 Extensive experience with Microsoft products and Operating Systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and Server NT-2008. Over 15 years of experience designing, installing, and configuring Local Area Networks and designing and implementing Wide Area Networks in customer environments.  Experience with different Wide Area Networking media and line encapsulations: Frame Relay, ISDN BRI, T1/E1, CSU/DSU, Synchronous Serial, HDLC and PPP Experienced using administrative tools in WinNT 4.0 Server/Workstation through Windows 7 and Windows 2000 through 2008 Server and Small Business Server to create Primary and Backup Domain Controllers, create Domain Forests, manage users and groups, and assigning rights/permissions Ability to design hierarchical network structures and assign subnetworks over various physical media Over 15 years experience configuring routers and switches, and performing troubleshooting tasks for connectivity, speed, and packet loss issues Advanced Router/Switch knowledge such as managing and configuring boot image files, creating and configuring VLANS, and writing Access Control Lists for security purposes Knowledge and experience using Routed Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and Routing Protocols: RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, and OSPF Extensive experience with mail SMTP and POP protocols including Exchange 2000-2010 in single server and high availability installations. Installation and securing of remote work place standards. Installation of VOIP (SIP) phone systems and integration with Exchange and Blackberry Enterprise server. Experience installing and troubleshooting wide range of accounting and customer relations software such as Business Visions, Accpac, Simply, Quickbooks, Jonas Ability to learn and respond quickly when presented with new experiences or situations. Over 15 years of experience building, troubleshooting, and upgrading computers and servers in general