Enterprise Consulting

MBS has extensive experience actually working in, not just consulting for, large businesses. We understand the “big picture”view common to a large corporate structure. We are aware of the possible interdepartmental issues, senior management buy-in, and corporate budget limitations. We bring this experience with us when supporting your existing IT staff.

We can integrate your Macs and Xserves into your Windows network, or install and configure Xsan. We’ll connect them to your Exchange server or to Active Directory. We can implement your backup policies, antivirus policies, and security policies on your Macs.

Typical Services for
Large Enterprises include:

Business Management

Comprehensive analysis of your current working environment, where you want to go, and any upgrades or improvements that may be necessary.

• Network evaluations
• Systems analysis
• Implementation
• Future needs/expansion

OS X Migration

Whether you’re migrating to OS X from Windows, or to OS X Server from Windows Server, we have the experience to move the data and configure applications and services smoothly.

Upgrade and Installations

We can upgrade your existing OS 9 or OS X clients to OS X 10.4 or OS X 10.5. If your Mac server is running ASIP 6 or an older version of OS X Server, we can perform upgrades to OS X Server 10.4 or OS X Server 10.5.

Networking and System Administration

We have extensive experience configuring and administering firewalls and VPNs, creating the appropriate policies, and choosing the correct services to provide just the right amount of security for your specific needs.

Creative Solutions

For those with Macs in a predominantly Windows environment, MBS can assist you with any interoperability issues that may occur in your mixed network, ensuring that your Macs work more effectively with existing Windows servers and protocols. We can also implement security and wireless solutions as necessary.

Maintenance and Service Plans

Our service contracts allow clients to purchase blocks of hours at a discount, while our maintenance agreements offer unlimited service for a flat monthly fee. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Ongoing Support

• Onsite
• Remote support via VPN connections
• Maintenance - We can configure your Macs for stability and productivity, and then maintain systems on a schedule convenient for you.
• Emergency Service - 24x7

Troubleshooting

We follow time-tested as well as Apple-recommended troubleshooting procedures based upon the issue you’re experiencing.

Backups

MBS can help you avoid loss of critical data by implementing automated solutions so you don’t have to remember to backup your valuable data.

Hardware and Software Services

We can install and configure your hardware or software. We will recommend the best, most cost-effective products to meet your needs. If it does become necessary to purchase equipment, we can provide you with excellent pricing on products and do all the research for you.

If you have further questions please  Contact Us by e-mail or at (301)590-2555