Technologies Used by 3SP Here at Stepping Stone Service Providers, Inc.,we believe Information Technology is a true asset to any size business. When properly implemented and managed, IT can improve and streamline productivity. During these difficult economic times, we all look for solutions that enable us to accomplish more with minimal investment. This is especially true with cost conscious, small and mid-size businesses. With that in mind, we have listed some of the technologies we use and how they can be used to reduce cost and increase profits for your business.

Virtualization Solutions: Hyper-V Virtual Machines from 3SP provide high degrees of security, reliability and control.

The Hyper-V technology provides a scalable, reliable and highly available virtualization platform, along with integrated tools to manage both physical and virtual resources.

A key feature of Hyper-V is the virtualization of multiple operating systems (including Windows, Unix and Linux) on the same server. This hypervisor-based platform enables users to consolidate systems into a single environment without losing control, security or performance.

Hyper-V also offers large memory support and provides backup/restore, snapshotting and easy transition of virtual servers from one physical server to another.

Learn more about the Microsoft approach to virtualization:

• The Promise of Virtualization
• Virtualization Solutions
• Virtualization Resources
  
  
  

Backup Solutions:

3SP BUDR*

BUDR provides real-time automated disk backup, disk imaging, file level backup and bare-metal restore for Windows servers and workstations. Automation, superior performance, ease of use and security are the cornerstone features of BUDR. Unlike conventional file-based back-up products, BUDR creates an image of the entire system state, including operating system, user settings, applications and data.  Applications and servers are always available since the backup process does not require system downtime.  Once a backup is created, Offsite Replication ensures that image and folder backups are immediately and automatically transferred and stored safely away from the business location. This process is completely automated and eliminates the need for a person to remember to take backup media, such as tapes, home or drop them off at a location for storage. Data can be recovered quickly and easily with BUDR.  Whether it is a simple need to recover a few files,  restore a system from a crash or recover systems from bare-metal in the event of a disaster, BUDR provides IT Managed Service Providers and IT administrators with the most comprehensive, reliable, and cost effective server and workstation protection.   *Available for CoreIO Customers

Symantec Backup Exec**

Symantec Backup Exec Family delivers reliable backup and recovery designed for your growing business. Easily protect more data while you reduce storage and management costs through integrated deduplication and archiving technology. Reduce business downtime, ensure critical information on virtual or physical systems is always protected and restored in seconds. **License Purchase Required