Installation Services

Computer Workstation Installation

When you purchase new computer equipment, don't forget that someone has to install the equipment and prepare it for use. Computers and printers are not like toasters, in that you can't always just plug them in and make them work. Most often they will need to have all the peripheral devices connected, such as printers, scanners and networks.

Network configuration information needs to be entered and other software will most likely need to be installed and configured. NIS can install your new workstations, configure the network links, and install any application software needed.

New facility installations may require coordination with builders, electricians, and furniture companies to ensure that all aspects of the installation will work together. NIS is your 1-stop shop. We will bring all the installation tasks together and work with the different contractors and vendors to ensure that your installation is just right.

Upon completion of our installation you can sit down and go to work on your new computer.

Network Installation

Networks are one of the most critical components of today's modern business. Many companies are unable to function without their computer network in operation. This is why we take networking very serious at NIS. Network is the first part of our company name!

When installing or upgrading a computer network, proper planning is very important. This must always be the first step in the installation process. Our network integration consultants will review your business needs and design a network that is right for you now. Plus we will plan for your ability to grow as your business grows. Future planning should always be part of the initial design. No sense in trashing next year what you install today. For this reason NIS uses upgradable components in most network intallations.

Constructing the network infrastructure is the next step with the installation of the network cable, jacks, and distribution panels. We will install the cabling into the walls and ceilings of your office to connect all the workstations, printers, scanners, servers, and any other devices that will connect to the network. Since labor is the most expensive component of this phase we normally install additional cable on all of the runs. Later if you need to add additional workstations or other network devices you will already have the cable in place. With many companies looking at IP telephone systems this will become a critical factor.

Once the cable infrastructure is in place, we connect the network devices. Network adapters will be installed into any work stations or printers that do not already have an adapter or that have older adapters that may not be compatible. Hubs and routers are installed to connect the computer work stations, file servers, and printers together.

Now your network will be operational and ready for use!

We also protect your network security with firewalls and proxy servers for your internet link. When we have completed the installation we will also provide you with documentation showing your network configuration. These reports give you all the information required should a device need to be reconfigured. Also drawings of the cable runs are provided so that your staff will know where to alert construction crews before they cut into any cables.

Software Application Installation

Installing software on a single computer without a network is relatively simple. Once you add a network and shared storage, the installation becomes more complex.

At Network Information Services we have many years of experience, building software and installing applications for our clients. Optimum installation of software is one of our specialties. We can configure your software for the most efficient storage, operational performance, and management.

Proper location of application data files are critical for most backup systems. You can benefit from efficient storage use and ease of management. NIS will set up your systems with these benefits in mind.

Next time you have application software that needs to be installed, think of Network Information Services as the one call to make!

User Moves / Adds / Changes

Most organizations move employees between offices, cubicles and even buildings. When these changes occur someone has to update the network and computers to allow the employee to work in their new location.

New employees will need to have network security systems updated to allow them access and software applications may need configuration changes. When an employee leaves your organization security should also be promptly updated to prevent unauthorized access by the former employee or by someone else using that employee's identification.

While many organizations have a complete MIS staff on-hand to make these changes, most of our smaller clients do not. They tend to outsource these tasks to our support staff who maintain their systems. Outsourcing these administrative tasks allows your staff to spend their time doing their jobs, while our experienced support staff maintains your network systems.