FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does my business need Juniper, RedHat, or Oracle?
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RedHat Linux is a secure and stable enterprise operating system.
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Oracle Databases provide complete relational databases for storing company data. They offer small to large companies a competitive price option for what fits best for them.
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Juniper SRX is a hardware switch that firewalls the business from the external network.
It allows for remote VPN access to employees working from home, as well as site-to-site encrypted tunnels between business locations.
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What kind of business benefits from a Cloud database and SRX firewall devices?
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Small and large companies benefit from having their data in a cloud database. There is no worry that a fire or flood or break-in will effect your data, since the database is located at a remote cloud facility.
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SRX firewalls provide the latest technology keeping internet attackers out of your network.
In addition to allowing remote VPN access, SRX firewalls close down ports of entry to internet users. Even on allowed website ports, traffic access can be limited to certain countries and domains.
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Many clients served include, but are not limited to, those in the fields of banking, law enforcement, energy, defense contractors, shipping, utilities
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What is virtualization?
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In computing, virtualization means many things, from virtual machines to virtual applications, to virtual data centers. We at Mercury focus on virtual data centers and virtual machines. The purpose - to consolidate all needed computer machines in your business to a few physical machines, which will be able to take advantage of the enormous power of today’s servers. As a group, the virtual machines make up a virtual data center. Creating two copies of the data center at different physical locations allows for disaster recovery preparedness.
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What is a remote-access VPN connection?
A remote-access VPN connection allows an individual user to connect to a private business network from remote locations using a laptop or desktop computer connected to the Internet. It allows individual users to establish secure connections with a remote computer network.
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Why Mercury? Why not a typical salesman?
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We can deliver the whole package. Because of our extensive knowledge of diverse computer systems and of the products Mercury sells, we are able to give data proven, best software choices for your business necessities, complete a thorough and accurate installation, and give technical support.
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What is the process for purchasing and installing the product?
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2. You will receive a quote/invoice within 2 business days.
3. Invoice payment is made.
4. Our experienced, authorized distributor will complete the order.
5. Your product will be installed and configured.
6. Your business is in the Cloud!