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What is a server and why does your small business need one?

What can your home office, small office or small business do with a server?

Where can I find more information concerning domain names and establishing a web presence so my clients and customers can find my business on the Internet?

What are some options for extending my information network to support Internet based web and graphics content, secure remote access and online meetings, presentations and training?

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What is a server and why does your small business need one?

At the most basic level, a server is a technology solution that “serves” files, data, print, fax resources, and more to multiple computers. Advanced server solutions, such as Microsoft® Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, also enable you to manage user accounts and passwords, grant or restrict access to shared resources, automatically back up your data, and access business information remotely.

The word “server” often refers to the specialized computer (or hardware) that the server software runs on. The server is optimized to perform services for other computers or “clients.” Clients can be computers as well as printers, faxes, or other devices that connect to the server.

Together, a server and its clients compose a client/server network. A client/server network provides routing systems and centralized access to information and resources, stored data, and more.

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What can your home office, small office or small business do with a server?

With a server, you can share files and resources, such as fax machines and printers, in a more secure manner. For example, with a server network, employees can access the Internet or company e-mail at the same time.

Microsoft offers an award-winning server solution designed specifically for small businesses (up to 75 users): Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. What’s unique about Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 is that it provides small businesses with many server features previously available only to large companies, all in one affordable, integrated solution. These server features include e-mail, Internet connections, business intranets (internal Web sites), remote connectivity, support for Windows Mobile-based devices, file and print sharing, and data backup and restore capabilities.

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How can OST Networking Intelligence support your small business information technology needs?

OST Networking Intelligence offers the following support services for small business

Local Area Network --Cabling (Wired), Wireless Access Points, Routers, Firewalls, Switching (MLS)
Internet Service Provider --Facilitate Secure Internet Access via Wide Area Networking Broadband Service
Small Business Server and Workstation Specification, Build, Configuration & Installation Service

Server, Workstation and Network Storage Backups and Restoration Services
Server and Workstation Security Policy Management and Administration
Server and Workstation Upgrade, Update, HotFix and Repair Service
Active Directory Domain Users and Computing Resources Management
Database Administration Support (MS SQL Enterprise, Standard, MSDE -Desktop, MySQL, MS Access, FileMaker Pro, Etc.)
Exchange E-mail, Messaging and Information Store Systems Management
Outlook, Outlook Express and Web E-mail Client Support
Microsoft Office Productivity Suite (All Editions -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, FrontPage)
Internet Information Service Management (Websites, FTP Server Sites, NNTP (News))
SharePoint Web Portal Small Business Information Sharing Services Administration
Small Business Web Server Development & Support (HTTP, HTTPS, HTML, PHP, XML, FLASH, JAVA, SSL)

Server and Application Replication Administration
Document File Management & Sharing Support
FTP Client & Server Administration
Print Server Administration
Fax Server Administration

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Can OST help my business with Information Technology controls and security policy implementation? What about audit preparation in the compliance certification process?

Yes -OST provides assistance and expertise with all aspects of network control and security policy along with  the compliance certification and audit process. We will assist you in the modification of your  Information Technology structure to achieve proper conformance to the various control and security policy requirements. We establish all of the necessary procedures, monitoring and analysis tools along with the generation of documentation to support the IT security processes. OST will be present during the actual audit  to answer questions and provide remediation.

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What does Information Technology security, policy and compliance conditioning mean and how does it affect my small business?

Conditioning for Security Compliance.

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What you need know about Internet domains, secure email and how your business benefits from a web presence?

Why You Need A Domain Name.

Multiple Domains? Transfer to Network Solutions >>

Where can I obtain workstations, notebooks, and servers configured and priced for small business? Where can I buy Office productivity software packages and database software such as SQL and FileMaker? What about various software tools like Acrobat PDF Writer and document management tools?

Dell Optiplex Desktops Link >>

Dell PowerEdge Servers Link >>

Go to the OST Store >>

 MacMall.com - The #1 Apple Direct Reseller Link >>

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Where can I purchase small business networking equipment, routers, firewall and intrusion prevention security appliances, switching devices, anti-virus and malware tools, backup and recovery systems, ups battery and surge protection?

Go to the OST Store >>

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Where can I find more information concerning domain names and establishing a web presence so my clients and customers can find my business on the Internet?

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What are some options for extending my information network to support Internet based web and graphics content, secure remote access and online meetings, presentations and training?

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