Rockdale NeTworks' Services

Rockdale NeTworks' Services

Connectivity Solutions
Microsoft Windows Server
Internet Connectivity

Servers & Workstations
Internet Hosting

Connectivity Solutions – The exchange of data is becoming more and more critical every day. As a small company grows the need to communicate becomes greater. Connectivity Solutions are catered to each individual customer. Many small businesses require some of the same functionality as larger corporations. Remote computing is become a necessity in any size business. The Internet makes it easy to stay in touch with your office no matter where you may be. Microsoft Windows based networks make any type of communication in your office easier.

Cisco Systems® Routers & VPN Solutions - Cisco Systems® has always been the premium provider of networking equipment for the most important computer networks. Chances are that if you use a computer that is attached to the Internet you are crossing a Cisco Systems® device. The Cisco Systems® equipment allows for several networks services including secure network boundary (firewall), secure VPN tunneling office to office, and secure remote dial in for users.
Research in Motion® (RIM) Blackberry - Blackberry has quickly become the wireless device for mobile professionals. With their ease of use and bright screens it makes for quick and easy use while you are on the road. Combine this with an Exchange Server and Blackberry Enterprise Server and you can stay in touch with your customers in real time. This allows you to totally synchronize your device wirelessly with Outlook no matter where you may be in the world.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista - Windows® has long been the operating system of choice for many businesses. Advanced security and stability are important factors for today's computers. Many people do not consider security as a problem in their office environments. Interoffice security is normally not a problem. Public security should be a concern for anyone who uses a computer attached to the Internet. Microsoft Windows® can eliminate security problems when connecting to the Internet or allowing employees to dial into the office from remote locations. Microsoft Windows® is further enhanced with such features as plug-n-play, Now is the time to start evaluate your computer systems and their ability to run Microsoft Windows®.
Windows Server - Windows Server 2003 is built on the proven success of Windows® 2000 Server. With features such as Active Directory, Kerberos security, Terminal Services and Internet Connection Sharing are big assets to small businesses. With new technologies such as Broadband Internet access it is easy for small businesses to build in house Internet presence using Windows® Server.

Microsoft Windows Server Components are designed to give the small business many of the components of larger networks. Key components that many small businesses use are:

Windows Server 2003 - Windows Server 2003 is the foundation for the Microsoft Server components. Companies are choosing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 as their operating system platform because they need a single infrastructure to support a number of services. File and Print. Applications. Communications. Electronic Commerce.
SQL Server 2005 - SQL Server 2005 is the database server of choice for many companies and independent software venders. Many software vendor are writing applications that are ported to SQL Server for the small business environment. Whether it is a custom accounting program that all of your users need access to or a full blow data warehouse, SQL Server is the right tool for the job.
Exchange Server 2003 - Exchange Server 2003 is without a doubt the most popular server component with our customers. With Exchange Server 2003 your entire organization can collaborate and communicate with the world. With new technologies such as Blackberry Enterprise Server combined with Exchange Server it is easy to stay in touch with your office while on the go. Every day more and more businesses are looking to the Internet for communication, Exchange Server allows YOU to control your corporate e-mail needs internally and global. By registering a domain with the Network Solutions and selecting the right ISP all of the user in your office can have their own e-mail address (user@yourcompany.com). Combined with Microsoft Outlook 2003 this is a terrific package.
Other Features - Microsoft Windows Server includes many other features, including Internet Information Server, DNS/WINS Services and Internet Authentication Services. Combined with Cisco System router technology you can create a secure dial-in service for your employees to use while they are traveling or working from home.

For a more detailed look at the Microsoft Windows Server components including case studies and white papers please visit the Microsoft Windows Server site.

Internet Connectivity - Many businesses are look to the Internet for communications and information. Broadband Internet connections have opened up many new options for small businesses. With its always on connection small businesses can now appear on the Internet as much larger businesses. To find out more, contact us.

Servers & Workstations - We work with all major vendors to provide servers and workstations for our customers. With current pricing on major branded ready to go servers and workstations it doesn't make sense to buy hand built equipment from local computer stores at a premium price.

Internet Hosting - Our network is running all of the same equipment that we recommend to our customers. Currently a Cisco Systems 2651XM router handles our connection to the Internet and VPN connections, while a Cisco 3550-48-EMI managed switch keeps all of the network equipment talking to one another. The web server and mail server are IBM X Series 345 rack optimized servers, while DNS, mail filtering and Blackberry Enterprise are handled by IBM X Series 335s.