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If your business network is built mainly on Windows technology but still relies on some business applications based on UNIX or Linux, Progent can assist you to incorporate your mixed platforms into a cohesive network that allows all your OS platforms to work together for simpler management, seamless dataflow, superior availability, improved throughput, and solid security.

For mixed-platform environments, Progent's integration, support, and troubleshooting services include:

• Network Architecture Configuration and Support
  Progent's certified Microsoft-certified engineers and Cisco-certified CCIE consulting specialists can help you to configure a protected network architecture that allows both UNIX/Linux/Solaris and Microsoft Windows users to access data and resources. Progent's Microsoft Active Directory engineers are certified professionals in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Active Directory installations. Progent provides skill in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, firewalls, VPN appliances, wireless interfaces, and storage networking solutions. Progent can also assist you to consolidate physical servers and take full advantage of your existing high-availability hardware by configuring a virtual infrastructure with advanced software such as Virtual Server.

• Consulting for Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) and SUA
  Progent can show you how to configure Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) and SUA to enable coexistence between MS Windows and UNIX environments. Windows SFU provides integration between Windows Server 2003 and different implementations of UNIX such as Solaris 10, HP-UX, AIX UNIX from IBM, and RedHat. Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) permits you to share MS Windows folders and files via the Network File System and features enhanced authentication in Windows 2003 Server AD environments. Windows Services for UNIX includes the POSIX-compliant Interix application and scripting environment, which offers a full library of UNIX utilities and shells, compatibility with a single-rooted file system, plus a software development kit for migrating application software.

• Remote Server Monitoring and Management
  Progent's System Center Operations Manager 2007 support expertise can maximize your information system's reliability, efficiency, and security through automatic server monitoring. Progent's experience with Microsoft SMS and Remote Installation Services can enable you to automate Windows desktop and program setup. Progent's network monitoring consultants can also utilize a set of UNIX-powered network monitoring tools such as Nagios and MRTG to help you to repair or enhance your network infrastructure.

• ProSight Enhanced Security Protection Managed Service
  ProSight ESP is a managed security service offered at a low monthly subscription fee with a simple per-system licensing model that covers any server or endpoint, physical or virtual, and that can be expanded to any size. Operating systems supported include Windows, Linux, macOS and OS X, Apple iOS and Android. One agent handles any combination of virtualization platforms, cloud providers, operating systems and physical devices. Unified scanning enables you to distribute anti-malware servers across multiple devices to maximize security and performance. Learn more about ProSight Enhanced Security Protection unified endpoint protection service.

• In-person Technical Support
  Progent's network consulting experts have provided world-class in-person technical help to companies in the for over 18 years. The experience of Progent's Microsoft-certified network service personnel can help you to resolve tough network, messaging, or security issues that require the skills and engineering breadth of a seasoned support organization. Progent can provide in-person service in major cities across the U.S.

• Helpdesk Outsourcing
  Progent's Contact Center Support Services are intended for companies who must operate within a limited IT budget yet who require fast access to a Call Center with expert phone support and complete escalation capability. Key features include call center telephone service for desktop help and network troubleshooting, secure online connectivity to permit Progent's support experts to observe precisely what your clients see in order to fix problems quickly, and intelligent prioritization and escalation.

If your business is looking for consultants to assist you to integrate Linux systems with your Microsoft Windows environment, contact Progent at 800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.

Progent's Expertise for UNIX Networks
Progent's UNIX-family consulting experts offer small companies and developers assistance with administering and servicing UNIX/Linux/Mac-based networks that can coexist with Microsoft technology. Progent offers your business access to UNIX support professionals, authorized Microsoft consultants, Cisco CCIEs, and security experts accredited by CISM. This broad range of expertise gives you a convenient one-stop source to assist your business to build and manage a safe and resilient multi-vendor network and communications infrastructure that incorporates Windows with leading variants of UNIX including: Apple macOS and OS X , Solaris, IBM AIX, HP-UX, Berkeley UNIX (BSD), SCO and SGI/Irix or major Linux distributions including RedHat, SUSE Linux, Debian GNU/Linux and CentOS, Ubuntu, Mandriva Linux, PCLlinuxOS, fedora, and Gentoo.