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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Office 365 Outlook Network Consulting Group
Office 365 Management Computer Consultancy Services
Progent's Microsoft Office and Office 365 consultants can assist companies to incorporate Microsoft Office desktop and Office 365 apps such as Excel, Office Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Access, Project and Publisher into a cohesive solution that offers fast ROI and enables better business outcomes. Progent can assist you to interface Office or Office 365 apps with each other and with other key Microsoft platforms including SharePoint, Exchange Server and Microsoft SQL Server running on-premises or hosted in the cloud. Progent's consultants can also assist you to resolve compatibility issues between different releases of Office and offers customized online instruction to individual users and teams.
24-Hour Computer Consultants Windows Server 2012R2 Virtual Fibre Channel
Windows Server 2012R2 Data Deduplication Network Engineer
Progent's Microsoft-certified consultants can assist you to assess the benefits of Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 for your organization, develop test systems and rollout strategies, tune your infrastructure for local, multi-site, cloud-based, and partial-cloud environments, educate your IT support, team, create an enterprise-wide security plan, streamline network management, assist with application development, and build and validate a DR/BC plan.
24-7 Consultancy Data Center
24-7 Data Center Consultancy
Progent's Data Center engineers can help you identify high availability data centers that meet the particular requirements of your company. Fault tolerant colocation sites are especially attractive to small businesses because of their affordability and convenience compared to taking a do-it-yourself strategy. Attempting to design an on-site data center that offers even a minimum degree of fault tolerance is too costly for the majority of small businesses. Progent is ready to show you how to get all the benefits of high availability data centers and 24x7 colo sites by offering a full array of consulting and maintenance services.
Network Consultant Microsoft Exchange 2000
Microsoft Exchange Consulting
Progent is among the most qualified information technology consulting companies for creating email and messaging systems powered by Microsoft Exchange 2000. Progent specializes in helping small businesses get all the advantages of Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 under common scenarios such as upgrading from Microsoft Exchange 5.5, migration from an ISP-based or POP3 e-mail environment, and using managed services for your Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server administration.
Mid-size Company Computer Consultants
Mid-sized Office Information Technology Installation Service
Progent offers IT support for medium size businesses with 100 to 250 system users. The mid-size company or work group has typically been an underserved part of the market for network consulting services. The cost structures and service access models of major third-party support firms make them excessively expensive for the ordinary mid-size company or small medium business (SMB), which usually has a minimal information technology budget with which to maintain an IT system whose complexity and capability are frequently comparable to the networks of far bigger enterprises. Progent's service delivery model, which takes full advantage of remote support, virtual network technology and proactive network monitoring, dramatically lowers the network maintenance costs of an SMB while providing the small company with big-company support from certified, IT consultants with background in a wide range of small business network solutions. If your mid-sized company or small business is looking for levels of IT help appropriate by a mid-size organization without paying big-company prices, you need Progent.
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