Fingerlakes Computing can provide a broad range of computer networking services for your business or home in Ithaca, Elmira, Watkins Glen and surrounding areas.

You will always get a seasoned IT professional working for you with years of experience and multiple industry certifications. Certifications range from Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), CompTIA Security+ through Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) to name a few.

Some of the services we offer include:

• Network Design, Cabled & Wireless Network Installation
• Setup of Client-Server & Peer-to-Peer Networks
• Network & Computer Security
• Network Administration, Desktop & Server Management
• Firewall, Router & NAT Configuration
• High Availability Fault Tolerant Systems
• Remote Access, VPN & WAN Technologies
  

Computer networks can range in size from a small home network to a huge enterprise network that may consist of multiple Wide Area Networks or WANs. No matter their size, computer networks can increase your efficiency and security while reducing your cost.

Internet connection sharing allows you to connect multiple computers to the internet using a single high speed DSL or cable connection. Sharing printers on your Local Area Network or LAN can cut expense and file sharing is a quick and efficient way to transfer data between computers.

Peer-to-peer networks are great when you only have a few computers on your network but when your network has grown beyond a few computers the benefits of a client-server architecture are quickly realized.

A client-server architecture provides a mechanism for centralized administration and data management while reducing administrative overhead and overall support costs. User access is controlled, workstation computers can be managed, and data is consolidated and backed up from a central location.

If your servers are critical for your operations, they should utilize various fault tolerant technologies to reduce the likelihood of any downtime or data loss. A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) function as one logical hard drive. A RAID array can continue to keep your server online and host your data even though one of the drives in the array has failed. Redundant power supplies, battery backups, server clustering and other fault tolerant technologies may be used to maximize the availability of your servers and network.

Remote access technologies have proven to be extremely useful for many different situations. A Virtual Private Network or VPN, can securely connect you to your home or business network and connect branch office networks to the main office to form a Wide Area Network or WAN. Another remote access technology that many people find useful is a remote desktop application. This technology allows you to view and interact with your computer as if you were sitting in front of it even though you are viewing it from a remote location.