Application Support Note

ASN-2004-116

Networks from Systems AXIS

Last Reviewed: 05 November 2004

Products affected: axis diplomat

Description: Networks from Systems AXIS

In addition to supplying business software, Systems AXIS Ltd also install networks, running Windows XP Professional (peer to peer), Windows 2000 Small Business Server, Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003. What are the benefits of having Systems AXIS install the network?

Every Part of the Job Covered

As well as software engineers specialising in AXIS application software, we have a number of engineers whose specific roles are relating to the installation and configuration of network operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Server. We also have maintenance engineers who can provide on-going hardware maintenance and cabling contractors, specifically to install Category 5 structured cabling.

"One Stop Shop"

If Systems AXIS are supplying the application software and support, then supplying the hardware and network as well means that, if you have any problem, you know who is responsible for sorting it out. You have the peace of mind to know that you won't be running around trying to find out who is responsible for a particular part of the system. One telephone call is sufficient.

Project Management

As soon as you involve more than one supplier, you need to take responsibility for the project management yourself. If Systems AXIS is installing the complete system, we will take care of the project management. We can ensure that the cabling installation is completed before the network is installed and we can ensure the network installation is complete (and working) before the software is installed. We can every take care of all liasing with British Telecom to ensure that any data lines (ADSL, ISDN, Kilostream, etc) are installed at the right time.

Perfect Integration with axis diplomat

Because axis diplomat is a true multi-user, client/server application, it has specific requirements from the network that it is running on. Whilst the requirements are well-documented (in the AXIS Installation Guide, on the Systems AXIS website and in Fact Sheets) you cannot be sure that your network installer will take these requirements into account when designing or configuring a network - unless that installer is Systems AXIS.

The majority of smaller networks are used simply to share the occasional word processing or spreadsheet document and to share printers. File/Printer sharing networks are simple to install. We, however, understand the additional network considerations of client/server applications since the vast majority of the networks which we install are used for far more than file and printer sharing.

Technical Experience

Systems AXIS has been installing networks for more than fifteen years and we run our own business on a range of Windows-based servers. Furthermore, we are constantly evaluating the latest developments to ensure that we provide hardware and network systems which deliver the performance and reliability demanded by the latest applications.

No Compromise

Our experience tells us what is required for a network to run reliably and perform brilliantly and we do not cut corners! We believe that cutting corners inevitably results in a system failing to live up to expectations and is a false economy.

Future Advice

If Systems AXIS has supplied the hardware, network operating systems and application software, we are perfectly placed to offer advice and guidance on future changes to the system.

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