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In general, a
Microsoft infrastructure running Hyper-V to consolidate and separate the
services, with WIndows 7 and 8 clients, and sitting behind a SonicWALL
UTM Firewall is a superb solution for most businesses.
However, you need more than just a server and a
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Windows:
All offices should be using Windows 7, 8.1 or 10
In general, Microsoft has ended support for
Windows XP, ME, 98 and 95
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2003, 2000
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/products/lifecycle |
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Servers:
All offices should be using Server 2008 (R2), Server 2012 or Server
2016
In it's day,
Microsoft's Small Business Server
was the best networking product for small businesses. It
was an incredible value!
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Read our important paper
on changes in the Small Business Server market |
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Desktop Computers:
JK Technologies recommends Dell
Optiplex computers.
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Servers:
JK
Technologies recommends Dell
PowerEdge servers. The Gen 12 servers are truly amazing. |
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Laptops:
JK Technologies recommends Dell
Lattitude laptops. They offer excellent warranties, including
accidental warranties. |
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Printers:
For most companies,
Brother makes the best small workgroup printers.
For larger printing
purposes, consider a Xerox WorkCentre. They are superb and
have excellent built in security. Contact us for more information.
Dell Printers should also be considered; they
have excellent warranties and service |
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Document Assembly:
Pathagoras is the best program we've found. |
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Pathagoras |
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Internet Access:
We've setup Internet Access for dozens of providers. However, JK Technologies currently recommends
Cox Business Internet. |
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Cable Modem
and Fiber Technologies |
Cox Communications |
757.224.1111 (Home) |
757.369-6500 (Business) |
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Credit Card Processing and Gift Cards.
We have had FANTASTIC success with Chase Payment Tech. Chase Payment Tech is a division of Chase Bank. However, these people worked with us as if we were their only client. They exceeded our expedited deadline. In other words, we need an extremely fast turnaround, and they delivered early.
Chase Payment Tech has our highest recommendation.
We have used Paypal's Virtual Terminal. Works like a champ.
Customers have used
Dollars on the Net with good success.
Most bank systems are excellent.
We process through
Wells Fargo. |
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Telephone Systems:
Duke Communications is THE expert for telephone systems. Period. |
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Point of Sale Systems:
We only recommend Data Business Systems with Retail Pro or Positouch, depending on your requirements. These people are fantastic, responsive, and they know their products. There are cheaper solutions, but our advice is to buy the best solution. |
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