If you are developing UNIX, Linux, or Sun Solaris software on a network that includes Windows-based servers, desktops and applications, Progent offers IT outsourcing and support services that keep your network up and running while freeing you to focus on your area of high-value expertise. By using automated server monitoring and providing remote and on-site support as you need it, Progent offers
developers an affordable way to maintain an IT network that features high availability, security and performance.
Progent's support services that can benefit developers include:
- Comprehensive IT Outsourcing
Progent's network support outsourcing service gives UNIX, Linux, and Sun Solaris developers contact with skilled consulting engineers to support and administer your business network without the expense and hassle of keeping your own internal network support team. Progent's information technology outsourcing enables UNIX and Linux software developers to concentrate on core competitive projects while still having the benefits of expert IT services. Progent has produced a Small Business IT Outsourcing White Paper that summarizes ways that outsourcing can conserve budgets and improve productivity.
- Virtual Server Infrastructure
Progent can show you how to reduce the need for physical servers and leverage your company's investment in fault-tolerant products by designing a virtual server infrastructure with technology including VMware Server. A virtual infrastructure allows UNIX and Linux developers working in a mostly Microsoft Windows environment to consolidate expensive computing investments by partitioning servers into protected, logical components that are easy to manage and can affordably and safely accommodate a variety of developer operating systems such as UNIX and Linux. Progent's network consultants can show you how to create reliable physical and virtual system architectures that are ideal for developing and testing new software products.
- Online and On-site Support and Troubleshooting
Progent's nationwide online technical support and troubleshooting services are ideal for UNIX, Linux, and Sun Solaris product developers operating in a mostly Microsoft Windows environment. Online technical support offers maximum leverage for your IT budget. Advanced remote access technology and experienced technicians and consultants combine to enable Progent to resolve most network issues without squandering time and expense by traveling to your location. Telephone-based support can be escalated to onsite technical service and troubleshooting if necessary, but in most of situations your network issues can be dealt with by telephone or via a mix of phone help and online access. Progent's on-premises support is offered in major cities across the U.S.
- Proactive Network Monitoring
Progent's round-the-clock network management services are enabled by Microsoft Operations Manager 2007, state-of-the-art technology that proactively monitors vital servers to identify potential problems before they cause network crashes. Microsoft Operations Manager 2007 automatically scans event archives from strategic servers, then organizes and evaluates these network events according to a comprehensive support database. When System Center Operations Manager detects an anomaly, it launches special remedial routines or generates alarms to warn selected service technicians. Microsoft System Center Operations Manager also generates trend summaries so you can determine the vitality of your information system.
- Help Desk Call Center Support
Progent's Helpdesk Support Services are designed for businesses who have to work within a limited IT budget yet who need immediate access to a Call Center with expert telephone assistance and full escalation support. Key components include help desk call center remote service for desktop support and network troubleshooting, safe remote access to allow Progent's support experts to observe exactly what your clients experience in order to fix issues quickly, and intelligent prioritization and escalation.
If you are a UNIX and Linux developer who needs comprehensive IT support for a mostly Microsoft Windows system, contact Progent at 800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.
Progent's Microsoft, Cisco, and Applications Expertise
Progent's Microsoft and Cisco authorized consultants provide clients in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and in cities nationwide a broad range of expertise covering the fundamental IT needs shared by typical small business networks. Progent's core consulting areas include system integration, Microsoft Exchange consulting, system security support and HelpDesk outsourcing and staffing. Progent's Application Experts Team offers deep expertise in specific application topics. By offering a one-stop source for information technology generalists and experts, Progent is able to tailor quick, cost-effective and thorough IT solutions that address the exact needs of your organization.