Smartacus | Designing, installing, maintaining and supporting Apple Macintosh computer networks

Software/Service Vendors

• apple inc. www.apple.com

  One of the most innovative technology companies in the industry, Apple continues to develop products which are both easy to use and versatile. Their products range from their Macintosh line of computers, their iPod portable music and video players, and their new mobile phone, the iPhone.

  cisco systems inc. www.cisco.com

  Few companies can compete with Cisco Systems when it comes to networking. They provide a wide range of networking components from simple Ethernet switches to the largest routers functioning beneath the Internet.

  drivesavers data recovery www.drivesavers.com

  We know that everyone backs up their data properly and that it's not possible for it to be lost due to a simple hard drive or RAID failure. Right? In the off chance that this isn't always true, DriveSavers Data Recovery is indispensable. They recover data from drives damaged from head crashes, component failure, flooding, and even fires.

  filemaker inc. www.filemaker.com

  For years, FileMaker Pro has been used to create databases which can be accessed not only Macs and PCs, but also on the Web. It is not only extremely easy to develop and use FileMaker databases, but the possibilities are almost limitless. Many applications available for the Mac and Windows utilize FileMaker Pro as their foundations.

  marketcircle inc. www.marketcircle.com

  Daylite, by Marketcircle, is the leading customer relationship management application available for the Mac. Combined with Marketcircle's other product, Billings, many businesses have a simple, intuitive, and elegant means to communicate with their customers.

  microsoft corporation www.microsoft.com/mac

  The Microsoft Office suite is a worldwide staple when it comes to office productivity. Microsoft not only produces these applications for Windows, but also for the Mac. No other office suite for the Mac is as compatible with the Windows version of the office suite. Remote Desktop Connection Client for the Mac, combined with Windows Server Terminal Services, is also an excellent way of making Windows applications available to Macintosh users.

  parallels inc. www.parallels.com

  With Apple's transition to Intel processors, it is now easier than ever to run Windows applications on the Mac. Parallels offers one of the best software products in the industry for simultaneously running Windows and Macintosh applications. Parallels Desktop for the Mac provides one of the most seamless methods of running Windows applications on Intel-based Macs.

  prosoft engineering inc. www.prosofteng.com

  Novell network integration on the Mac is significantly simpler when you use Prosoft Engineering's NetWare Client for Mac OS X. Data Backup 3 will keep data safe, while Drive Genius, Data Rescue II, and Picture Rescue can be life savers when a backup is unavailable. Prosoft Engineering's software is a must have for many Macintosh users and administrators.

  sophos plc. www.sophos.com

  Sophos develops antivirus and security platforms to protect from viruses, spyware, adware, Trojans, intrusion, and spam. What sets them apart from other vendors, other than their great products, is that they create software to be deployed and managed on Macs as well as on PCs.

  zimbra inc. www.zimbra.com

  Based on Open Source components, the Zimbra Collaboration Suite is an email system which includes group calendaring, shared contacts, and web document management. These features are accessible via a Web 2.0 Ajax web client, Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or the Apple desktop suite: Mail, iCal, and Address Book.

Technical Resources

• afp548 www.afp548.com

  Dozens of IT professionals around the world post technical articles and news links to AFP548 to help others manage Apple servers. It is one of the leading sites for technical information on running Apple servers.

  alienraid.org www.alienraid.org

  Since it's based on industry standard Fibre Channel technology, Apple's Xserve RAID is compatible with not only the Mac, but also Windows, Linux, and Unix. AlienRAID provides resources for integrating the Xserve RAID into these other systems.

  macenterprise.org macenterprise.org

  Originally a resource for Macintosh network administrators in colleges and universities, the MacEnterprise project has turned into one of the best resources for Macintosh network administration on the web. The site offers many resources, including monthly webcasts discussing key technologies for running Macintosh and mixed-platform networks.

  mactech www.mactech.com

  Network administrators, programmers, solution providers, and IT professionals can find vast amounts of information in MacTech magazine. It's the only print magazine which covers topics such as AppleScript development, backup system deployment, or database management for the Macintosh.

  versiontracker www.versiontracker.com

  Find the latest versions of your favorite Windows and Macintosh software.

Organizations

• occa www.occa.org

  The Oregon Computer Consultants Association is a group of Oregon-based independent computer consultants who routinely meet to share their knowledge, skills, and resources.