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ACP is a legacy provider of cloud server hosting. Contact ACP Support by visiting http://acp.us.com/index.php.
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<li>[http://mynewtononline.com Visit: My Newton Online Webpage]</li>
 
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Newton by Agency Systems can be installed on a [[Hardware Recommendations|peer-to-peer/server client local network environment]], or within a hosted Microsoft Remote Desktop environment.  Access to ACP Technologies hosting is provided over the internet through Microsoft Remote Desktop.
 
  
== What is Included With ACP Hosting? ==
 
ACP  hosting  provides a dedicated virtual  server in a secure data center that is accessed over your internet connection.
 
  
http://mynewtononline.com/dedicated-cloud-hosting-with-acp/
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;Server Clustering & Failover
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ACP deploys VMware technology to perform server clustering and redundant failover, resulting in the OS instance not being limited to a specific piece of hardware.  ACP is designed with not just one redundant machine inside of itself, but multiple machines with the same capabilities.  The  result  is  scalable  server  platform  customized  to the agency's needs, performance monitoring, and around the clock access.
 
 
 
;Backups
 
The entire server instance is backed up each night using a virtual server cloning software in-house.
 
 
 
;Security
 
Primary Security is handled by CISCO ASA devices.  Secondary software security is handled by N-Able Monitoring and Endpoint Security.
 
 
 
;Microsoft Office
 
Microsoft Office applications can be deployed directly within ACP, depending on which applications the agency needs.  Microsoft Office licensing can be bundled with the ACP server cost for an additional fee.
 
 
 
== Server Administration ==
 
An ACP server has many similarities to a physical on-site server in your office.  Your server is dedicated to your agency, granting your agency control over how it is configured, and which third-party programs are installed. 
 
 
 
ACP technologies provides the hardware and operating system for your agency's server.  Any task commonly delegated to your IT professional for on-site servers should also be delegated to your IT professional if your office uses ACP.
 
 
 
Your IT professional is primarily responsible for your server's administration, including adding workstations and new users.
 
 
 
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''*Although your IT professional is primarily responsible for your server's administration, [[#Contact ACP Support|you can optionally contract with ACP directly]].''
 
 
 
''**Additional Monthly Microsoft Office licensing fees apply.''
 
 
 
=== Adding a New User to ACP ===
 
If you are also adding an additional Newton user, [mailto:sales@agencysystems.com?Subject=Agency%20Systems%20User%20Count%20Increase&body=Please%20contact%20me%20regarding%20an%20additional%20Agency%20Systems%20User. email Agency Systems sales] regarding the user count increase.
 
#Log into ACP as the agency administrator user.
 
#Create a new Windows user account.
 
#Add the new user to the '''Remote Desktop Users''' group.
 
#To create the Microsoft Remote Desktop icon, see [[#Adding a New Workstation to ACP|Adding a New Workstation to ACP]] below.
 
 
 
=== Adding a New Workstation to ACP ===
 
To configure the new workstation, you will need the following:
 
*ACP server IP address (''If unknown, review another workstation or contact support)''
 
*ACP Windows user name. (''See [[#Adding a New User to ACP|adding a new user to ACP above]] if the user is new.'').
 
*ACP Windows user password.
 
*Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 or greater installed. (''For XP and Vista users see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969084)''
 
==== Add the ACP Remote Desktop Shortcut ====
 
All workstations connect to the ACP server through Microsoft Remote Desktop.
 
#Select '''Windows Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Remote Desktop Connection'''.
 
#In the '''Computer field''', place the server IP address.
 
#Select '''Show Options'''.
 
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#Enter your ACP Windows user name in the '''User name:''' field.
 
#Select '''Allow me to save credentials'''.
 
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#Select the '''Display''' tab.
 
#:If you would like to use dual monitors, select '''User all my monitors for remote session'''.
 
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#Select the '''Local Resources''' tab.
 
#Select '''Clipboard'''.  Select the '''More...''' button.
 
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#Check '''Drives''', and select '''OK'''.
 
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#Select the '''Experience''' tab.
 
#Select '''Low-speed broadband (256Kbps - 2 Mpbs) from the drop down.
 
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#Select the '''General''' tab.
 
#Select '''Save As...'''.
 
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#Select the Desktop.
 
#Enter a file name, such as '''ACP'''.  Select '''Save'''.
 
 
 
==== Other Workstation Considerations ====
 
In addition to configuring the Microsoft Remote Desktop connection, the Thinprint print driver will need to be installed on the workstation to allow the locally installed printer to be available within the hosted ACP session.
 
 
 
[http://acp.us.com/support/ Thinprint Print Driver Client Downloads]
 
 
 
== Contact ACP Support ==
 
If you are having issues connecting to your ACP server, ACP support can be contacted by phone, or online. http://acp.us.com/index.php
 
 
 
Although your [[#Server Administration|IT professional is primarily responsible]] for your server's administration, you can also contract with ACP directly for additional paid services.
 
 
 
:[mailto:kuptain@acp.us.com?Subject=Agency%20Systems%20User%20-%20Service%20Request&body=Please%20contact%20me%20regarding%20ACP%20and%20Agency%20Systems. Click Here To Send An Email Request To Kenneth at ACP Technologies]
 
 
 
ACP will qualify your needs, including Newton licensing, and provide a quote for the services.
 

Latest revision as of 16:42, 4 September 2018

ACP is a legacy provider of cloud server hosting. Contact ACP Support by visiting http://acp.us.com/index.php.


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