Managed Service Provider (MSP)
For over a decade Advanced Data has been a leading managed service provider for computer IT support, on-site and hybrid cloud services, business phone systems and IT project management for Asheville area and Western North Carolina businesses. We’ve been around that long because we take time to listen to your technology challenges, understand your goals, and collaborate with you to design the best IT support possible. Advanced Data will act as your IT Department, providing on-site and online tech support for your computers and network. As a result, with us as your Managed Service Provider we allow you focus on your business.
IT is NOT my thing
So you don’t eat, breathe, and sleep IT? Most people don’t, but we do. Proactive security, backup and continuous Help Desk support are all our role as a managed service provider. It’s our goal to remove barriers so you can get back to running your business.
IT is my passion!
You may have your network under control, but we realize IT is constantly changing, and it’s increasingly difficult to stay current. When something changes or goes haywire, we’re here to help you solve problems and keep operating smoothly.
Recent MSP Blog Articles
Enabling jumbo frames in VMware ESX
To get the best performance out of VMware's iSCSI initiator it's a good idea to enable jumbo frames on the ESX hosts. First configure a new vSwitch dedicated to the iSCSI network and if you're doing this in the GUI delete the default port group that is created. Then...
Handling drive corruption on VMware ESX
Here's a tip if your ESX host freaks out and you happen to be storing a VMFS partition on the same volume as ESX: If an "upgrade" install doesn't fix the problem then do a clean install and on the page that shows how it will cut up the partitions there is a checkbox...
Finding an HP part number nightmare
Several of our customers recently purchased HP DL180 G6 servers. They are perfect (and economical) servers for iSCSI storage as they support up to 14 drives in a 2u form factor. We however ran into a logistical problem in the purchase as the servers ordered were a...
IT Management Services
Flat Fee IT Support
The worry-free solution to managing your network.
Networks
Well designed networks that are secure, reliable, and scalable.
Cloud Service - Share, Backup, WiFi
The local cloud provides peace of mind and quick access in emergencies.
IT Projects
As much or as little help as you need.
Voice over IP (VoIP) Business Telephone Systems
Lower overhead, improve functionality, and tie multiple locations together in the same system.
Wireless
Control and manage wireless access from one central console.