Computer Support for Small Businesses
Microsoft Windows 11 Migration and Integration Support
Microsoft Windows 11 is more like a major update to Windows 10 and not a revolutionary new client OS. Enhancements are concentrated on improving productivity by providing the user with a personalized environment offering faster access to commonly run applications and commonly requested information. A signature innovation is the redesigned Start menu, which allows you to pin and arrange icons for your most task-relevant apps so you can quickly get down to business.
Progent's Microsoft-certified experts can assist you to verify the compatibility of Windows 11 running your key applications and services so you can assess the benefits to your business of upgrading to Microsoft Windows 11. Migration help offered by Progent remotely or onsite include ROI projections, test system planning, hybrid cloud architecture, mobile access, cybersecurity guidance, work-from-home solutions, management planning, network design, Wi-Fi configuration, patch management, business continuity preparedness, training for IT staff and users, Call Desk outsourcing, and ongoing technical assistance.
Progent is unusual for the ability to deliver advanced expertise for Microsoft technology with little delay. Progent offers occasional help to resolve persistent technical obstacles or comprehensive project management and co-management services to make sure you finish major Windows 11 projects on schedule and within budget.
Enhancements to Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11 revamps its GUI across physical platforms, permits greater desktop personalization, includes important applications that before had to be downloaded, offers native ability to run Android software, and provides access to Widgets for live information channels.
New features to Windows 11 include:
- The updated Start Menu is the most prominent innovation of Microsoft Windows 11, replacing Windows 10's space-hungry version with a smaller, center-stage window that starts out containing default application icons and can be quickly customized to display the user's favorite set of programs.
- A personal release of Microsoft Teams is integrated into Windows 11 and can be launched from the Windows taskbar. With this trimmed-down edition of Teams, you can instantly call, chat, message, or launch a video/voice call with acquaintances in your contacts list.
- Snap Layouts are a new mechanism for organizing windows into specific zones within layout templates on the Microsoft Windows 11 desktop. Hovering over a window's maximize button displays a menu of possible layouts. Clicking on a zone in an available layout "snaps" the desired window into that zone. Snap Assist permits you to fill your selected layout with additional windows. You can save completed Snap Layouts in Snap Groups which can be accessed from the Windows 11 taskbar.
Snap Layouts permit you to organize personalized windows - The pre-installed Power Automate desktop flow designer is a robotic process automation tool that enables users to record workflows for automating repetitive desktop procedures. Power Automate permits you to utilize pre-made or custom recorder flows and can interact with popular applications such as email, Excel, websites, and folders. Microsoft's Power Automate is intended to take the place of earlier generation RPA tools like Windows recorder (V1) and Selenium IDE.
- Virtual Desktops permit you to build multiple custom desktops that each show applications associated with certain activities and workflows such as accounting, sports, or investing. Users can develop virtual desktops and switch to them from the Task view icon on the Windows 11 taskbar.
Virtual desktops in Windows 11 allow you to design personalized desktops for distinct activities - Microsoft Windows 11 reintroduces Widgets, which concisely present current data delivered by selected apps and services. Widget information can include local weather, news, sports, equity prices, calendar, and other fast-changing data. Users can supplement|, remove, arrange, size, and customize widgets according to their personal interests and work environment. Each user's newsfeeds are tuned based on AI but you can specify topics and sources.
Widgets deliver realtime info on user-specified themes like local weather, news, entertainment, and calendar - Android Apps work natively on Windows 11. The new Windows Subsystem for Android allows a Windows 11 computer to run mobile apps from the Amazon Appstore. Installed apps can use cellular data if your Windows 11 computer has cellular access and you have a data plan with a mobile service company.
- TCP speed for fast networks is enhanced by the incorporation of the TCP HyStart++ and RACK-TLP algorithms in the Microsoft Windows 11 transport stack. HyStart++ mitigates connection latency during start-up and RACK-TLP minimizes Retransmit TimeOuts.
Progent's Windows 11 Upgrade Services
Windows 11 will not run with older model CPUs or PCs that do not include Trusted Platform Module v. 2.0. hardware. For in-place upgrades to Windows 11, gen 2 virtual machines need to have at least two virtual processors, meet host CPU prerequisites, and have virtual TPM enabled. You cannot perform in-place upgrades of existing generation 1 VMs to Windows 11. For eligible devices, you can install Windows 11 as an upgrade to Windows 10 using standard utilities such as Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and Configuration Manager. For devices running Windows 8, you first need to implement the free upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10.
Since Windows 10 and Windows 11 can coexist, you can deploy Windows 11 using a phased approach. You can use the identical utilities and follow the same processes to manage both operating systems. You can monitor PCs, confirm app compatibility, and automate Windows 11 installations with the same software you use for Windows 10. This capability to build a consistent management environment simplifies Windows 11 upgrades. Progent can assist you to plan and carry out a Microsoft Windows 11 migration that maximizes the utilization of your in-place network assets including desktops, software tools, apps, cloud-based and local services, and network infrastructure.
Progent's experts can deliver these services to help you follow best practices for each stage of your Windows 11 migration:
- Design a staged implementation plan that begins with developers, moves to validation, and ends with broad deployment
- Establish standards for readiness to advance to each consecutive deployment stage
- Assess rollout tools and verify your implementation strategy is supported by your infrastructure, intended configurations, and security policies
- Define which apps will run unmodified, which require updates, and which should be replaced
- Design a continuing PC management strategy
Progent's Other Consulting Services for Windows 11
Progent can provide a range of outsourcing services intended to assist organizations of all sizes to plan, deploy, administer, and maintain hybrid networks that incorporate desktops and laptops running Microsoft Windows 11. Progent's Technical Response Center can serve as a temporary and seamless extension of your in-house Call Center to deliver online assistance from Microsoft-certified consultants to help handle the initial surge of service requests you may face as you migrate to Windows 11. Common issues may be associated with areas such as application or driver functionality, remote access, or cybersecurity.
Progent's desktop management consultants and Windows 10 consultants can streamline the management of your Windows 11 endpoints by identifying efficient tools for common tasks such as patch management support, managing software licensing, monitoring utilization and performance, and guarding against cyber attacks. Progent's mobile computing experts can help you design a centrally managed BYOD ecosystem for your smartphone and tablet users by providing services like Apple iOS integration and Google Android integration expertise. Progent's Wi-Fi integration specialists can help you to set up both fixed and temporary Wi-Fi networks for any venue such as corporate headquarters, branch offices, home offices, and convention facilities.
Progent's certified cybersecurity experts can help your business to plan, implement, and test an IT security strategy that marshals the advanced security features of Windows 11. Progent has developed a variety of economical network security assessment services to determine the security posture of PCs, laptops, and tablets running Windows 11. For round-the-clock network threat defense and maximum availability, Progent has developed the ProSight library of network management services which consists of a variety of round-the-clock online IT monitoring services including Progent's ProSight LAN Watch server and desktop management services and ProSight WAN Watch ITinfrastructure monitoring based on modern Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) technology. Progent's Cisco-certified CCIE infrastructure experts can assist you to benefit from the advanced remote connectivity technology of Windows 11 and can help you create a centralized accessibility solution that supports a BYOD environment and delivers performance, advanced threat protection, and maximum availability.
To improve manageability, cybersecurity, economy, and uptime for Windows 11 endpoints, Progent's Hyper-V virtual client experts can help you implement and use the Client Hyper-V feature incorporated into Windows 11.
Contact Progent to Learn More About System Design and Migration Services for Windows 11
To learn more about how Progent's consultants can help you to evaluate or upgrade to Windows 11, call
An index of content::
Contractor Job Microsoft Certified Professional
Network Engineering Telecommuter Jobs
Progent is hiring a range of on-staff workers including solutions-driven Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers; system experts who have Cisco CCDP or CCIE certification; and specialists in advanced network design with experience in mobile connectivity, wireless integration, non-stop systems, disaster recovery solutions, data protection, and server virtualization. Progent is also hiring workstation support experts, off-site troubleshooting specialists, and CISSP or CISM certified security professionals. Progent is also seeking veteran managers and administrators who can operate efficiently in our high-growth, virtual office model. Progent works with freelance consultants who have specialized knowledge and hands-on background in high-demand information technology topics outside our primary service concentration. Progent's Experts Group employs freelance consultants who offer advice and programming services for strategic solutions that include MRP, Enterprise Resource Planning, or Customer Relationship Management; have deep knowledge of non-Microsoft platforms such as Linux derivatives, Apple OS, or Solaris, or can provide world-class help in technologies like telecom, web site design, Electronic Data Interchange, eCommerce, or dbm programming. Independent contractors premier by Progent cooperate with our full-time consultants to deliver comprehensive solutions for small company networks.
Services Documentation Computer Engineer
Service Database Computer Consultants
Progent uses an enterprise-class support reporting system that records and formats complete documentation for all delivered support activities. Unlike many independent consultants or small support organizations who offer minimal documentation or details of tasks performed, every service delivered by Progent is accompanied by comprehensive documentation. Every Progent consultant has use of the service documentation transmitted by each consultant to each customer. The practice of detailing and organizing service activity allows more effective support and eliminates a variety of typical problems such as when a service customer is virtually held captive to a consultant who won't let go of the keys to the kingdom.
Technology Professional Private Cloud Solutions
Private Cloud Integration Consultancy
Progent's Private Cloud Hosting and Management service provides comprehensive hosting of a small or mid-size company's production servers in an environment that delivers the highest level of dependability and expandability and is in addition simple to move to another host. Progent's Private Cloud Hosting options are built on proven virtualization technologies that enable small businesses with multi- platform environments to economize dramatically on the costs of capital investments, system maintenance, and network administration while benefiting from world-class reliability and an unprecedented degree of vendor independence.
Computer Engineer Helpdesk for At Home Workers
Offsite Workforce Consultant Services
Progent has 20 years of background helping small and medium-size businesses to design, deploy, tune, manage, and troubleshoot computer networks that incorporate a remote workforce.
Cisco Architecture Small Business Outsourcing
Cisco Access Point Networking Consultancy Services
Progent offers rapid online access to Cisco CCIE networking experts. Progent's CCIE experts can link to your environment via powerful remote diagnostic tools to deliver quick and affordable analysis and repair of critical network problems.
Award Winning Developer Excel 3D Map
Excel Power Map Programmer
Progent's Microsoft-certified Office Excel and Office 365 Excel consultants can provide a broad range of online support services to help your organization to plan, develop, pilot test, install, manage, and troubleshoot applications based on any release of Excel, including Excel 2016 and Office 365 Excel. Progent can help your business to migrate your existing Excel solutions to the latest releases of Excel, support Excel on iOS-based iPhones and iPads and Android phones and tablets, and fix compatibility issues between various versions of Excel. Progent can provide on-demand support to organizations looking for a quick solution to a stubborn issue associated with Office Excel and Progent can also provide comprehensive project management services for migrating or creating line-of-business applications built on Office Excel. Progent's affordable webinar training classes for Office Excel can be customized to meet the special requirements of individual users or groups.
Information Systems Firms Microsoft Office XP
24x7 Microsoft Migration Firm
Progent applies no initialization charge and asks no monthly commitment for support services provided during normal business hours. Progent's one-minute granularity eliminates large invoices for fast fixes so you won't be forced to permit minor problems to stay unaddressed. .
CRISC Certified Risk and Information Systems Control Specialists
Consultants CRISC Certified Risk and Information Systems Control Systems Engineer
Progent offers the services of a CRISC-certified risk management expert to help your company to plan and implement an enterprise risk management strategy following leading practices promoted by CRISC and geared to align with your company's risk tolerance, business objectives, and budgetary guidelines.
Helpdesk for Remote Workers Integration Support
Remote Working Professional
Progent has 20 years of experience assisting small and mid-size businesses to plan, implement, optimize, administer, and troubleshoot IT networks that support telecommuters.
ProSight Private Cloud Hosting Services Technology Professional
ProSight Virtual Hosting Consultant
Progent's ProSight Virtual hosting services provide small and midsize companies a range of advantages including lower capital costs, reductions in operational costs, improved executive focus, world-class security, enhanced fault tolerance, and business continuity.
SharePoint 2016 Hybrid Network Engineer
Microsoft SharePoint 2016 Power View Integration Services
Progent's Microsoft-certified SharePoint consultants offer affordable online and on-premises consulting expertise, application development, and debugging services for organizations of all sizes who want to upgrade to SharePoint 2016 or SharePoint Online from earlier versions of SharePoint.
Open Now Flexential Tampa Internet Data Center Consulting
Emergency Flexential Data Center Tampa Consulting
Progent makes use of the Flexential Tampa data center mainly to deliver private cloud hosting services. Progent has a group of network consultants located in the vicinity of Tampa, and Progent can also provide remote expertise from Progent's nationwide roster of Microsoft-certified consultants, Cisco-certified CCIE network infrastructure engineers, CISM and CISSP-certified security experts, Hyper-V and VMware professionals, and senior disaster recovery/business continuity preparedness consultants. Progent can also help you to design and execute a move to the Flexential data center by providing services such as planning solution architecture, recommending hardware, system setup and testing, debugging, setting up remote network management, and educating your IT support team.
24-7 Consultant Services CISSP Certified Cybersecurity Auditor
Consultant CISSP Certified Cybersecurity Analyst
Progent's CISSP-certified cybersecurity experts can help organizations of all sizes with any facet of information system security. Progent can create cost-effective cybersecurity systems that guard a small business from advanced threats or Progent can design, configure, and manage a comprehensive security strategy for hybrid enterprise networks that support onsite, remote, and mobile users sharing IT resources distributed over a mix of physical datacenters and public and private clouds.
Largest Fault-tolerant Failover Clustered Servers Computer Engineer
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Cluster Setup and Support
The clustering technology incorporated into the high-end editions of Windows Server 2008 has been dramatically re-engineered to simplify the installation, configuration, and maintenance of server clusters that provide improved levels of system availability, protection, performance, and versatility. New or enhanced features include automated cluster verification, revamped setup and deployment, improved cluster administration, new cluster architecture for maximum uptime, hardened security and quorum models, fewer failure points, more disk and memory capacity, and improvements for multi-site clusters. Progent's clustered server consultants can assist your company assess the advantages of failover clusters, design and execute an installation, educate your IT personnel to manage your cluster environment, provide continuing consulting and technical help services, and produce and test a workplace recovery plan.
Select Topic: