Welcome

DKC Knowledge Base

TeleVantage Access

DKC Admin

Exchange 2010

We are a consulting firm that specializes in network design, administration and support of PC's and servers running Microsoft's Windows 7^®, Windows XP^®, Windows Vista^®, Windows Server 2003^® and Windows Server 2008^®.  We provide training and support for most Microsoft products.  In addition to MS products we also install and support various flavors of Unix (including most versions of Linux); Apple operating systems; Intuit's QuickBooks; and AutoDesk's AutoCAD and Revit.  

We are also able to provide web hosting, email and co-location services, as well has complete customized e-commerce solutions.  One of our most popular services is to provide automated off site backup of data files via an internet connection.

DKC can help your company roll out improved and upgraded software, using advanced automated features.  Do you have workstations or servers that are currently running an older version of Windows?  We can easily upgrade to the newest Server and Desktop versions, Windows Server 2008^®  and Windows 7^®.  By leveraging our skills and experience you can efficiently keep up to date with the latest software and service upgrades.

Looking at Microsoft Office 2007^®, Windows 7^®, Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010^®  and/or Windows Server 2008^®?  We use all of these productive and secure products in our office every day.  If you have an interest in Windows 7^®, Office 2007^®, or Exchange 2007/2010^® or Windows Server 2008^® we can help.  No need to think of yourself as a pioneer, we understand and use these ready for prime-time products everyday. 

We are a one stop shop that can provide you with everything you need regarding IT service.  From keeping one computer up and running efficiently to designing and maintaining a large complex network, our team is ready.

Updates

DKC is upgrading our primary post office to Exchange 2010 Enterprise Edition and moving it to a very high bandwidth location, with OC192 service.  In addition to running on Windows 2008 Enterprise Server this configuration includes integration with MS ForeFront for additional security features.  This new configuration is optimized to take advantage of all the new features in Office 2010 which should be released shortly.  All DKC clients will be moving to this new platform.
Windows 7 was released for sale on October 22.  If you would like to learn more about it click on the logo on the left.
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a FREE download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want—without interruptions or long computer wait times. To learn more about Microsoft Security Essentials or download the software to your computer just click on the logo to the right.
New FAX number for DKC:  415-869-1333
Updated DKC Mail Filtering.  Protect yourself from SPAM and other email problems.  Check out our new Mail Filtering Service.

Our Partners

DKC is an Microsoft Certified Partner, Authorized IBM Business Partner, HP Authorized Reseller, McAfee Authorized Reseller, an Authorized Linksys Partner and an Authorized Lenovo Business Partner.

 

    Low Cost Web and Email Hosting

Host your site with us from $25 a month with no long term commitment.  Our reliable web hosting servers run on Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and provide you with the most reliable service via secure full T-1 connections with CISCO routers.  Ask us about our Co-Location Services which begin at $100 per month.

We support Exchange 2010 , 2007, and 2003 and can provide you with complete email, including full web base access from $5 a month.  
 

 

No Spam Permitted at DKC

Please be aware that Dan Knox Consulting has neither sponsored nor originated any emails requesting you to update or confirm your account information for security purposes. If you receive such an email, you are advised to delete it immediately. If uncertain as to the authenticity of any Dan Knox Consulting email, please contact our help desk at 415-869-1340 or helpdesk@danknox.com.

Dan Knox Consulting and our hosted clients do not accept unsolicited commercial email.  DKC equipment may not be used to deliver unsolicited commercial email to anyone.  DKC's mail servers are located in California;  If you are unsure about unsolicited commercial email laws, please consult an attorney.

    Reach us Fast!

We currently use state of the art Vertical (formerly Artisoft) TeleVantage^® running on the XO^® network and various smart phones including those running Windows Mobile, Google OS, iPhone, Palm and even Blackberry (however Blackberry phone are not recommended) on various wireless networks. 

   
    Pricing and Service Levels

In order for our new clients to choose the type of service that is best for them we have broken our service levels into three categories:  "Maintenance Service", "On-Call Service" and "Fixed Rate Service".  For more details on these click here.
 

    Advantages of Working with DKC

Our company has grown considerably since first starting in 1986.  We operate out of offices in the San Francisco Financial District and service companies throughout California and Nevada.  But most of our clients are located within the Bay Area.   All of our staff members are available via cell phones so that you can reach any of our Engineers wherever they are. 
 

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Exchange 2010

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Last modified: January 27, 2010