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-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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Exchange Server Migration Engineer
Specialists Exchange Migration
Progent's Microsoft-certified engineers can provide low-cost online and on-premises support to carry out your upgrade to Exchange Server 2010, generate extensive documentation of your new email environment, educate your network support staff and end users to get them ramped up rapidly on Exchange 2010, and provide ongoing administrative consulting and engineering help. Progent's consultants can also help you upgrade from Exchange Server 2010 to Exchange 2013 or Exchange Server 2016.
Risk Mitigation IT Consulting
CRISC Certified Cybersecurity Onsite Technical Support
Progent's disaster recovery support and business continuity professionals can help you design a disaster recovery plan to prepare for an IT system disaster. Progent can help you define a complete disaster recovery plan that incorporates periodic disaster recovery evaluations and testing. Progent's Microsoft and Cisco-certified engineers can also show you how to create an affordable, fault-tolerant network solution that addresses availability issues involving a broad array of infrastructure technologies and processes.
24-7 Consultant Ubiquiti UniFi Controller
Ubiquiti UniFi Wave 2 WiFi access point Engineer
Ubiquiti's UniFi line of Wi-Fi products includes indoor and outdoor Wave 2 APs, WiFi 6/6E and WiFi 7 APs, security gateway appliances, switches, IP phones, and security cameras. Progent offers the skills of veteran Wi-Fi consultants who can help you to assess the value of Ubiquiti's UniFi products for your environment and assist you to design, install, manage, and maintain your UniFi ecosystem.
Network Engineer Full-Time Jobs
From Home Job Microsoft Consultants
Progent is hiring a range of full-time workers including solutions-driven Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers; network consultants who have Cisco CCDP or CCIE credentials; and specialists in fault-tolerant network architecture with backgrounds in mobile connectivity, wireless integration, non-stop systems, business continuity planning, data protection, and server virtualization. Progent is also seeking desktop support experts, off-site service specialists, and CISSP or CISM certified security professionals. Progent is also hiring veteran managers and administrators able to perform effectively in our high-growth, virtual office model. Progent works with freelance consultants who have proven knowledge and hands-on background in important IT topics beyond our main service focus. Our Experts Team employs independent consultants who can provide consulting and development support for line-of-business applications such as Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or CRM; possess deep expertise with non-Microsoft platforms such as Linux derivatives, Apple OS, or Sun, or can provide world-class help in technologies like telecommunications, web design, EDI, eCommerce, or database management. Independent consultants certified by Progent cooperate with our in-house consultants to deliver end-to-end IT services for small business networks.
ProSight Server and Desktop Management Integration Services
Top Ranked Automated Desktop Management Engineer
ProSight LAN Watch with NinjaOne RMM is Progent's network, server and endpoint monitoring managed service that incorporates advanced remote monitoring and management techniques to keep your IT system operating at peak levels by tracking the state of vital devices.
Consultants Sun Solaris
Specialist Sun Solaris
If your company network combines Sun Solaris platforms with MS Windows, Progent can show you how to integrate your servers into a cohesive environment that permits all your OS platforms to run side by side for simple administration, seamless information exchange, high availability, enhanced performance, and strong protection. Progent's Solaris and MS Windows coexistence support services include IT infrastructure integration and service, consulting for Microsoft Windows services for UNIX (SFU), online network monitoring and management, online network support and troubleshooting, in-person technical support, and Help Desk Call Center support.
Integration Support wireless VoIP phone integration
wireless IP phones and Aironet APs Consultant Services
Cisco's wireless IP phones are hardened wireless devices designed for professionals who are on the move within office, warehouse, retail or other venues where IT management requires user endpoints that provide more control, data security and durability than is possible with the Bring-Your-Own-Device mode of workplace communications. Creating solutions with Cisco's wireless VoIP phones typically requires that IT teams set up and fine tune numerous components of your Wi-Fi infrastructure including APs, switches, Cisco wireless LAN controllers, and management tools. Progent's certified experts offer remote and onsite support to help your organization build and manage a Cisco wireless IP phone deployment by delivering services that can range from troubleshooting the configuration of an IP phone or AP to offering project management outsourcing or co-sourcing for updating the wireless architecture of an entire campus.
Microsoft Office System Network Design Consultant
Microsoft Windows Computer Service Companies
Progent applies no initialization fee and requires no monthly commitment for support services provided during normal business hours. Progent's small granularity does away with big invoices for fast fixes so you won't be forced to allow simple problems to stay unaddressed. .
SharePoint Foundation Online Help
Immediate SharePoint Designer 2010 IT Consultants
Progent's Microsoft engineers can provide cost-effective online technical support and development services to assist your business to plan, implement, administer, and maintain Microsoft SharePoint 2010 environments that can include web sites able to function as portals, extranets, document management tools, wikis, data warehouses, business information systems, enterprise search, workflows, and other utilities to support and improve information sharing. Progent can help you integrate SharePoint 2010 with Microsoft SQL Server and with other databases and with Microsoft's familiar desktop applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Visio. Progent can assist your business to migrate from previous versions of SharePoint or adapt a multi-vendor mix of web applications into a unified and easily managed SharePoint 2010 environment.
ISA Server Specialists
Microsoft Expert ISA 2004 Firewall Support
Progent's certified Forefront TMG and ISA Server 2006 experts can assist you to design, install, and manage an implementation of Forefront Threat Management Server or ISA Server 2006 on your network that provides the firewall security, speed and ease-of-use that your business requires.
Intrusion Protection Systems Cybersecurity Consultancy
Cybersecurity Contractors Watchguard
Progent offers businesses of any size professional support for Intrusion Protection products and IPsec VPN solutions from major firewall and Virtual Private Network security vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Check Point Software, Juniper, Fortinet, and SonicWall. Progent can help you create a comprehensive security strategy and choose appropriate products from a variety of vendors to support your security goals while staying within your budget restraints.
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