Networks :: Do you want to build a computer network for your business? Maybe you want to build a fibre-channel storage area network for moving big files around fast, or you want to replace that old network equipment with managed Gigabit ethernet switches. Want to harness the power of Apple's Open Directory by implementing networked home directories? Ever thought about securely connecting your office network with a remote location? We can help you decide what products are best for your networking needs and put them into place for you.
Servers :: Does your organization want to set up or upgrade an email system or web server? How about an internal file server for sharing documents, or a networked calendar and contact database that you can synchronize with your email program and Palm OS handhelds? Some folks just need a little extra help when it comes to understanding and unleashing the power of Mac OS X's Unix underpinnings, and using the attendant variety of free open-source software they have at their disposal. We can help you choose the right hardware and software technologies and get your new systems installed and running.
Security and Firewalls :: Worried about viruses, Internet intruders or the general security of your network? Do you want to build a customized firewall so you can fully control and monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic? Maybe your organization needs to securely connect remote users and telecommuters using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We can perform security audits to help you evaluate your current network security and make recommendations for any improvements you may want to make.
Broadband Internet access :: Want to get your business connected to a broadband Internet service such as T1 or DSL? Need a recommendation for an Internet Service Provider (ISP)? Need help configuring or customizing your broadband router? We can help you choose and install the right package, and then customize the service to fit your business needs.
Web, Email, DNS, and domain hosting :: Do you need a secure, high-availablity home for your email and/or web site? Would you like to outsource the management of your domain name service in order to avoid frustrating and confusing interactions with Network Solutions? Contact us for current pricing on our hosting packages and for more information on how we can provide a safe and secure home for your Internet presence. In addition, you get quick and helpful solutions if and when problems arise. No more listening to endless hold music, waiting to speak with a tech support person who ends up knowing less than you do.
Server monitoring :: Ever had an email, web, or fileserver crash during the night or over a weekend? Then you know the hassle and disruption it can cause, especially when you don"t have someone on sight to fix the problem when it happens. We can remotely monitor your network or servers around the clock. If any problems come up, we can either notify you, or act on it ourselves, whichever you prefer. Either way, you can sleep easy, knowing that any problems with your servers will get immediate attention, anytime. And if that's not quite good enough, we can also recommend and install software packages that will automatically restart your server computer in the event of critical application or server OS failure.
Wireless Networking :: Adding a wireless network segment to your network can be a great convenience, and can increase productivity and efficiency for your business. If not done correctly, however, you can expose yourself to security vulnerabilities inherent in some WLAN (wireless) technologies. Sometimes even just choosing the wrong configuration on a WLAN gateway device can cause major problems on your existing wired LAN segment. If you don't really want to figure out the comparative advantages of WEP vs WPA security, or didn't get into business to learn what a Hexidecimal Equivalent Password is, then save yourself time, trouble and hassle by hiring folks who have done it before, and who'll build your solution right the first time.
Backup Systems :: Can your organization afford the downtime caused by hard disk or server failure? What if a user accidentally deletes important files and you need them back quickly? Have you really assesed your backup needs properly? Do you need to have access to your archived data for days or years? How about offsite backup? Walcott Consulting owner Dave Walcott is a certified Dantz Solutions Provider. We can assess your server and network backup needs and implement a comprehensive backup solution to help protect you against data loss and corruption.
Email Marketing :: Managing an email marketing campaign can be a tricky undertaking these days. You want to get your message out, but it's very important to do it right. If you're unaware of or don't adhere to guidelines for proper email use, your email system could easily wind up on one ore more Internet "blacklists." Extricating your domain from such a list can be confusing and slow, during which time your email communications can be brought to a halt. Also, many ISP's place limits on the number and the size of simultaneous outgoing email messages (and these limits vary depending on your ISP), making mass-mailings difficult. There are also issues about whether to include embedded HTML in the email message, or instead to just send a plain text message containing links to a web site. We can help you navigate this process and avoid some of the potential pitfalls. Nothing looks less professional than having to re-send or explain a mistake on an email blast. Why not put the task in the hands of professionals who already have the learning curve behind them?
