Computer/network Engineer in Luton/Beds area needed
Computer/network Engineer in Luton/Beds area needed
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Roofas

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219 posts

203 months

Tuesday 27th April 2010
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Wondering if anyone can recommend the above for a small project for my business - after my computer crashed today for the 2nd time in 6 months I really need to implememnt a robust structure to safeguard my info. Need to host my email, run back-ups for my business software (Actinic) and setup a network between my home office and my warehouse unti (3 computers in total).

Any help is recommended.

ringram

14,702 posts

279 months

Tuesday 27th April 2010
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Hmm, Id setup a site to site vpn over xDSL and run something like the free version of vmware server at each site and use dfs replication to copy the protected server to the other site plus the usual backup.
You will need windows server software, which isnt cheap.
Then if your unit went up in flames or home office the data would be replicated up to date at the other location.
Probably a few days work etc. You can remote desktop to the server to work on the application if needed etc.
I/we can probably help, but might be out of your budget on a day rate basis. Im based in St Albans.
Flip me a PM if you think its worth discussing smile

spikeyhead

20,630 posts

228 months

Tuesday 27th April 2010
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Roofas

Original Poster:

219 posts

203 months

Tuesday 27th April 2010
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Thanks for the replies, will be deciding what to do once my server is back and I can think straight.

Viper_Larry

4,377 posts

287 months

Tuesday 27th April 2010
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I'd be happy to talk through options with you, there are a number of ways you could achieve what you want.

See my profile for information and my contact details.