Computer Networking | Hourly
- The remotely and directly services are hourly
-From On-site Computer Fix to Network / Server Solutions for Business
- We deliver end-to-end IT services, from computer repair to advanced Microsoft solutions for servers and networking
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software.
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software (Windows)
* Microsoft software support and advanced Microsoft server solutions.
* Wired and wireless network installation and maintenance.
* On-site computer repair, computer and server troubleshooting.
* Installation of all computer hardware and software systems.
* Virus prevention, detection and removal.
* Installation of security, firewall and content filtering systems.
* Computer systems assessment and performance optimization.
* Internet connection installation and configuration.
* Data Backup setup and maintenance.
* Data recovery.
* Spam management systems.
* E-mail setup and problem resolutions.
* Professional website design and maintenance.
- IT Security Solutions - Is Your Sensitive Computer Data Safe?
Don't let your computer data go unprotected and unsecured! There are many ways your data can be stolen or corrupted, severely affecting your business.
Also, any employee can take all of your unprotected data when leaving for a competitor. Do you really think that a non-disclosure agreement will help you better than a healthy IT security policy?
And chances are, you already have all the tools to secure your data, so no additional software purchase would be necessary.
Call us today for a computer security consultation, we will tell you all you need to know about protecting and securing your electronic files and/or your electronic communication (e-mail, remote access), then we will help you secure everything you need to be secured.
-A Business Needs Efficient IT Solutions not only computer repair
Usually, along with on-site computer repair and network support , a business needs software solutions to improve productivity e-mail, a website, office software, antivirus and anti spyware, accounting software, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, a good backup solution, etc. We deploy and manage an extensive list of software and are able to adjust to your own software deployment needs.
About Prices
Up-Front Pricing. 30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee on All IT Services.
No Hidden Costs. No surprises.
Our On-Site IT Support Services and Remote IT Support Services can be quoted “per incident” so, if the service call takes longer than expected, you’ll never pay more!
If you prefer hourly pricing;
Standard On-Site rate; $85/h (projects only)
Advanced servers/networks; $99/h (projects only)
20% discount with maintenance plans
*One hour minimum then by the minute, on-site travel free in Vancouver, North Van. Richmond and Burnaby.
You can choose among three levels of service. The prices are per computer per month;
Desktop Maintenance/Support;
starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included)
Server Management;
starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Note; If you are looking for a quick-draw computer guy that will put a cheap, band aid fix on your computer problem to just get you through the day, then we respectfully ask that you call someone else.
But if you really want to put an end to annoying, data-threatening computer problems, and want someone who you can trust to do a thorough job at resolving all of your problems finally and forever, then you'll be delighted you called Blue prof IT.
DO YOU KNOW?
If you work with computers long enough, sooner or later you’ll hear the terms “client/server” and “peer-to-peer.” These terms may seem strange at first, but each describes a particular networking architecture. And each architecture is more suitable for certain types of businesses. In this article, I’ll explore the differences between client/server and peer-to-peer networks.
What’s the difference?
There’s a huge difference between client/server and peer-to-peer networks. For instance, a peer-to-peer network has no central server. Each workstation on the network shares its files equally with the others. There’s no central storage or authentication of users. Conversely, there are separate dedicated servers and clients in a client/server network. Through client workstations, users can access most files, which are generally stored on the server. The server will determine which users can access the files on the network.
Peer-to-peer networks should be installed in homes or in very small businesses where employees interact regularly. They are inexpensive to set up (comparatively speaking); however, they offer almost no security. On the other hand, client/server networks can become as big as you need them to be. Some support millions of users and offer elaborate security measures. As you can imagine, client/server networks can become very expensive.
Peer-to-peer networks
Peer-to-peer networks are appropriate only for very small businesses or for home use. A peer-to-peer network can support about ten clients (workstations) before it begins to suffer from some serious performance and management problems. Usually, peer-to-peer networks are composed of a collection of clients that run either Windows NT Workstation or Windows 98. Windows 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows 2000 Professional also support peer-to-peer networking.
The concept behind peer-to-peer networking is to share files and printers as inexpensively as possible; therefore, there’s no main server on the network. Instead, each client functions both as a client and as a server simultaneously. Since users are allowed to control access to the resources on their own computers, however, security becomes very risky in a peer-to-peer environment. There’s no central security or any way to control who shares what. Users are free to create any network share points on their computers. The only security on a peer-to-peer network is at the share level. When users create network shares, they may implement no security, which means that anyone can have full access to the share, or they may assign a password to the share. Depending on which networking platform you use, a user may be able to assign one password to a share for read-only access and another password for full control over the share.
Although this arrangement may sound somewhat secure, it isn’t. The computer that contains the shared resources doesn’t check on who’s trying to access those resources. Any user can access them as long as the user knows the password. If someone happens to write down a password, anyone who finds that password can access the share.
Client/server networks
There are an almost infinite variety of client/server networks, but all of them have a couple of things in common. For one thing, all have centralized security databases that control access to shared resources on servers. In the world of Windows, the server usually runs NetWare, Windows or one of the Windows 2016 or up Server products. The server contains a list of usernames and passwords. Users can’t log on to the network unless they supply valid usernames and passwords to the server. Once logged on, users may access only those resources that the network administrator allows them to access. Thus, client/server networks possess much more security than do peer-to-peer networks.
Client/server networks also tend to be much more stable. In a peer-to-peer network, certain shared resources reside on each user’s machine. If users decide to monkey around and crash their computers, they could seriously affect their peer-to-peer network (where coworkers depend on resources that reside on other users’ machines). On most client/server networks, however, shared resources reside on the server, where they’re safe from curious users. If a user happens to erase a shared resource from the server, you can rely on the nightly backup. (It’s very difficult to back up a peer-to-peer network every night.)
The primary downside to a client/server network is its cost. Servers can become very expensive. For example, you could pay over $800 for a copy of Windows Server and five client licenses, and that price doesn’t even include the cost of the hardware, which must be more powerful than a standard workstation. Additionally, client/server networks require an employee to manage them. Unless you have someone in your office who’s trained in NetWare or Windows NT Server and in all of the issues that are involved in client/server networking, you’ll have to hire someone from the outside. And believe me when I say that qualified networking professionals don’t come cheap.
Conclusion
If you can afford it and if you have a qualified person to manage it, a client/server network is going to be your best bet. If you have only three employees who share a printer and occasional files, however, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with setting up a simple peer-to-peer networking environment. What’s best for you will depend on your budget and the size of your office.
Omeed Kamiab is an MCSE, CCNA and CCNP who works as a freelance technical writer and as a network engineer for the Department of Van Computer. If you’d like to contact him, send him an e-mail. (Because of the large volume of e-mail he receives, it's impossible for him to respond to every message. However, he does read them all.)
-From On-site Computer Fix to Network / Server Solutions for Business
- We deliver end-to-end IT services, from computer repair to advanced Microsoft solutions for servers and networking
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software.
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software (Windows)
* Microsoft software support and advanced Microsoft server solutions.
* Wired and wireless network installation and maintenance.
* On-site computer repair, computer and server troubleshooting.
* Installation of all computer hardware and software systems.
* Virus prevention, detection and removal.
* Installation of security, firewall and content filtering systems.
* Computer systems assessment and performance optimization.
* Internet connection installation and configuration.
* Data Backup setup and maintenance.
* Data recovery.
* Spam management systems.
* E-mail setup and problem resolutions.
* Professional website design and maintenance.
- IT Security Solutions - Is Your Sensitive Computer Data Safe?
Don't let your computer data go unprotected and unsecured! There are many ways your data can be stolen or corrupted, severely affecting your business.
Also, any employee can take all of your unprotected data when leaving for a competitor. Do you really think that a non-disclosure agreement will help you better than a healthy IT security policy?
And chances are, you already have all the tools to secure your data, so no additional software purchase would be necessary.
Call us today for a computer security consultation, we will tell you all you need to know about protecting and securing your electronic files and/or your electronic communication (e-mail, remote access), then we will help you secure everything you need to be secured.
-A Business Needs Efficient IT Solutions not only computer repair
Usually, along with on-site computer repair and network support , a business needs software solutions to improve productivity e-mail, a website, office software, antivirus and anti spyware, accounting software, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, a good backup solution, etc. We deploy and manage an extensive list of software and are able to adjust to your own software deployment needs.
About Prices
Up-Front Pricing. 30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee on All IT Services.
No Hidden Costs. No surprises.
Our On-Site IT Support Services and Remote IT Support Services can be quoted “per incident” so, if the service call takes longer than expected, you’ll never pay more!
If you prefer hourly pricing;
Standard On-Site rate; $85/h (projects only)
Advanced servers/networks; $99/h (projects only)
20% discount with maintenance plans
*One hour minimum then by the minute, on-site travel free in Vancouver, North Van. Richmond and Burnaby.
You can choose among three levels of service. The prices are per computer per month;
Desktop Maintenance/Support;
starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included)
Server Management;
starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Note; If you are looking for a quick-draw computer guy that will put a cheap, band aid fix on your computer problem to just get you through the day, then we respectfully ask that you call someone else.
But if you really want to put an end to annoying, data-threatening computer problems, and want someone who you can trust to do a thorough job at resolving all of your problems finally and forever, then you'll be delighted you called Blue prof IT.
DO YOU KNOW?
If you work with computers long enough, sooner or later you’ll hear the terms “client/server” and “peer-to-peer.” These terms may seem strange at first, but each describes a particular networking architecture. And each architecture is more suitable for certain types of businesses. In this article, I’ll explore the differences between client/server and peer-to-peer networks.
What’s the difference?
There’s a huge difference between client/server and peer-to-peer networks. For instance, a peer-to-peer network has no central server. Each workstation on the network shares its files equally with the others. There’s no central storage or authentication of users. Conversely, there are separate dedicated servers and clients in a client/server network. Through client workstations, users can access most files, which are generally stored on the server. The server will determine which users can access the files on the network.
Peer-to-peer networks should be installed in homes or in very small businesses where employees interact regularly. They are inexpensive to set up (comparatively speaking); however, they offer almost no security. On the other hand, client/server networks can become as big as you need them to be. Some support millions of users and offer elaborate security measures. As you can imagine, client/server networks can become very expensive.
Peer-to-peer networks
Peer-to-peer networks are appropriate only for very small businesses or for home use. A peer-to-peer network can support about ten clients (workstations) before it begins to suffer from some serious performance and management problems. Usually, peer-to-peer networks are composed of a collection of clients that run either Windows NT Workstation or Windows 98. Windows 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows 2000 Professional also support peer-to-peer networking.
The concept behind peer-to-peer networking is to share files and printers as inexpensively as possible; therefore, there’s no main server on the network. Instead, each client functions both as a client and as a server simultaneously. Since users are allowed to control access to the resources on their own computers, however, security becomes very risky in a peer-to-peer environment. There’s no central security or any way to control who shares what. Users are free to create any network share points on their computers. The only security on a peer-to-peer network is at the share level. When users create network shares, they may implement no security, which means that anyone can have full access to the share, or they may assign a password to the share. Depending on which networking platform you use, a user may be able to assign one password to a share for read-only access and another password for full control over the share.
Although this arrangement may sound somewhat secure, it isn’t. The computer that contains the shared resources doesn’t check on who’s trying to access those resources. Any user can access them as long as the user knows the password. If someone happens to write down a password, anyone who finds that password can access the share.
Client/server networks
There are an almost infinite variety of client/server networks, but all of them have a couple of things in common. For one thing, all have centralized security databases that control access to shared resources on servers. In the world of Windows, the server usually runs NetWare, Windows or one of the Windows 2016 or up Server products. The server contains a list of usernames and passwords. Users can’t log on to the network unless they supply valid usernames and passwords to the server. Once logged on, users may access only those resources that the network administrator allows them to access. Thus, client/server networks possess much more security than do peer-to-peer networks.
Client/server networks also tend to be much more stable. In a peer-to-peer network, certain shared resources reside on each user’s machine. If users decide to monkey around and crash their computers, they could seriously affect their peer-to-peer network (where coworkers depend on resources that reside on other users’ machines). On most client/server networks, however, shared resources reside on the server, where they’re safe from curious users. If a user happens to erase a shared resource from the server, you can rely on the nightly backup. (It’s very difficult to back up a peer-to-peer network every night.)
The primary downside to a client/server network is its cost. Servers can become very expensive. For example, you could pay over $800 for a copy of Windows Server and five client licenses, and that price doesn’t even include the cost of the hardware, which must be more powerful than a standard workstation. Additionally, client/server networks require an employee to manage them. Unless you have someone in your office who’s trained in NetWare or Windows NT Server and in all of the issues that are involved in client/server networking, you’ll have to hire someone from the outside. And believe me when I say that qualified networking professionals don’t come cheap.
Conclusion
If you can afford it and if you have a qualified person to manage it, a client/server network is going to be your best bet. If you have only three employees who share a printer and occasional files, however, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with setting up a simple peer-to-peer networking environment. What’s best for you will depend on your budget and the size of your office.
Omeed Kamiab is an MCSE, CCNA and CCNP who works as a freelance technical writer and as a network engineer for the Department of Van Computer. If you’d like to contact him, send him an e-mail. (Because of the large volume of e-mail he receives, it's impossible for him to respond to every message. However, he does read them all.)
* Starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
starts at $18/mo
* We deliver end-to-end IT services, from computer repair to advanced Microsoft solutions for servers and networking.
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software (Windows);
- Microsoft software support and advanced Microsoft server solutions.
- Wired and wireless network installation and maintenance.
- On-site computer repair, computer and server troubleshooting.
- Installation of all computer hardware and software systems.
- Virus prevention, detection and removal.
- In stallation of security, firewall and content filtering systems.
- Computer systems assessment and performance optimization.
- Internet connection installation and configuration.
- Data Backup setup and maintenance.
- Data recovery.
- Spam management systems.
- E-mail setup and problem resolutions.
- Professional website design and maintenance.
- Check our Remote Offices Solutions
- Team viewer IT Tools for Small Businesses
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
starts at $18/mo
* We deliver end-to-end IT services, from computer repair to advanced Microsoft solutions for servers and networking.
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software (Windows);
- Microsoft software support and advanced Microsoft server solutions.
- Wired and wireless network installation and maintenance.
- On-site computer repair, computer and server troubleshooting.
- Installation of all computer hardware and software systems.
- Virus prevention, detection and removal.
- In stallation of security, firewall and content filtering systems.
- Computer systems assessment and performance optimization.
- Internet connection installation and configuration.
- Data Backup setup and maintenance.
- Data recovery.
- Spam management systems.
- E-mail setup and problem resolutions.
- Professional website design and maintenance.
- Check our Remote Offices Solutions
- Team viewer IT Tools for Small Businesses
* Starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
* We deliver end-to-end IT services, from computer repair to advanced Microsoft solutions for servers and networking.
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software (Windows);
- Microsoft software support and advanced Microsoft server solutions.
- Wired and wireless network installation and maintenance.
- On-site computer repair, computer and server troubleshooting.
- Installation of all computer hardware and software systems.
- Virus prevention, detection and removal.
- In stallation of security, firewall and content filtering systems.
- Computer systems assessment and performance optimization.
- Internet connection installation and configuration.
- Data Backup setup and maintenance.
- Data recovery.
- Spam management systems.
- E-mail setup and problem resolutions.
- Professional website design and maintenance.
- Check our Remote Offices Solutions
- Team viewer IT Tools for Small Businesses
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
* We deliver end-to-end IT services, from computer repair to advanced Microsoft solutions for servers and networking.
In short; if you have a server, a network and computers we can deliver pretty much everything you may need assuming you work with Microsoft software (Windows);
- Microsoft software support and advanced Microsoft server solutions.
- Wired and wireless network installation and maintenance.
- On-site computer repair, computer and server troubleshooting.
- Installation of all computer hardware and software systems.
- Virus prevention, detection and removal.
- In stallation of security, firewall and content filtering systems.
- Computer systems assessment and performance optimization.
- Internet connection installation and configuration.
- Data Backup setup and maintenance.
- Data recovery.
- Spam management systems.
- E-mail setup and problem resolutions.
- Professional website design and maintenance.
- Check our Remote Offices Solutions
- Team viewer IT Tools for Small Businesses
STARTS at $450/mo
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Up-Front Pricing. 30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee on All IT Services.
No Hidden Costs. No surprises.
Our On-Site IT Support Services and Remote IT Support Services can be quoted “per incident” so, if the service call takes longer than expected, you’ll never pay more!
If you prefer hourly pricing;
Standard On-Site rate; $85/h (projects only)
Advanced servers/networks; $99/h (projects only)
20% discount with maintenance plans
*One hour minimum then by the minute, on-site travel free in Vancouver, North Van. Richmond and Burnaby.
You can choose among three levels of service. The prices are per computer per month;
Desktop Maintenance/Support;
starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included)
Server Management;
starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Note; If you are looking for a quick-draw computer guy that will put a cheap, band aid fix on your computer problem to just get you through the day, then we respectfully ask that you call someone else.
But if you really want to put an end to annoying, data-threatening computer problems, and want someone who you can trust to do a thorough job at resolving all of your problems finally and forever, then you'll be delighted you called Blue prof IT.
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Up-Front Pricing. 30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee on All IT Services.
No Hidden Costs. No surprises.
Our On-Site IT Support Services and Remote IT Support Services can be quoted “per incident” so, if the service call takes longer than expected, you’ll never pay more!
If you prefer hourly pricing;
Standard On-Site rate; $85/h (projects only)
Advanced servers/networks; $99/h (projects only)
20% discount with maintenance plans
*One hour minimum then by the minute, on-site travel free in Vancouver, North Van. Richmond and Burnaby.
You can choose among three levels of service. The prices are per computer per month;
Desktop Maintenance/Support;
starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included)
Server Management;
starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Note; If you are looking for a quick-draw computer guy that will put a cheap, band aid fix on your computer problem to just get you through the day, then we respectfully ask that you call someone else.
But if you really want to put an end to annoying, data-threatening computer problems, and want someone who you can trust to do a thorough job at resolving all of your problems finally and forever, then you'll be delighted you called Blue prof IT.
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Up-Front Pricing. 30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee on All IT Services.
No Hidden Costs. No surprises.
Our On-Site IT Support Services and Remote IT Support Services can be quoted “per incident” so, if the service call takes longer than expected, you’ll never pay more!
If you prefer hourly pricing;
Standard On-Site rate; $85/h (projects only)
Advanced servers/networks; $99/h (projects only)
20% discount with maintenance plans
*One hour minimum then by the minute, on-site travel free in Vancouver, North Van. Richmond and Burnaby.
You can choose among three levels of service. The prices are per computer per month;
Desktop Maintenance/Support;
starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included)
Server Management;
starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Note; If you are looking for a quick-draw computer guy that will put a cheap, band aid fix on your computer problem to just get you through the day, then we respectfully ask that you call someone else.
But if you really want to put an end to annoying, data-threatening computer problems, and want someone who you can trust to do a thorough job at resolving all of your problems finally and forever, then you'll be delighted you called Blue prof IT.
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Up-Front Pricing. 30-Day 100% Money Back Guarantee on All IT Services.
No Hidden Costs. No surprises.
Our On-Site IT Support Services and Remote IT Support Services can be quoted “per incident” so, if the service call takes longer than expected, you’ll never pay more!
If you prefer hourly pricing;
Standard On-Site rate; $85/h (projects only)
Advanced servers/networks; $99/h (projects only)
20% discount with maintenance plans
*One hour minimum then by the minute, on-site travel free in Vancouver, North Van. Richmond and Burnaby.
You can choose among three levels of service. The prices are per computer per month;
Desktop Maintenance/Support;
starts at $18/mo
(unlimited remote support included)
Server Management;
starts at $98/mo
(unlimited remote support included, on-site support not included)
All-Inclusive Network Maintenance;
starts at $450/mo
(with unlimited remote support and on-site support included)
Note; If you are looking for a quick-draw computer guy that will put a cheap, band aid fix on your computer problem to just get you through the day, then we respectfully ask that you call someone else.
But if you really want to put an end to annoying, data-threatening computer problems, and want someone who you can trust to do a thorough job at resolving all of your problems finally and forever, then you'll be delighted you called Blue prof IT.