Mac / Win / Linux Workstations
Configuration, management, and troubleshooting for end user workstations
Virtualization
Run multiple operating system instances on a single physical server
Wired and Wireless Networks
TCP/IP based networks including: internet service, firewalls, switches, WiFi access, VPN access
Software Updates
Dealing with the inevitable updates and security patches for computer operating systems and apps
File Servers and Storage
Block and file level storage for users connecting via SMB, iSCSI, NFS and Xsan
Cloud Storage
Whether it’s for team file sharing, backups or archives; I know all the providers and pricepoints
Large Data Transfers
Commonly used delivery methods in the Media & Entertainment industry
Domain Controllers
Windows Server 2016/2019 for Active Directory, DNS and DHCP functions
Information Security
Firewall access, endpoint security, user permissions and pen-testing. Media & Entertainment security expertise.
Business Continuity
Indentifying single points of failure, creating a backup plan to keep things running when a component fails
Tiered Data Storage
Managing file servers, offloading data that is accessed less frequently to Tape, Cloud, or Disk
Render Farms
Leveraging computing resources to complete renders, encodes, and other CPU/GPU intensive tasks
Web / Domain Mangement
Managing your company’s domain names, FTP’s, website and email provider
Video-based Workstations
Setup of Editorial / Motion Graphics / VFX workstations and shared storage
Digital Audio Workstations
Setup of digital audio applications, plugins, recording interfaces, and hardware controllers
A/V Equipment
Conference room TVs, projectors, speakers and players
VoIP Phones
Managing IP-based phone systems, handsets and SIP providers
Subscriptions and Annual Fees
Don’t pay too much for your software and service agreements, get advice from a vendor-neutral party