MDS has many years of experience in most of the leading technology platforms in use today. The following is a summary of these platforms.

• Microsoft .Net™ - The .Net platform has made inroads into virtually every industry and Microsoft has done a good job of integrating new features as well as improving scalability and reliability. Generally .Net applications can be developed in a relatively short amount of time as compared to Java; as an example. Click here for more information.

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• Java/J2EE™ - Java has become a very mature and reliable platform and has many advantages, one of which is scalability to handle large scale solutions that have thousands of users and are widely distributed. One of the most exciting developments over the last few years is the wealth of open source technologies that can extend and augment Java applications without the complexity of J2EE. MDS has experience using the Hibernate™ Object Relational Mapping solution, the Struts™ Model-View-Controller web platform as well as the Spring™ J2EE Framework. Click here for more information.

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• LAMP™ - LAMP is an open source web platform consisting of the Linux™ Operating System, the widely used Apache™ Web Server, the MySQL™ Relational Database and the PHP™ web scripting language. For situations where there is a need to reduce licensing fees and get a solution up and running quickly, LAMP is an excellent choice. Click here for more information.

The staff at MDS has been involved in dozens of full life-cycle development projects utilizing software engineering processes such as the Microsoft Solutions Framework, RUP and Agile. If lead times and/or cost constraints do not permit a more formal development process, MDS can work with you to develop your solutions using an iterative prototyping process.

Your database is one of the most important aspects of your IT infrastructure. MDS has many years of experience with all major database platforms.

• Microsoft SQL Server™ - Microsoft SQL Server has really come into its own in the last few years, adding great new features while also becoming more performant, scalable and stable. The ease of administration is also a big plus because those clients who do not have an in house database administrator can perform most of the essential tasks related to keeping the database running efficiently. In terms of licensing it is generally far less expensive than Oracle.

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• Oracle™ - Oracle is a very mature relational database platform that is designed to handle enormous loads of transactional processing. The feature set related to real time failover support and clustering is also very deep. Oracle is also available for multiple platforms, such as Microsoft Windows™, Linux™ and UNIX™. In recent years, Oracle has gotten more aggressive in terms of pricing, there are licensing schemes that are actually competitive with SQL Server. Administration and maintenance is somewhat more complex than SQL Server however.

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• MySQL™ - MySQL is a great open source database platform that has been a staple for millions of data driven web sites for many years and it is now being used for workgroup level applications in the corporate world. Most web hosting companies provide multiple MySQL databases as part of their standard hosting packages. MySQL also runs on multiple platforms. There is a rich set of 3rd party tools to make programming and administration very easy. The best part of all is the fact that there are generally no licensing fees!

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• PostgreSQL™ - PostgreSQL is sometimes overlooked although it is a very good, stable database platform. Like MySQL there are generally no licensing fees, and there is a full suite of 3rd party applications to augment those that come with the product. The database handles most SQL compliant routines but also has support for object-oriented features, in fact generally it is a more full-featured product than MySQL.

Database programming, maintenance and administration are all critical to your applications and preserving the data critical to your operations. We can optimize database performance by analyzing the efficiency of your database schema and stored procedures. Performance benchmarks are then used to determine what optimization techniques provide the most benefit. Proper indexing is another factor in this process. Click here for more information.

We have the experience and expertise to make your web presence the best it can be, while remaining within your budget. MDS can get you up and running with a new web site very quickly or we can modify and extend your existing web site.

• ASP .Net™ - ASP .Net is a full featured web development platform that supports multiple programming languages such as VB .Net and C#, and integrates nicely with the full suite of Microsoft Applications and Servers. Most web hosting companies offer .Net support and you can be up and running quickly. As the application code is compiled, you have fast execution and scalability. There are literally thousands of 3rd party products designed to extend and augment the platform as well. Click here for more information.

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• PHP™ - PHP is a full-featured yet simple scripting language supported by virtually every web hosting company out there. The syntax is similar in structure to the C programming language and so if your staff is familiar with C or Java the language would be easily learned. The libraries include a rich set of server interfaces, database interfaces and other modules available. One great feature is that changes and updates can be made quickly with a simple text editor, no code compilation is required. As this is an open source product, there are literally hundreds of resources that provide code samples and support. Click here for more information.

We can help you improve and enhance your existing site or get you started from the ground up providing hosting and domain name registration. All content is original to provide your company or enterprise with a unique presence that reflects what you do best. We have several packages available, and we outline a plan to suit your needs and budget. We are well versed in all mainstream web technologies such as Microsoft .Net™, PHP, and Java/J2EE™.

In order to maximize the visibility of your site, we can design a unique plan to promote your site. This would include search engine submission, optimizing your site to ensure the best search ranking possible, banner ads, cross-linking to related web sites and press releases. Click here for more information.

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The following are some of the basic networking services we provide:

• Server Installations and Updates - The staff at MDS is certified in all Microsoft networking technologies, we can perform configuration maintenance tasks as needed.

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• Firewall Installation and Configuration - As network security is of paramount importance, we can tailor a firewall solution based on your existing network configuration, security needs, and any external access that may be required.

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• Intrusion Detection - Intrusion detection is an important safeguard for your internal network, any wireless access points you may have and your public-facing web sites. We generally recommend 3rd party solutions for this task and can work with you to select the best solution.

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• Spam and Virus Detection - There are many methods and 3rd party solutions to address these problems that we can recommend based on your particular needs.

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• System Backup Solutions - System backup today is important at every level of your network infrastructure, from your servers on down to individual workstations if need be. There are myriad of methods and products that can be used to accomplish, up to and including online solutions. We can help you address these concerns to ensure you are covered without breaking your budget.

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• Network Cabling - The proper installation of the cabling structure is essential to ensure peak performance of the network. We do not perform this service directly, but we have relationships with providers that we can coordinate with.

Proper setup and configuration are critical to ensuring the security of your internal data and to maintain maximum performance. We can perform an inspection on your network and make recommendations to protect your it from intrusion as well designing a disaster recovery plan to minimize the impact of any outages that may occur. Preventative maintenance and locking down unnecessary access points to your network are critical to preventing these interruptions from occurring.

Wireless and VPN access are becoming more important to maximize the productivity of an organization, yet also pose special challenges as it relates to network security. Proper setup and configuration of your firewall and monitoring tools are an important element in your overall network access strategy. Click here for more information.