Linux for SMB


Why pay thousands of dollars on buggy commercial for simple office tasks like file sharing and phones when there are many alternatives that are both proven and used buy many large companies. Contact us for Asterisk phone system solutions and for Linux based file servers.



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Custom Programming


Custom applications for your business are more affordable then you think. Lyra Networks can provide your business with custom applications to fit your business for a very reasonable amount and we will stand behind what we do. Contact us today



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Is your Server Running?


Downtime can be a killer to your bottom line. Most businesses rely on technology for many critical aspects of their business. Yet one of the most neglected areas of an IT infrastructure in a non-existent or inadequate monitoring system. A proper monitoring solution can provide you with valuable information. Not just when a server or remote site goes down but more difficult to track down issues like slow performing applications or even a hacker doing malicious things on your network. Many commercial monitoring systems are available and they can be costly not only to install but to maintain. This is one area that open source is a perfect fit. Software such as Nagios and Cacti can provide your infrastructure with a proactive monitoring solution without the high cost of many commercial options available. Lyra Networks has over 10 years of experience in setting up open source monitoring solutions for companies of all sizes. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your IT monitoring needs.



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Open Source


In a nutshell Open source software is software that is supported by a community of dedicated people who want to provide useful software to everyone. Open source can be a great alternative to commerical software but not just in cost by in functionality. Most of the Internet runs on open source software. Lyra Networks can help you analyze your business needs and find lower cost software solutions for you. Some examples would be implementing an open source web sever or email server to replace a costly commerical installation and increase your up time. Contact us today!



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How Secure is Your Network Part 2


Did you know that the largest threat to your network is not from the Internet but from hosts on the inside of your network? Having up to date anti-virus and malware protection is key to protecting your network resources. Regular scanning and testing of your network resources such as workstations, servers, even routers and firewalls to ensure they are all running the latest security patches and firmware are critical. It is very important to sign up for security mailing lists from your vendors. Lyra Networks can perform a full security test on your network and provide you with a detailed analysis of the state of your network.



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Is your network Secure?


Do you have a wireless router/firewall/modem/coffee maker in your office? Sure it works but is it secure. Many people just turn the device on and off they go to the information super highway. However lurking in a parked car or even the tenant next door could be connecting to YOUR wireless connection and possibly trying to get private information about you for identity theft or more likely and just as dangerous is someone is using your connection to do bad things with your connection and it all can be traced back to you and you could be liable for any damage done. Most security features are standard on most wireless router but are just not configured. Most are shipped and configured with just the minimum if any security installed.



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Need a website?


Get a website, hosting for 1 year and your domain registered for $150!



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Qform


Not only does Lyra Networks push the use of open source software and solutions we also walk the talk. Check out Qform the easy to use and customizable PERL based HTML form generator. Qform Demo and Download



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Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-864-1491