Next Dimension can assist you with both reactive and proactive IT Support requirements. Based near Heathrow airport Next Dimension provides rapid IT Support for companies in London and the Thames Valley.
Skills Matrix
The following lists our current skills and competencies. Please contact us for more information or case studies around a particular product or discipline.
Software and Products
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Microsoft
Windows 2003/2008 Server Installation
Windows 2003/2008 R2 AD Domain Design, Implementation, Domain Rename, Consolidation, Breakup, Teardown
NT4/2000/2003 to Windows 2003/2008 R2 Migration
Novell NetWare to Windows Migration
Small Business Server 2003/2008/2011 Implementation
Designing and Managing of all Windows Services including Clustering, Network Load Balancing, Terminal Services, IIS, DHCP, DNS, IAS, WINS, RRAS, WSUS
Exchange Server 2003/2007/2010 Design, Migration, Implementation, Reorganisation
GroupWise, Notes to Exchange 2003/2007 Migration
SQL Server
ISA Server
SharePoint Server 2003/2007/2010 Design, Implementation, Migration, Development
SharePoint Services Design, Migration, Implementation, Development
All System Center Products including SCOM, SCE, SCCM, DPM, VMM
Automated Desktop Deployment, Migration using RIS/WDS
Deploy and Manage Windows XP,Vista, 7
BizTalk and Commerce Server
Virtualisation
VMWare ESX, ESXi, Virtual Infrastructure
Microsoft Virtual Server, Hyper-V
VMWare Capacity Planner
VMWare VMotion, DRS, HA, VCB, VirtualCenter, Converter
VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager
Platespin PowerRecon
Platespin PowerConvert
Provision Networks Products
LeoStream Hosted Desktop Connection Broker
Vizioncore vReplicator
Novell
NetWare 5x 6x
Novell Identity Manager
eDirectory/AD Co-existence, Migrations
GroupWise
GroupWise to Exchange Migration
ZenWorks
BorderManager
DirXML, Account Management
Cluster Services
Citrix
Citrix XENapp (Presentation Server 4.5) Design and Implementation
Application Analysis, Design, Prototyping, Development, Testing, and Commissioning of applications, Citrix Application Design
Farm Design
Load Balancing
Citrix Metaframe 1.8/XP/3x/4x Server Migrations
Web Interface
Access Gateway
Password Manager
Citrix AAC
Hardware and Networking
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Servers
HP Proliant and Blade Server Range
Dell Server Range
IBM Server Range
SunFire Server Range
Sun Workgroup Servers
Sun Enterprise Servers
Networks
Sun Solaris Installation, Configuration, Administration
Specification, Configuration, and Tuning of servers and Setup of network devices
LAN, WAN Design & Implementations and protocols, including Ethernet, Switched Ethernet, 100VG, 100BaseT, TCPIP, IPX/SPX, NFS
Nortel/Alteon
Firewalls including Checkpoint Firewall-1, ISA Server, Sun Screen SPE & EFS, NetScreen, Watchguard, Sonic
MAILsweeper, MIMEsweeper devices
HP
Full HP Blade Infrastructure Setup and Configuration including Chassis, Interconnects, Blades, Networking
HP MSA & EVA Storage Solutions
HP Enterprise Backup Solutions
HP MSCS Clustering
SANWorks Virtual Replicator
StorageWorks Command Console
Insight Manager
Secure Path
SAN/Clustering
Design and Implementation of Fibre Channel Storage, including LoopSwitches, Loop Hubs & Fabric Switches
Net Appliance
High Availability Solutions
Microsoft Clustering 2000-08, SQL, Exchange
Netware Cluster Services
SunCluster
Other
Lotus Notes, Domino
Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, Embedded Visual Basic, C and C++
ODBC
PHP, ASP, CSS, HTML
Sales
Next Dimension has developed very strong supplier channels and can generally supply approved hardware and software at a better price than its competitors. We can also set up and manage your Microsoft Licensing Agreements as well as supply you with the required licenses for your products. In addition we have financing options which allow you to spread the cost and implement new infrastructure and services before you may have the budget. Next Dimension can fulfil all of your infrastructure needs, and as an added bonus you only ever need to call one number for hardware, software, and licenses. As a support customer we will also manage all of your other IT relationships such as telecoms and other 3rd party suppliers.
Hardware
We sell approved UK hardware through approved channels. We specialise in Cisco, Dell, and HP and can supply a range of other vendors’ products too.
Citrix, Double-Take, Microsoft, Sophos, Symantec, Veritas, and VMWare software.
Setup and management of Microsoft Licensing Agreements including Select.Management
Next Dimension is ideally suited to manage an organisations’ systems and projects, reviewing and compiling its documentation and processes, monitoring its systems, servers, and operations, and keeping its infrastrcutre up-to-date with the latest security updates.
Document Review
Review of customer documentation such as tender documents and responses, job specs, DR strategies, internal documents or user training manuals.
Ensuring the smooth running and successful completion of all your projects.Patch Management
We take care of patch testing, validation, approval, and install for your servers and workstations.
Systems Monitoring
We monitor customer systems remotely using monitoring and management applications such as System Center Essentials and Operations Manager.
Infrastructure
Next Dimension is infrastructure experts. We have a vast amount of experience with a full range of infrastructure disciplines. This includes implementing onsite and offsite disaster recovery solutions, functioning as outsourcing provider, carrying out IT projects (such as migrations, upgrades, and implementations) to a very high standard, assisting organizations with their future IT strategy decisions, and performing timely support on a continuing or ad-hoc basis.
Disaster Recovery
Implementing local and offsite disaster recovery solutions using a variety of hardware and software products and techniques.
Projects
Next Dimension regularly completes project work and migrations and it has become exceptionally skilled in carrying these out.
Support
Ad-hoc support and support contracts. Our aim is to sell customers less support through through careful implementation and management of technology.
Outsourcing
Outsource parts (or all) of your IT to us to realise significant IT cost savings. We can be extremely flexible and even act as your onsite IT department.
Strategy
Next Dimension is uniquely positioned to offer unbiased advice on technology and business trends which is essential when planning an organisation’s IT strategy.
Green Solutions
Next Dimension is committed to saving energy and optimizing efficiency. We have researched the market and chosen the best technology and procedures to save our customers and ourselves precious energy. Using less energy not only helps preserve our available resources, it is also kinder to the environment and makes IT systems considerably cheaper to operate.
Blade Technology
We have invested heavily in training and hands-on experience to ensure it is able to deal with all manner of HP blade implementations.
Mobility Solutions
Setting up tailored solutions around VOIP, unified messaging (email, fax, voice, voicemail, instant messaging), and remote connectivity using technology from a variety of vendors.
Web Solutions
Developing, maintaining, and hosting corporate Intranets, Extranets and Websites including eCommerce and SharePoint.
Hosting
Redundant servers in protected data centers with Tier 1 (100Mbps) access to the Internet. SharePoint, Exchange, Website, Corporate Disaster Recovery.
Virtualisation
We have saved our customers thousands of pounds by helping them make the move to virtual infrastructure.