Business Technology Solutions

The technology below represents our standard recommended deployment in order to meet the universal needs and challenges of most business today.  Of course, we recognize that every business has specific needs and challenges unique to its business model and everyday task requirements.  The technology below meets universal business needs and challenges while also providing a solid foundation on which to build technology systems that meet the unique needs and challenges of individual businesses.  Information Technology Professionals, Inc. excels at building customized solutions specific to individual businesses.  Contact us today to discuss how ITP can deploy technology to meet your unique needs and challenges.

1.  Key Hardware Requirements
2.  Key Software Requirements
3.  Internet Access Requirements
4.  Remote Access for Employees
5.  Remote Administration and Support
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Key Hardware Requirements

• Server should include:
  • RAID 5 Hard Drive configuration
  • Tape back up system
  • Redundant power supplies
  • Redundant network cards.
• Router/Firewall/Switches
• Uninterruptible Power Supply – Server and key workstations (preferably all workstations)

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Key Software Requirements

• Server:
  • Small Business Server Standard Edition – Includes:
    Windows Server 2003 (Data Storage, Printer Sharing, Remote Access) Exchange 2003 (email, calendar, contacts - includes email remote web access)
  • SharePoint (Intranet)
  • Veritas Back Up Exec with Exchange Agent (Back Up System)
  • Symantec Antivirus Enterprise Edition (includes Spam Filtering)
  • Spy Sweeper Enterprise Edition (antispyware)
  • Patch Management Administration
  • VNC Neighborhood (Remote administration of client machines)
     
• Workstations:
  • Windows XP Professional (NOT HOME EDITION!)
  • Office 2003 (can include client side SPAM filtering)
  • Symantec Antivirus Client
  • Spy Sweeper Antispyware Client
  • Patch Management Agent
  • VNC Server

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Internet Access Requirements

• Broadband – as fast as possible/affordable
• Static IP preferable (necessary for internal mail server)

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Remote Access for Employees

• To Email/Calendar/Contacts: Outlook Web Access, Outlook over VPN or Outlook over RPC/HTTP
• To Files: Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
• To Applications: through VPN if application supports this method

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Remote Administration and Support

• Terminal Service to Server
• VNC Neighborhood on server to enable VNC to all client machines

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