Microsoft

As a Microsoft Learning Solutions Partner, GCA can assist you throughout your project life cycle, from your enterprise software purchase to staff training and implementation. Utilize GCA's knowledge in Windows Server and .NET to understand the solutions available to you and make the right decision for your business.

SOFTWARE:

In today's highly complex IT environments, no application is an island-every development project needs to consider the implications of interoperability and how to integrate an application within the existing IT environment. And so the key criteria for any decision about application infrastructure-in addition to the benefits it provides-is, how productive is the development environment? How much plumbing does the infrastructure provide so that the developers don't need to build it themselves? What is the long-term impact of that application infrastructure on the IT environment as a whole?

Windows Server System is focused on integration and interoperability. Consequently, Windows Server System strives to provide the highest level of dependability, performance, and productivity for application development, while also making it easier to interoperate with line-of-business applications already in place in your IT organization.

The Windows Server 2003 server platform delivers the following core elements:

• An integrated programming model through the .NET Framework that enables an unprecedented level of software integration using XML Web services.
• An integrated Web server through Internet Information Services that delivers Web security, reliability, and speed.
• Integrated directory services that deliver performance, scale, and flexibility.

Together, Visual Studio .NET 2003 and Windows Server 2003 provide a unified application platform with a consistent programming model that scales from device to data center. Because the development toolset and the .NET Framework are tuned specifically for the Windows Server operating system, this integrated application platform delivers the highest levels of developer productivity and operating system performance.

TRAINING:

GCA's designation as a Learning Solutions Partner gives us the ability to deliver the complete Microsoft training curriculum directly to our customers. Our specialized focus in Windows Server and .NET Enterprise Software ensures that you will learn from the experts in these technologies, and maximize the value of your training experience.

Click here to view Microsoft's education offerings and current schedule.

CONSULTING:

Let GCA put our expertise in Windows Server and .NET to work for you, and maximize your investment in Microsoft products. GCA's Professional Services include:

• Consulting Services: Through our consulting practice, GCA experts will help you plan and implement a solution that addresses your business needs. Our staff will ensure a smooth implementation of Microsoft software in your enterprise, and are available to assist you with installation, development, architecture, mentoring, and support.
• Support Services: GCA Software Support Services for Microsoft products are available at multiple levels to fit your budget and requirements. GCA support, offered through Microsoft, gives you the choice of on-line self-service, live telephone, and on-site, in-person assistance, depending on your needs.