DATA 7 Solutions

IT & Server Solutions

IT and server solutions

Everything behind the wall plate: server rooms, cabling, networks, servers, backups and the day-to-day support that keeps them running. We design it, install it, document it and maintain it.

Server room & cabling

Infrastructure, racks, cabling, power and environment.

  • Server room and comms closet design
  • Racks, cabinets and cable management
  • Structured cabling: Cat6 / Cat6a and fibre
  • Patch panels, keystones and wall plates
  • Labelling and cable certification testing
  • Power distribution, UPS and surge protection
  • Cooling, airflow and environment monitoring
  • Clean-up and rewiring of an existing room

Networks

Design, routers, switches, Wi-Fi, VPN and internet connectivity.

  • Network design, IP planning and VLAN layout
  • Router, switch and firewall configuration
  • MikroTik, Ubiquiti and managed switch deployments
  • Business Wi-Fi: surveys, AP placement, roaming
  • Guest and staff network separation
  • VPN for remote workers and branch offices
  • Internet failover and load balancing
  • ISP liaison, modem and static IP setup
  • Tracking down slow or unstable networks

Servers & storage

Linux, Windows, virtualisation, containers and file servers.

  • Linux and Windows server deployment
  • Virtualisation: Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V
  • Docker containers and self-hosted apps
  • File servers, NAS and shared storage
  • RAID configuration and disk replacement
  • Web, mail, database and print servers
  • User accounts, permissions and directory services
  • Server migrations and hardware refreshes
  • Cloud and hybrid setups where they make sense

Backup & security

Disaster recovery, firewalls, access control and hardening.

  • Backup strategy with an offsite copy
  • Automated backups with regular restore tests
  • Disaster recovery and continuity planning
  • Firewall rules and network segmentation
  • Endpoint protection and patch management
  • Password management and access control
  • Security reviews and system hardening
  • Data recovery and emergency response
  • Secure disposal of retired equipment

Workplace IT

PCs, printers, phones, cameras and point-of-sale systems.

  • PC and laptop setup, imaging and rollout
  • Printers, scanners and shared peripherals
  • Point-of-sale and back-office systems
  • VoIP phone systems
  • Cameras, recorders and access control
  • Email and file migration to a new platform
  • Software installation and licence tracking
  • Hardware sourcing and purchasing advice

Support & documentation

On-site and remote support, monitoring and IT management plans.

  • On-site and remote IT support
  • Managed IT and preventive maintenance plans
  • Monitoring and alerting on servers and links
  • Emergency call-outs when something is down
  • Network diagrams, IP plans and as-built docs
  • Asset inventory and warranty tracking
  • Staff training and written procedures
  • A second opinion on a quote or an existing setup

Not on the list? Ask anyway — if it isn’t something we do, we’ll point you to someone who does.