current Citrix technology environment and show you how to optimize consolidation, responsiveness, protection, uptime, and recoverability.
UNIX Small Office Server Support
24-7 NetBSD Network Support Consultants
Progent's UNIX platform support services offer small companies and developers assistance with administering and maintaining UNIX, Linux or Solaris systems that coexist with Microsoft-based technology. Progent offers your organization access to UNIX consultants, consulting professionals certified by Microsoft and Cisco, and security specialists with CISSP certification. This broad range of experience offers you a convenient one-stop consulting firm to help you create and manage a secure and robust cross-platform network and communications environment that allows UNIX and Microsoft coexistence by combining Windows with major variants of UNIX including Apple macOS and OS X, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX (Hewlett Packard UNIX), Berkeley UNIX (BSD), SCO and Silicon Graphics IRIX or major Linux platforms such as RedHat Linux, SuSE Linux, Debian-GNU and Slackware.
Meraki Switch Setup and Support
Meraki MS 200 Series Switch Onsite Technical Support
Cisco's Meraki MS line of switches are designed for environments ranging from small branches to large campuses. Progent's Cisco-certified consultants offer cost-effective online consulting to assist you to plan and implement a productive network solution based on Meraki MS switches, streamline network monitoring and administration with Meraki's cloud-based management tools, define policies to maintain security, develop and test a disaster preparedness strategy, and resolve technical issues associated with any aspect of your Meraki ecosystem. Progent can also help your company to integrate Meraki switches with Cisco's Nexus or Catalyst core switches and with Meraki wireless APs to create a cohesive networking solution.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Computer Consultant
Professional SQL 2008 Reporting Services
SQL Server 2008 offers indispensable, standardized tools to computer professionals and network users, lessening the difficulty of designing, integrating, administering, and accessing company information and analytical programs in environments ranging from mobile devices to corporate information networks. The complexity and integration demands of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 call for an IT consultant with hands-on expertise and wide knowledge in planning and building information-based, end-to-end business IT solutions. The knowledge and experience of Progent's Microsoft-certified technical team, with an average of more than 10 years of professional work supporting Microsoft integration, ensures you success in designing, deploying and managing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 solutions that are well integrated with the Microsoft .NET platform.
Windows 2003 Online Support
Network Consulting Microsoft Windows 2003
Progent's certified Windows Server 2003 consultants offer computer help and expert consulting for the entire line of Microsoft .NET Servers, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Progent's Microsoft Windows 2003 upgrade, integration, update, and maintenance services include system design, installation, project management, in-person and remote network support and troubleshooting, Call Center outsourcing, CISM-certified security services, turn-key outsourcing, and cost-effective co-sourcing.
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