UNIX, macOS and OS X, Linux, Sun Solaris Consulting

Progent's Mac networking consultants can assist your business with a broad array of network infrastructure topics such as network configuration, online and mobile connectivity, internetwork compatibility, security, and quickly evolving technologies such as Voice over IP and high-speed wireless connectivity. For information networks based solely on Apple Macintosh or for environments incorporating a mix of Apple macOS and Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows-based servers and workstations, Progent has the experience and depth to handle the challenge of planning, installing, and supporting a connectivity infrastructure that is dependable, protected, efficient, and appropriate for your business goals. Progent can assist you to deploy Apple's Xserve servers, Xserve fault-tolerant storage systems, and Apple's Xsan storage area network technology. Progent can in addition provide Cisco-premier CCIE experts to help with Cisco routers and switches.

Network support consulting expertise offered by Progent for Apple Macintosh technology include:

• System Architecture
  Progent's network architects offer assistance in all aspects of network infrastructure such as fault-tolerant servers and disk systems, multi-path Internet access, company-wide security compliant with industry standards, expandability, server clustering, load balancing, multi-location networking, disaster recovery planning, and efficient use of third-party data centers. Progent's provides the aggregate knowledge of seasoned engineers with backgrounds in Apple macOS and Mac OS X, Cisco, Microsoft, and other leading technologies and can apply industry leading practices to assist your company to create a reliable and easy-to-manage business network.

• Online and Mobile Connectivity
  Progent's specialists in Apple macOS and OS X and Cisco integration can assist you to create and administer a network infrastructure that dependably supports users who need access from remote offices, from home, or while travelling. Progent's wireless specialists can help your company to set up mobile computers, pocket devices, email systems, databases, and line-of-business software to synchronize seamlessly so that they keep your business information consistent and easily accessible. Progent has extensive experience helping businesses configure and manage mobile appliances by offering services that include Apple iPhone integration and management, Google Android smartphone integration and management, and RIM BlackBerry management. Progent's CISM and GIAC-accredited security engineers can also assist you to strengthen your security mechanisms and procedures to deal with remote and mobile security challenges such as solutions for validating users, encoding data links, configuring Virtual Private Networks, and remotely administering volume deployments of wireless computing devices.

• Internetwork Integration
  Progent's network engineers have the breadth of experience to offer help in a wide range of connectivity mechanisms and topologies. Progent's Apple macOS and OS X consultants can assist you to benefit from Open Directory, Apple's open-systems directory and connection authentication services platform. Open Directory is based on proven open source mechanisms like Open LDAP and Kerberos Network Authentication Protocol for transparent interoperability with other LDAP servers. Progent's experience with Microsoft Windows and other networking technology can help you plug into Microsoft's Active Directory. If your infrastructure deploys a combination of Mac, Microsoft Windows, and Linux/UNIX based-resources, Progent can help your organization to integrate and administer a single directory instead of a different directory or different client records for each platform. Your users will be able to shift easily between macOS and OS X and MS Windows computers — and benefit from secure single log-in availability of directory-based network resources.

• Voice over IP Integration
  Voice over IP refers to phone technology that transmits digitized voice across a the Internet using Internet Protocol (IP) standards. Progent's certified engineers are skilled in a variety of VoIP platforms, including devices and applications built around Cisco Technology's Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (AVVID). Progent can give you access to a Cisco CCIE or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist your organization to install Cisco Voice over IP technology. Progent can evaluate your current network configuration to determine whether your system is optimized to support Voice over IP, assist you to select and integrate Cisco hardware and software that fit with your current situation and future growth plans, and combine your Cisco Voice over IP solution with technology from other suppliers.

• Apple Xserve Servers, Xserve Disk Array, and Xsan Storage Area Network Solutions
  Progent's substantial background with UNIX in business environments makes it possible to provide integration support for Apple's Xserve technology that lets you maximize the strategic value of your Mac system. Apple Computer's Xserve is powered by the macOS and Mac OS X Server, a UNIX operating system built on open standards network services. Mac Server offers cross-platform support for native file sharing, as well as WebDAV server, POP and IMAP mail, ftp, and DHCP. Xserve RAID combines economical, high-capacity Ultra ATA disk technology with an industry standard 2Gb Fibre Channel interface for high-performance, fault-tolerant access. Xserve RAID works with macOS and OS X Server, Windows servers, or Linux servers and allows users to share up to two petabytes (2PB) of files and volumes. A Storage Area Network (SAN) allows you to transfer data across multiple RAID devices for better throughput, offering each user a connection to shared storage via a high-speed Fibre Channel network.

• High-speed Wireless Access
  If you are using WiFi wireless technology to increase the coverage or expedite the installation of your office network, Progent can help you to build a viable WiFi layout, recommend cost-effective hardware and software, integrate Apple Airport or other wireless access points, and install wireless LAN client adapters, bridges, antennas, and accessories. Progent can also help you to create a wireless security strategy that fits within the security plan for your entire business network. In addition, Progent can assist you to plan, install, and maintain point-to-point/multipoint bridges that give you an inexpensive way to include multiple buildings into a seamless network.

If your company is looking for a macOS or OS X network consultant or system designer, phone Progent at 800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.