Jim Hurst has 10 years experience in the IT and
computer industry; six years as a Network Engineer
at Cape Fear Valley Hospital gave me the opportunity
to work with cutting edge technologies under the
pressure of maintaining a 24/7/365 standard.
Microsoft Servers: Windows NT4.0, W2000. I
have since mastered Server 2003 and Windows Small
Business Server.
Novell Servers: 3.12, 4.1
Microsoft Desktop Security, upgrade and
maintenance. Windows 3.1, W95, NT4.0, W2000. I
have since mastered W98, XP Home and Professional.
Remote Printing - administrated a
sometimes complicated, multi-protocol printing
system which included over 500 printers.
(However, I do not repair printers)
Four years working with small to medium size
businesses: Existing network troubleshooting
updates and security. Did you get stung by a
fly-by-night "expert" which left you in a total
mess! I specialize in quickly assessing your
situation and fixing things fast.
Questions to ask before hiring technician network
consultant:
Is your technician certified?
I've been an
MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer since
1997.
CNE,
Certified Novell Engineer since 1996
A+ Comptia Certified Computer Technician since
1996
What can a certified technician do for you
for the same price as a fly-by-night hacker? More
than you'd think! Many times my rates are lower than
the people that implement weak solutions then
nickel and dime you to death. f.
Support: One of the main reason I'm called
in is because the fly-by-night types take the money
and run. I work 24/7/365 and can usually respond
immediately. If we can't work it out over the phone,
I can usually be at your home or business in 30
minutes. There are also remote options which allow
me to troubleshoot your network from anywhere on the
planet.
NEW Network design and implementation: A
cost-conscious integrated plan to optimize your
network for maximum workflow with minimum downtime.
Downtime often means monetary loss; time is money.
Security: This important issue is second
only to backups as the most overlooked issue . I
provide total network security from the
desktop to the server. I am amazed each day at the
total lack of security in most businesses I
evaluate. At best, lack of network security could
lead to an embarrassing loss of sensitive client
data. At the worst you may face lawsuits for not
taking reasonable care with their data. I have
extensive experience with the latest federal
HIPAA
regulations.
Computer/server backup: The cost of simple
backup solutions has dropped drastically, you can no
longer afford NOT backing up your data.
If you think about it, with computers costing
less than $300.00 what's more valuable, your
computer OR your data? Many new clients will
say "please recover my data, I don't care about the
computer" You can always buy another computer, but
what about a those digital baby pictures, Quicken
financial data etc.? I have simple,
inexpensive backup solutions that are easy to use
and actually work. Let me install software which
will automatically back your vital financial data or
your baby pictures, every day, including options for
restoring your entire computer configuration without
waiting on or paying a technician.
Viruses, trojans, worms, spyware? Do you
think your computer is secure right out of the box?
Wrong, let me install and configure software and
desktop security to prevent infection before
it happens. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure here.
Wireless network design and implementation
including near "wired" security. Is your home
wireless secure. Let me take a look and fix it
quickly. When working on clients wireless networks I
often see numerous home or business networks with
little or NO security.
Technology Questions and advice:
I live, eat and breath technology. Problems
with that new surround sound system or high
definition TV, etc. ? You'd be surprised as to how
many systems are "connected" and seem to work but
wired for substandard performance. Let me advise you
on new technology purchases or show you how to take
full advantage of your existing systems.
