Imagine, if you will, that you are an owner, working for a small company. You are perhaps vaguely aware that all is not well with the small network that you use each day, but the system administrator (sysadmin , if there is one) is so busy with other duties, that addressing your concerns seems to be last on the list. The occasional delay in e-mail that just never quite makes it seem like minor issues compared to... well, whatever it is that so occupies the sysadmin.
Or perhaps there is no sysadmin ... the network topology is neither ring, nor star, but more "accreted". It is possible that the nephew of one of the managers was responsible for its setup. Like coral, successive waves of employees have washed over the network, leaving their small additions a cheap 8-port hub here, some gaffer-taped wiring there.
You become aware that your LAN/WAN environment is a real-world test of how deeply Ethernet hubs may be cascaded. A trip to the server room (or server closet) reveals a mess of cabling that closely resembles blue spaghetti. Access to the outside world can take several forms, but it is not uncommon to find a couple of dialup modems lurking quietly in the mess, unnoticed, until a failure in the regular link means a fallover to the pleasures of 30 employees sharing a 33.6k modem. The concept of labeling cables never made it to this paleolithic theme park, so if you ever trip on one of the floor-dwelling blue vines, locating its original socket can be a challenging occupation.
MCN is available to you to troubleshoot, maintain and inform you on the status of your current network and possible expansions. Everything from new security implementation, to complete redesign. These services are available on a per-call basis, or in the form of a service contract. Typical contracts involve: regular network checking, adding and removing of IP's, subnet maintenance, domain setup and maintenance, troubleshooting and resolving of problems on the network, troubleshooting of related hardware attached to the network, setup and changes to security polices, adding and removing of users, or the implementation of filtering and anti-spam solutions. Each contract is customized to your network and your needs. Please feel free to contact us regarding a consultation to ensure that your network is as secure and reliable as you want it to be.
Peace of mind comes with knowing that your network is up-and-running 24/7, available to your people but secure from unauthorized users.
MCN runs a powerful monitoring system, highly effective in minimizing network down time. Whether power outage, device failure, or deliberate tampering, MCN will alert you to the breach. Two consecutive missed polls is all it takes to trigger an alarm to your cell-phone, pager or e-mail, keeping you informed of emerging network issues.
Temperature monitoring for your server room is a must! When your cooling fan goes south, be assured that your fortune won't be cooked. MCN will alert you, even at the cottage, so that steps can be taken in ample time to protect your investment.
You can easily review your network status and activity reports by simply logging in to our monitoring system. Quickly asses the status and activity, in and out, of specific servers, switches and terminals on your network; any time of the day or night, from anywhere with internet access. Up-to-the-minute data is just what you need to ensure effective management of your business.
Be in charge of your data security. See for yourself when service has been interrupted and take control of getting back online with MCN.
