Q. What is computer network consulting?
A. Computer network consulting is one of those ambiguous terms that include many different issues. In short, the best answer you can get is to ask each company what services they provide for their clients and customers.I’m certain that if you do ask other computer network consulting companies what services they provide, their list would be a lot like ours. If you ask me that question, I would say to click in Services and Support tabs.
If I think again, about what is “network consulting”? I will say: Here in American Networks US, we keep residential and business networks and computers running efficiently so they can keep their business running smoothly.
Q. We currently have no backup system. How we do implement this to protect our Data?
A. First you will need a backup software to work in conjunction with a physical backup procedure. We suggest that you use a Raid 1, 5 or 6 allocated in a server or a Network Attached Storage [NAS] unit.Note: Raid 1, 5 or 6 = Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. The number indicates the type of technique used to storage your data across multiple Disks. This design will increase data reliability and/or increase input/output performance.
Q. Our network is bogged down and cumbersome. How can we improve its performance?
A. Upgrading your network cable could vastly help your network speed. As well as using switches in place of hubs. Grouping departments into workgroups specific to needed servers or files can also increase speed.Note: Several solutions can include: creations of VLANs, Implement QoS and Use more than one Internet connection in load balancing can improve network performance as well as a good wiring design.
We suggest connecting your servers and switches with Gigabit Network Interface Card/s in teaming mode if possible.
Q. I received the error 'System resources low, cannot complete operation. Please close some files to free up memory'. How could all of my memory be used?
A.This usually occurs for several reasons.
First, the system cache could be overloaded due to long periods of time between restarting your computer. Try restarting.
Second, if you have a lot of programs that run 'in the background', meaning they are running while you are performing other tasks, this can slow your system down and take up a lot of your virtual memory. Programs that do this are messenger or chat programs, the Weather Bug program, or media players such as QuickTime or RealPlayer. Closing out these programs and changing the preferences so they do not run at start up will also help free up resources.
If this doesn't help, adding memory can help alleviate the problem.
Note: Some adwares and virus can cause this symptom to happen.
Q. What is Disaster Recovery Plan?
A.Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) describes how an organization is to deal with potential disasters. Just as a disaster is an event that makes the continuation of normal functions impossible (like earthquakes, flood, fires, terrorist attacks, vandalism, burglary, etc).
A disaster recovery plan consists of the precautions taken so that the effects of a disaster will be minimized and the organization will be able to either maintain or quickly resume mission-critical functions. Typically, disaster recovery planning involves an analysis of business processes and continuity needs; it may also include a significant focus on disaster prevention.
There is always confusion between BCP (Business continuity plan) and DRP. BCP is the ability for a business to continue in business or go back to operation after a disaster event. While DRP is the plan that recover a business critical network infrastructure with less downtime.
"Despite the number of very public disasters since 9/11, still only about 50 percent of companies report having a disaster recovery plan. Of those that do, nearly half have never tested their plan, which is tantamount to not having one at all." Say Mr. Louis Voit, Professor of Information Systems and technology at McMurry University.
It is not unusual for an enterprise to spend 25% of its information technology budget on disaster recovery, we know that our customers are small and medium business but if your company transit through one of those bad times... Is the company able to survive?, and at least, Is your data is safe?…
We think that "companies are based in data since material assets can be insured."
Are you prepared for these incidents?
American Networks US can help you deploy a plan for your Network Infrastructure that will be appropriate for your particular type of business...
Q. What is Network Access Control (NAC)?
A.Network access control (NAC) and network access protection (NAP) ensure endpoint security through policies that grant only specified network access. Use these resources to determine what method of network access control provides the right security solution for your enterprise network. You'll also can deploy NAC by creating access control lists (ACLs) to secure your routers, switches and network systems; and deploy and active directory tree to secure your file shares. There are other types of development based on your company policies.
American Networks US can configure your NAC and NAP policies, and install other type of security devices such as proxy servers and filter contents.