How Our Networks Can Benefit Your
Business
By having all of your computers on a
network, the time spent manually sharing information and
resources can be drastically reduced. Instead of walking
from one end of the office to the other with a printed
copy of a report, it could easily be sent over your
network virtually instantaneously. Instead of your
employees waiting for a turn to use the computer with a
printer, everyone could print to any printer you choose,
regardless of its location, from their own desks. All of
your employees could simultaneously work on one
centrally located project, thus improving the overall
efficiency of your business.
Not only can our networks improve
communication in your office, but with internet access,
they can improve the way you communicate with your
customers and suppliers. Instead of having to call your
suppliers, you would be able to place your orders
online. You would be able to check the status of the
order you placed last week, or easily inform customers
of your current promotions. Even if you have multiple
offices, in different states, we can design and
implement a network enabling communication between them.
We could even set up a network with a server so all of
your employees could check their business-related e-mail
from any computer anywhere in the world, provided it has
access to the internet.
Considering having us install a
network, but worried about Jane in Sales accessing
Accounting's records? No problem. We can configure your
network to limit or allow certain employees and/or
departments to access only what is necessary. We can
even configure your network so every user always has
access to his or her own applications and files,
regardless of which workstation he or she is using.
Principles Used for Designing and
Implementing Successful Networks
Documentation is Key
- Maintaining network documentation
that outlines the layout and limitations of your
network is critical for the success for your network.
- The network documentation should
include everything about your network. This includes:
cabling, mobile users, and server and workstation
hardware and software.
- Having proper network documentation
will minimize downtime in the event of a network
failure.
Keep the Network "Invisible"
- At best, the network will be
transparent to all of its users. All of the
applications and data will be accessed just as quickly
as if they were stored on the local machine - although
the source might be another computer in the same
office, or another state.
Anticipate Problems
- Designing a network should include
designing a set of guidelines for disaster recovery.
- Back-ups should be automated and
tested regularly.
- Fault tolerance should be
integrated whenever budget allows.
- Maintenance and check-ups should be
performed regularly.
VPN, or Virtual
Private Networking, is simply a secure way to connect to
an existing network through the internet. Think of the
internet as a simple cable that connects your network to
another network or PC. Any user logging on to your
network must have an account on your domain. Similarly,
anyone attempting to remotely access any of your VPN
enabled computers must have security privileges that can
only be set by the Administrator of your network, hence
security is not compromised by VPN.
What can VPN do for you?
Reduce Your Costs
- VPN allows
the majority of the support of your network to be
carried out remotely, thus eliminating the need to pay
any onsite service charges.
Allow Employees to Access Your
Network From Home
- Employees with access to your
network can login from home or anywhere around the
world and work with the same access to your network as
they have when they are at work.
Optimize Network Performance &
Security
- With VPN, we can remotely access
your network and take control of any (VPN enabled)
system, allowing us to easily maintain your network's
performance and security by applying critical service
packs and patches before a problem arises.
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