Layered Services
Tacit Networks has broken down the barriers to branch office server consolidation by integrating WAFS and WAN Optimisation with "stackable" branch office IT services. This full line of IT services supports branch office workers with print, network, software/application distribution, web caching and domain controller functions, and enables customers to leverage a single point of branch office IT administration. The result is a global workforce with full access to the critical services and data they need - even when the WAN is unavailable - without the need to deploy costly and resource intensive storage and servers at each branch office.
Domain Controller Services
Domain controller services provide a natural complement to the branch office by enabling user logon processes, authentication and directory searches for Windows domains to be handled locally at the branch office. Domain controller services are provided using the native functionality available on Windows Server 2003. Features:- Local processing of authentication and login requests
- Support for user login and authentication services during WAN outages
Network Services
Network services take the administrative headaches out of administering branch office network access and improve end user performance. A single IShared Appliance can host DNS and DHCP server functions, thereby allowing IT administrators to consolidate critical networking services into a single footprint. Features:- DNS caching for branch office user name resolution
- Assignment of IP addresses for branch office users via DHCP
Web Caching Services
Web caching services enable faster delivery of web pages by caching HTTP objects to provide rapid and seamless branch office Web access and lower bandwidth consumption. Built on Microsoft's ISA (Internet, Security and Acceleration) Server technology, Tacit Networks' Web caching services are designed to meet the performance, management, and scalability needs of high-volume Internet traffic environments with centralised server management. Features:- Support for secure web sites accessed via SSL
- Easily configure port numbers and cache size
- Scheduled cache pre-population
- Optimisation for "split-tunnel" branch office environments with direct Internet access
Management Services
Management services enable the use of the IShared appliance to provide optimised software and application distribution functions at the branch office. For Microsoft Systems Management Server, the IShared appliance can be deployed to provide the benefits of WAFS for SMS packages, including faster package download and caching of packages at the branch office. Similarly, through Tacit Networks' partnership with Softricity, the IShared appliance can be used to cache virtualised applications to streamline desktop management for branch office desktops and laptops. Features:- Centralised software distribution for the remote office network
- Faster download of software or application packages to the branch office
- Avoids repeat transmission of upgrade or application packages to branch offices
- Integrates seamlessly with WAFS deployments
Print Services
Print services provides the ability to host print servers on IShared Appliances so users can address printing needs locally without requiring print requests to traverse the WAN. Most importantly, IShared Appliance Print services eliminate dedicated branch office print servers for reduced branch office IT administration and cost savings. Features:- Native Windows 'Point and Print' architecture
- Active Directory-enabled printer browsing
- Simplified print cluster installation / administration
- Web-based administration
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