macOS and Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris Expertise
Apple macOS and OS X Integration and Support:
Expertise for Windows Applications on Macs
Organizations commonly rely on software applications designed to run solely on Microsoft Windows. For businesses that have a combination of Mac and Microsoft Windows computers, there are two popular alternatives for using Microsoft Windows-dependent software on an Apple Mac: an external connection to an actual Windows computer or local simulation of a Microsoft Windows operating system on a Mac computer. Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection for Apple Mac allows you to connect an Apple Mac to a remote Windows-based PC to run Windows programs and access network resources. Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac is a component of Office for Mac and offers significant improvements over older releases. Virtual PC for Mac emulates Microsoft Windows on an Apple Mac computer so you are able to run Microsoft Windows applications directly. Virtual PC for Mac was available in advanced versions of Microsoft Office 2004 for Apple Mac but is not offered in the current releases of Office for Mac. VMware Fusion allows you to run Windows as well as most other operating systems on a Mac.
Progent's macOS and OS X consultants can help your company to manage these solutions for running Windows software on your Apple Macs and can also help your business to evaluate and configure third-party solutions for Microsoft Windows platform simulation.
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac allows you to attach your Mac to a Windows-powered system to execute Windows software, exchange files, and share system resources. You can transfer documents between your Mac and your Windows-powered computer and print from Windows software to any printers connected to your Apple Mac.
Desktop emulation demands comparatively modest processing power from the local Apple Mac and therefore in typical scenarios offers higher responsiveness than processor emulation. To attach to a remote Microsoft Windows-based computer, you need network connectivity and permissions to attach to the computer. The Microsoft Windows machine must also be running either Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Services. MS Remote Desktop Connection Client for Apple Mac is provided as a no-cost download or as a component of Office for Mac 2011 and works with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.
Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac version 2 offers enhanced capabilities that include:
- A user interface and menu bar that makes the connection window simpler to operate
- Remote Desktop Protocol version 6.0 for faster performance and Vista and Windows 7 compatibility
- Multiple session support for managing sessions with multiple remote computers
- Automatic re-attach for resuming a remote session if you lose the connection
- Window sizing alternatives for running the remote connection as a full screen or in an adjustable window
- Apple Mac printer support for outputting Microsoft Windows documents on a Mac-connected printer
- Network Level Authentication for enhanced security when connecting to Vista and Windows 7 computers
- Higher screen resolution to support wide-screen displays
- Faster login procedures for enhanced efficiency
Virtual PC for Apple Mac
Virtual PC for Apple Mac emulates an Intel/AMD-type CPU and turns an Apple Mac into the equivalent of Windows machine that permits you to utilize Windows PC programs, documents, and network appliances. CPU simulation is processor intensive on the local Apple Mac and loses some performance in exchange for simplicity, flexibility, and a more complete array of features. Virtual PC version 7 is compatible with the Apple Mac G5 processor and Apple Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) and was included with the advanced version of Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.
Important features of Microsoft's Virtual PC version 7 include:
- Sharing of Files and Removable Storage allows file and media exchange between Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac applications and allows storing documents and data in a folder on a Mac and accessing them from within Microsoft Windows
- Shared Mac and Windows PC Peripherals allows access to a variety of Windows PC and Apple Mac peripherals such as printers and removable hard disks, even devices made exclusively to be used with a Windows system
- Cross-OS Copy and Paste allows Microsoft Virtual PC 7 for Mac and an Apple Mac application to use the same clipboard for cutting and pasting between Microsoft Windows and Mac environments
- A Fast Save capability allows users to shut down a virtual PC in one step and start again from that position
- Zero Configuration Printing for Panther systems (Mac OS X version 10.3) eliminates the need to download special drivers. You can click Print and utilize the identical printing functionality and software drivers used by the Apple Mac operating system.
How Progent's macOS and OS X Experts Can Assist Your Company to Run Windows Applications on Apple Macs
Progent's Microsoft-expert engineers and Mac specialists can assist you to choose and install appropriate products to enable your Apple Mac clients to utilize Windows software. Also, Progent can help your organization to incorporate your Macs seamlessly into your network environment to improve stability, throughput, and security and to maximize business value. Progent can also deliver Mac OS X and Exchange Server Help plus macOS and OS X Training.
Contact Progent to Find Help for Running Microsoft Windows Software on Apple Macs
If you are trying to find a macOS or OS X support professional, phone Progent at
Progent's Support for UNIX Networks
Progent's UNIX-family consulting services offer small companies and product developers help with administering and servicing UNIX/Linux/Mac-based systems that can operate alongside Microsoft technology. Progent provides your company the services of UNIX support experts, certified Microsoft engineers, Cisco CCIEs, and security specialists accredited by CISSP. This broad array of knowledge offers you a convenient one-stop resource to assist you to build and support a protected and reliable multi-vendor connectivity and communications infrastructure that blends Microsoft Windows with popular derivatives of UNIX such as:
Apple macOS and OS X ,
Solaris,
IBM AIX Open UNIX,
HP-UX,
Berkeley UNIX (BSD),
SCO and
Silicon Graphics IRIX or important Linux distributions including
RedHat Linux,
SUSE,
Debian GNU/Linux and
CentOS Linux,
Ubuntu,
Mandriva Linux,
PCLOS,
fedora Linux, and
Gentoo Linux.
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Azure and Android integration Services
Programming Microsoft Azure firewall configuration
Progent can help you to design and carry out an efficient move from on-premises Active Directory to cloud-based Microsoft Entra ID (formerly called Azure Actve Directory) or to a hybrid solution that deploys Microsoft Entra Domain Services and Microsoft Entra Connect to centralize identity management for both onsite and Azure assets.
Emergency Endpoint Monitoring and Reporting Online Support Services
Automated Server Inventory IT Services
ProSight LAN Watch is Progent's server and desktop monitoring managed service that incorporates state-of-the-art remote monitoring and management technology to help keep your network operating at peak levels by checking the health of vital devices that power your network environment. When ProSight LAN Watch uncovers an issue, an alert is transmitted automatically to your designated IT management staff and your assigned Progent engineering consultant so that any potential issues can be resolved before they can disrupt your business.
Michigan Server Setup
New Mexico Consultants
If your business does not need urgent remote help but you think you will need assistance with your information system in the near future, you can save time and money and ensure that the right IT skill will be ready when you require it by contacting a Progent sales agent and signing up as a customer. For details, call 800-993-9400 or email information@progent.com.
Google GCP Cloud integration Consultant Services
Google Cloud Docker Consulting Services
Progent can provide cost-effective online and onsite support to help organizations to migrate any part of their core IT resources to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This can save time and equipment costs and allow the use of Google's cutting edge machine learning tools. Progent can help you with every phase of Google Cloud Platform migration and troubleshooting including requirements analysis, preparedness assessment, system design, testing, deployment, administration, performance tuning, software license management, backup/restore solutions, and security.
Remote Server Management Cards Professionals
Professionals Remote Server Management Cards
Remote management cards give IT managers complete control over a server without the need for an on-site presence. Through these management cards, all console screen information plus keyboard and mouse functionality are exported to an off-site session to an IT professional who can be located anywhere with Internet access. Progent's Microsoft and Cisco certified engineers can help you to design, deploy, and support a high-availability business network that incorporates remote server management cards and Progent can utilize these remote server management cards to provide low-cost off-site technical help. Progent is familiar with a variety of remote server management cards such as Aten IP9001 remote server management cards, American Megatrends remote server management cards, Dell DRAC cards, HP Lights-Out remote management cards, and Peppercon eRIC remote server management cards.
24/7/365 Operating System Skills Transfer
Windows Education
Progent is committed to knowledge transfer from Progent's support experts to customers. By educating clients to handle problems that are within their comfort zone, Progent is able to focus on delivering high-value skills where Progent faces little competition. Medium-size businesses who work with familiar independent consultants or who maintain internal support staffs benefit when Progent transfers information about critical technology and tested methodologies to make their networks more robust, secure, and productive.
