Aegisys and Harris NorthStar proudly announces the following innovative business solutions available IMMEDIATELY direct to you!
What is
ExclusiveNET and why is it so important?
ExclusiveNET membership is how NorthStar
solutions powered by
Aegisys forge our networks to each and
every Enterprise clients location. Aegisys uses encrypted Extranet
connectivity to link your firewall to our Data Center. What results
is the ability for your enterprise to securely harness
our robust and innovative solutions to your network
requirements. We believe that a cost of service as
opposed to having to incur all the costs of hardware,
software procurement, cost of staff and annual
maintenance is preferred by many. Often, IT departments
are spread thin already and to do more with less is a
growing concern to your network uptime and security.
Please contact Ken Hayes at
khayes@harriscomputer.com or Rick Beyers at
rbeyers@aegisys.com
for your no risk assessment.
Here are just a few of our service offerings
...
NorthStar
HOT SITE
Disaster
Recovery
Secure, ONLINE and ready when you need it ... definitely just not a tape on a shelf!
Our Disaster Recovery solutions is more than a
backup. Our robust services range from the ability to backup
your critical files direct to your private data vault to a
business class solution that mirrors your production
NorthStar server(s). Should your production server fail or
worse, your building be compromised due to Natural Disaster,
you may fail-over to your Disaster Recovery server located
in our Network Operations centre. Imagine having the ability
to log into your Disaster Recovery server real-time and be
able to check your data on demand. You can print, and
operate exactly as you would from production. Then consider
our service will also supplement your existing Windows
networks offering a complete DR ZONE for your enterprise.
When it comes to protecting your data, no one comes close to
our integrated solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions ...
HOW DOES IT WORK? Aegisys builds an identical server within the Aegisys Data Center infrastructure. The Disaster Recovery environment we engineer for you is private and 100% 3rd party auditable. Your Disaster Recovery environment is not shared on a common server as some other services do. Aegisys and Harris NorthStar will configure and manage your data synchronization using our automations. These vary based on your Operating System platform and Database. Aegisys defines your recovery window once we evaluate your specific environment.
WHAT AFFECTS WHAT I CAN HOT SITE? Aegisys is able to offer Disaster Recovery services beyond NorthStar. We support Windows applications such as Microsoft Exchange, and many other Windows 3rd party applications. However, logically, we are only able to only retrieve your data within a set time window usually during the evening / early morning hours. Therefore, your Internet bandwidth limits what "volume" of data we can sync with nightly. During first contact, we will discuss if your current connections meet your Disaster Recovery requirements.
HOW SECURE IS IT? Very! Aegisys bases our services on Extranet Connectivity between your firewall and our datacenter. This makes your solution as if it was in the next room with full 100% encryption. It is by the very same tunnel, you are able to fail-over to the Disaster Recovery Server in the event of a failure. Aegisys Data Centers are audited each year by a third party to ensure we are following best practices. View our Annual Letter of successful completion of audit here.
WHY IS THIS METHOD PREFERRED? Most companies use tapes to backup their data. Our solution is a LIVE server that may be logged into at any time to Test and Verify all is working as it should unlike a tape on a shelf that may not be complete or unreadable. Our solution delivers on the promise of Peace of Mind!
Pricing varies by client. applications and licensing
requirements. Please contact Rick Beyers at
rbeyers@aegisys.com
to engineer your disaster recovery solution today.
*Reduced prices may apply based on
engineered
bundle
NorthStar Virtual
Hosted Services powered by Aegisys
"GREEN" approved by Mother Nature ...
NorthStar Virtual Servers eliminates the
need to constantly replace or upgrade servers. The Virtual
Server, hosted through our ExclusiveNET, will have, as
part of a cost of service, private integrated access to
your hosted server with the ability to install more RAM and
CPU at the click of a mouse. Bundled with our Disaster
Recovery services above, you will have an high availability
configuration for automated fail-over with-in our operations
centre. To do this yourself with physical hardware, you
would need to buy two servers
plus the cost of software and dedicated staff to manage your
solution to even come close to what we are offering. Our
solutions encompass Windows, Linux and Solaris. Our cost of
service has been preferred by our clients as it does away
with the large capital expenses, constant upgrades and
depreciation and eliminates the computer "graveyard" in the
back room. Aegisys servers are updated every three years to
ensure our clients receive the fastest, most economical
performance possible. Please note that this is DIRECT
Console access to your servers and NOT a dashboard. You will
have FULL administrator credentials if you wish. Supported
software includes Harris NorthStar, and most Windows and
Linux applications unique to your enterprise!
Pricing varies based on client requirements such as number
of servers, licensing requirements, and support required.
Please contact Rick Beyers at
rbeyers@aegisys.com
to engineer your solution today.
*Reduced prices may apply based on engineered bundle
Aegisys Helpdesk
Support Services
Place a certified helpdesk in your
Enterprise. Aegisys supplements your Harris NorthStar
maintenance by offering you real-time response to issues on
your PCs, Servers, and related network Infrastructure
without so much as a technician on site. We take watching
your network seriously so our Helpdesk is bundled with
monitoring and LIVE response 24x7x365. This allows us to be
proactive in our approach to service you better. Management
options include annual maintenance for databases such as
MSSQL, Informix and Informix Online, Oracle and MYSQL.
Supported platforms include Windows, Linux and Solaris. By
incorporating Aegisys into your infrastructure, you will be
assured of prompt knowledgeable proactive response from our
support specialists.
Pricing varies on helpdesk services required. Items that can
affect cost would be 24x7x365 support (FREE with our
Disaster Recovery solutions) and degree of responsibility of
your Enterprise class network IE Supplementary or Dedicated.
Please contact
rbeyers@aegisys.com to discuss your requirements. First
contact is FREE so there is no risk to achieving your piece
of mind!
NorthStar Enterprise Remote Access
Portal - Free with Service bundlesPandemic Ready!
Aegisys requests clients close
local remote access to their
networks. By centralizing remote access through Aegisys,
your enterprise is more secure, audited, and managed.
Aegisys provides, as part of our cost of service, SSLVPN
remote connectivity meaning once connected, through our
ExclusiveNET, you will be able to access your mapped drives,
launch NorthStar and assume control of workstations and
servers just as if you were still at work. This is a key
component to our Disaster Recovery solutions as staff can
function from home against Production and Disaster Recovery
servers alike. Keeping you productive is easy, doing so
while you are at home with family is priceless!
Our SSLVPN solution will even integrate into your
Corporate Active Directory so
that if you disable an account local to your Enterprise, it
automatically disables remote access through Aegisys!
Superior integrations towards your continued security is
paramount in all our solutions.
Finally, with the H1N1 virus outbreak, we are once again
reminded that everyone MUST have a pandemic strategy. We
become a cornerstone to that commitment by allowing your
staff once authorized by you to connect from home as if they
were in the office via our SSLVPN Portal. Aegisys and Harris
NorthStar are committed to keeping you connected to your
data.
Free as part of a engineered Bundle - per user cost will apply if only our SSLVPN access solution is required.
Web and Exchange Hosting
Aegisys offers a secure DMZ for our clients to host their business' critical sites and to allow integrations to database backend systems. Our systems are secure, monitored and managed with your availability in mind 24x7x365. Hosting ECARE, MCARE, EIS including your corporate Web sites has never been easier.
Pricing for this solution will vary as some simply require hosting for static web sites that rarely change whereas others have a dedicated ODBC connection and more sophisticated integration to remote networks. When used for Harris NorthStar functions, this is often included FREE with our service bundles. Please contact rbeyers@aegisys.com to engineer your solution.
Automated Windows
Patch Management
Aegisys takes the guess work out of your
Patch Management. Our servers are scheduled to patch your
workstations and servers based on a pre agreed time to
ensure your network is up to date and as secure as it can
be. Detailed PDF reports that indicate what has been
completed within your enterprise. Our Patch Management
systems meet and exceed NERC SIP compliance requirements.
Harness the power of our ExclusiveNET infrastructure to empower your ASP solution. Direct secure access to hosted software makes our solution among the most robust and secure available today. To your clientele it would appear as if you were in next room allowing printing, FTP or drag and drop and sharing of data in the most seamless manner possible.
Pricing for this solution is based on number of PC's and Server's requiring direct patching. Aegisys will as same cost of service assist in the building of WSUS services within your Enterprise to supplement network load management based on a schedule we mutually agree upon. Contact Rick Beyers at rbeyers@aegisys.com to discuss your solution for this most important aspect to your network security.
NorthStar
Database and Performance
Services powered by Aegisys
Information Technology is what we do ...
period. It has been this diverse knowledge base that has
allowed Aegisys to be preferred by Harris NorthStar in the
direct assessment of Enterprise class networks with unique
integration requirements. We visit businesses requiring
reviews in Internal and External DNS, Active Directory,
Database standards, performance issues and so much more. We
are proud to partner with Harris NorthStar as their Business
Integration Solutions Provider to work to the
benefit of each and every client.
The difference between the
Standard and Premium below is our ability for Aegisys and
Harris NorthStar to be
pro-active. With the Standard plan, we
will receive alerts as they occur and we would then log in
to correct. However this would be a “reactive” plan. With
the Premium services, we are able to monitor 24x7x365
securely through the site to site VPN tunnel and as such we
can catch small issues before they become large ones. We can
detect failed disks, monitor disk capacity and physical
server performance and respond to keep the monitored devices
running stable instead of the “peaks and valleys” of issues
common to today’s busy networks and servers.
Standard Database Management
Configuration of MSSQL Mail
– this including working with your IT department to ensure
email is allowed to relay to a distribution group of MSSQL
administrators. In most cases Aegisys and Harris are first
response but typically, we include internal IT contacts for
informational purposes only. This is completely customizable
and will be adjusted on first contact. MSSQL operators are
configured complete with profile setup and events are
attached for specific MSSQL monitoring
MSSQL Events
– Aegisys will add MSSQL events to alert our team of memory,
CPU, disk I/O issues, and other key performance indicating
bottlenecks. These events are attached to operators created
above for proactive response. Events arrive typically by
email. Aegisys offers optional mail relay services against
our SMTP servers so as to streamline email flow.
PREMIUM DATABASE Management
Dedicated Pro-active
monitoring - 24x7x365 alerts with self
correcting automations. Based on the alert, Aegisys can
automatically restart stopped services as an example.
Aegisys monitors service, disk, processor, memory and
bandwidth. Reports of all DAILY server activity is
emailed each day to our clients. This will give you day to
day trend analysis of your server and databases overall
performance to your enterprise. This report is part of
assisting our clients meet regulatory standards such as
NERC.
Backup management
– Aegisys will monitor all backups and ensure transaction
log files remain in check. Database Shrink management to
optimize your disk space and overall backup windows is
included.
Database Integrity Repairs
– Aegisys and Harris will sense any issues with the
integrity of the data associated with NorthStar. Maintenance
would then be scheduled to perform the work and return your
database online with 100% health.
Please contact Ken Hayes at khayes@harriscomputer.com or Rick Beyers at rbeyers@aegisys.com for prompt responses to any questions and pricing specific to your unique requirements that you may have.
ExclusiveNET Intrusion Detection
Aegisys provides HoneyPOT and Extrusion Detection capabilities to
your business class network. These nodes are engineered to
capture unauthorized traffic in your network from curiosity
seekers as well as track where your users are going
legitimately within your enterprise. These node(s) on your LAN and DMZ zones prove
invaluable when your key network resources are being
scanned. Available to you as a monthly cost of service,
maintaining your security has never been easier.
Contact Rick Beyers at rbeyers@aegisys.com for more details. Some conditions do apply for this option.
3rd Party
Audits to ExclusiveNET clients is here!
Network Compliance to standards is critical to your
enterprise. Aegisys will be able to deliver annual
third party audit services direct to your enterprise
ensuring year by year, your enterprise is properly run to
"best practices" in the industry.
SentryMetric's has joined our family of services to deliver
Direct Remote network auditing services without the burden
to your staff. It is schedulable, secure and performed when
it is convenient to your enterprise. Aegisys will work
closely with you and SentryMetrics to create a scope of work
to ensure uptime and productivity. Ethical firewall audits,
internal server and workstation scans, policy review and
much more are available immediately ON
DEMAND!
WHY WOULD AEGISYS USE A 3RD PARTY? We believe it important as part of this process to have an impartial opinion when reviewing your network security. More along the lines that the "Police cannot Police the Police". Our long term clients have found this approach to be reassuring and corporate auditors feel that it adds a level of credibility in process that was not previously available.
We work for a broad range of clients in varied sectors and industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships with our clients and believe that our clients enjoy working with us. Some of them are:
Disaster Recovery
North Attleborough Electric
Department has chosen Aegisys to provide management
services for their Electric CIS Systems to an offsite
location for a GO-LIVE Solution. Aegisys recognizes that
is is just as important to remember how data is
synchronized as it is to where the Disaster Recovery
solution is located. From start to finish our solution
is robust, secure and reliable.
Disaster
Recovery
Danvers Electric utilizes Aegisys'
ExclusiveNET to provide synchronized
Mirror server services to their Water and Electric CIS
Systems. Danvers enjoys a fully redundant GO-LIVE
Solution. Tape backups are important but the ability to
log into their HOT SITE solution each day assures
everyone in the knowledge that the solution is ready
when needed most.
Disaster Recovery
Aegisys is proud to provide Keys
Energy with full Mirror server services their Electric
CIS Systems. Keys Energy benefits with a fully redundant
GO-LIVE Solution. Being in a Hurricane zone, Keys
Energy's emphasis on their business continuity was
paramount in their selection of Aegisys Disaster
Recovery Hot Site services.
Disaster Recovery
Wellington North Power has chosen
Aegisys to provide synchronized Mirror server services
to their Electric CIS Systems. Wellington North Power
currently enjoys a full redundant GO-LIVE Solution.
Disaster Recovery
ElectriCities has chosen Aegisys to
provide synchronized Mirror server services to their ASP
Electric CIS Systems. ElectriCities currently enjoys a
full redundant GO-LIVE Solution.
Delivering solutions that drive business results
Our service bundles are packed with value. When hosting with Aegisys, integrated Disaster Recovery for hosted server's is included. Our 24x7x365 monitoring is included FREE so you will know pro-actively if something is to going wrong. Our monitoring may be extended back to your Enterprise to further reduce your cost of ownership to your internal network monitoring. Harris NorthStar will work to build you the best package based on your specific requirements. Need more? No problem ... just add to your package as you wish. Let us help take the strain off of your IT department.
How we make your Disaster
Recovery HOT SITE solution as if it is in the next
room ...
Aegisys recognized early on in the engineering of our solutions that to provide truly meaningful Disaster Recovery alternatives, it had to provide for clients who either did not have the luxury of an alternate site or for those who had the alternate location but geographically was across the parking lot so was not far enough away to avert a natural disaster.
This approach did not go unnoticed
by Harris NorthStar. So we went to work and developed
our innovative
HOT SITE
approach to your NorthStar software investment as part of your
business continuity. Our solution is one that enhances
your availability, integrates seamlessly into almost any
business class network, and is able to serve almost
anyone, anywhere Disaster Recovery services provided an
Internet connection exists through our ExclusiveNET.
We eliminate the worry that the tape on the shelf has
ALL your data ... our solution is LIVE and may be
accessed anytime from anywhere securely so you are
confident that should something happen, your data is
ready!