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Programming Plus®
Hardware & Software Consulting Services
Background and Professional Affiliations
Sections:
Specialties :
Background :
Qualifications :
Professional Activities :
Developer :
Reseller :
Media :
Seminars
A brief sampling of our specialties are in the following areas:
- Operating Systems:
Unix,
Linux,
BSD,
OpenVMS,
Windows,
DOS.
- Unix / Linux / BSD Platforms:
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• Unix:
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IBM AIX,
HP HP-UX,
SGI IRIX,
Oracle/Sun Solaris,
Oracle/Sun SunOS,
Oracle/Sun OpenSolaris,
Xinuos/UnXis/SCO OpenServer,
Xinuos/UnXis/SCO OpenUnix,
Xinuos/UnXis/SCO UnixWare.
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• Linux:
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CentOS,
Debian,
Fedora,
Knoppix,
Mandrake,
Mandriva,
SCO/Caldera OpenLinux,
OpenSUSE,
RedHat RHEL,
Slackware,
Novell SuSE SLES/SLED,
Ubuntu,
UnitedLinux.
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• BSD:
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BSDi BSD/OS,
FreeBSD,
NetBSD,
OpenBSD.
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- Languages:
C,
C++,
Pascal,
FORTRAN,
BASIC,
Perl,
PHP,
Assembly,
Shell,
DCL,
SQL,
HTML.
- Databases:
IBM Informix,
MySQL,
Oracle,
Oracle RDB,
SQL Server,
Sybase,
Custom.
- History:
- Programming Plus® was
founded in 1985, in New York City (Brooklyn, NY), USA.
We have been offering Computer-Related Consulting Services
(Unix/Linux/BSD/OpenVMS/Windows/DOS)
for our clients in the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area (NY/NJ/CT, USA),
and beyond, for
35+ Years!
- Background:
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Since 1985,
Programming Plus®
has worked on and has successfully deployed
a vast variety of
technical projects
for small, medium and large
businesses (both domestic and international).
Whether connecting businesses to the Internet,
developing custom software systems that run businesses,
automating business processes and workflow,
configuring and maintaining cross-platform multi-user operating environments,
or dealing with unexpected computing emergencies,
our track record speaks for itself.
We are known for delivering
intelligent and practical solutions
in a
professional manner,
while providing an exceptional level of
quality service.
Our solutions have helped our customers become more efficient
through the use of technology,
resulting in an improved business environment
and a gain in competative advantage.
Please let us know how we can leverage our
35+ Years of Experience
to help you solve your business computing needs.
- Focus:
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Our
Computer Consulting and
Engineering Services
are offered to both Businesses and Individuals, in the Corporate,
Not-for-Profit and Educational marketplaces.
The primary focus for all our services,
is the development and ongoing support of Multi-User Computing
Systems and Applications, Networked Environments,
Internet Connectivity and Internet Servers,
for the following operating environments:
Unix,
Linux,
BSD,
OpenVMS,
and
Windows.
We have a specialty working with Small to Medium Business (SMB), as well
as smaller departments/workgroups within larger organizations
(through Fortune 100).
We also have extensive experience developing and deploying:
Financial and Wall Street Applications,
Banking and ACH/NACHA Applications,
Bond Pricing and Fixed Income Analytics,
Accounting and Invoicing Applications,
Real-Time Transactional Funds Transfer/Payment Systems,
Communications Systems for Data Transfer and Delivery and
Business Process Workflow Automation Projects.
Computing Projects have spanned Microprocessor-based Embedded Systems,
through Microcomputers, Desktops, Workstations, Servers, Minicomputers,
Mainframes, High Performance Computing Clusters and Virtual Machines.
Work enviroments have included the following:
Commercial, Residential, Educational,
Engineering, Laboratory, Manufacturing/Factory, Retail,
Computer Center, and Data Center.
We have broad business experience, and we have delivered projects for a
wide variety of industries.
- Geography:
- Our services are offered to businesses across the United States.
Our primary region for on-site support is the
Greater New York City Tri-State NY/NJ/CT Metropolitan Area.
This area spans the following New York counties:
Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island),
Nassau and Suffolk (Long Island), Westchester and Rockland; as well as
New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic,
Somerset, Union); and
Connecticut (Fairfield).
For customers outside of this region, day-to-day support is provided
via Remote Support methods, such as Telephone, Facsimile, E-Mail,
Modem Dial-In Connectivity, and Secure Internet Remote Access.
- Founder:
- Robert H. Weiner, P.E.
- Certifications:
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Licensed Professional Engineer, State of New York. (NYS Division of Professional Licensing)
Registered Professional Engineer, State of New York. (NYS Division of Professional Licensing)
- Education:
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The Cooper Union,
School of Engineering, New York, N.Y.
(About Cooper Union /
Electrical Engineering - EE)
MEEE - Master of Engineering (ME) in Electrical Engineering (EE),
BEEE - Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering (EE).
- Affiliations:
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Professional Activities, Associations and Affiliations,
Developer Partner Programs and Affiliations,
Reseller/VAR Partner Programs and Affiliations.
- SCO/Xinuos/UnXis/Caldera
Developer Network (SCO OpenServer/UnixWare/OpenLinux Unix/Xenix/Linux Development, Since 1993)
- HP Software Developer Program (HP-UX Unix/Linux/OpenVMS/VMS Development, Since 2004)
- IBM Informix Partner Program (Informix Database/SQL Development/VAR/Consultant, Since 1997)
- IBM PartnerWorld for Developers (AIX/Unix/Linux/Windows/Informix Development, Since 2004)
- Intel
Embedded Design Center (EDC) /
Intel Embedded Community (CPU/Processors, Quark, Atom, Celeron, Pentium, Core, Xeon, IoT, Embedded, Motherboards, Systems, System Components, Servers Since 2015)
- Intel
IT Center (CPU/Processors, Quark, Atom, Celeron, Pentium, Core, Xeon, IoT, Embedded, Motherboards, Systems, System Components, Servers Since 2015)
- Oracle Technology Network (OTN) (Oracle/MySQL Database, Sun Solaris/OpenSolaris/SunOS Unix/Linux Development, Since 2001)
- SGI Global Developer Program (IRIX Unix/Linux Development, Since 2003)
- SUN Developer Network (Sun Solaris/OpenSolaris/SunOS Unix/Linux Development, Since 2003)
- Kermit - The Kermit Project Communications Software Contributor/Developer/Tester (MS-DOS MS-Kermit, Unix/OpenVMS/VMS C-Kermit, OpenVMS/VMS Kermit-32, Since 1984)
- Contributor to various Open Source Development Projects.
- SCO/Xinuos/UnXis/Caldera
Authorized Partner Program (Unix/Linux Products, Since 1997)
SCO/Xinuos/UnXis Authorized Reseller Partner for:
- 3com
Focus Partner Program (Networking, Hubs, Switches, Routers, NICs, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, Since 2004)
- Adaptec/Microchip/PMC Accelerated Systems Architect / Connect Program / PartnerPlus (SCSI/RAID/SAS/SATA HBA, Storage/Network Adapters, Storage Systems, Since 1997)
- Adtran Partner Program (Voice/Data Network Access and Telecommunications Integration Products, Since 2006)
- AMD
Solution Provider / Channel Partner Program (CPU/Processors, Athlons, Opterons, Memory, Since 1998)
- APC - American Power Conversion (APC by Schneider Electric)
Reliability Provider / Reseller Partner / Channel Partner Program (UPS/PDU/ATS/DCIM/Power/Surge/DataCenter/Rack/Cabling Products, Since 1998)
- Axel Reseller
(Thin Client Network Terminals and Communication Servers, Since 2008)
- CablesToGo
Reseller Partner Program
(Computer Connectivity Components, Since 2008)
- Cooler Master
Channel Partner Station
(Computer Cooling, Cases, Power Supplies, Since 2014)
- Cisco Systems
Registered Partner Program
(Networking, Hubs, Switches, Routers, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Firewalls, PIX, ASA, Since 2006)
- Crucial Technology
VAR Program
(Computer Memory, Since 1998)
- CRU-DataPort/Wiebetech
Authorized Reseller / Partner Advantage Program
(Forensic Tools, Drive Bays, Disk Storage Arrays, Since 2011)
- D-Link
VIP+ Partner Program (Networking/Router/Switch/Wireless Products, Since 2017)
- Diamond Multimedia Authorized Reseller Program (Video/Graphics Adapters, Since 1997)
- Eaton/Powerware/Best Power/MGE
PowerAdvantage Partner (UPS/PDU/ATS/Power/Surge/DataCenter/DCIM/Rack Products, Since 2013)
- Edge-Core Networks
Partner Program (Networking, Switches, Routers, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, Since 2017)
- Eizo Dealer/Reseller Program
(Monitors and Display Products, Since 1997)
- Hewlett Packard (HP)
Authorized Reseller Program (Networking, Printers, Storage, Systems, 2001-2004)
- IBM
Informix Partner Program (Informix Database/SQL Development/VAR/Consultant, Since 1997)
- IBM
PartnerWorld for Software (Solution Provider/Consultant/Integrator/Reseller/VAR for AIX/Unix/Linux/Windows/Informix Database, Since 2004)
- Intel
Technology Provider Program (formerly Channel Partner Program, formerly First String Reseller Program) (CPU/Processors, Quark, Atom, Celeron, Pentium, Core, Xeon, Itanium, Networking, 10Gb, RAID Storage Controllers, IoT, Embedded, Motherboards, Systems, System Components, Servers Since 1995)
- LaCie
Reseller Partner Program (External Storage Devices: HDD, SCSI/SAS, RAID, USB, Thunderbolt, Since 2017)
- Lantronix
Premier Partner Program (Reseller/VAR/Integrator/Consultant for Device Networking/Remote Access/IT Management/M2M Products, Since 2014)
- Leviton
Network Consultant Connection (Reseller/Integrator/Consultant for Networking/Wiring/Cabling/Telecomm/DataCenter Products, Since 2014)
- Lexmark
PartnerNet (Reseller/Integrator/Consultant for Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax Products, Since 2010)
- LSI/Broadcom
Channel Reseller Partner Program (SCSI/RAID/SAS/SATA HBA, Storage Controllers, SAN Switches, Storage Products, Since 2011)
- Mandriva/Mandrakesoft
(Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant for Mandriva/Mandrake Linux Products, Since 2004)
- Mellanox Technologies
Channel Partner Program (Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant for Infiniband/Ethernet/Networking Products, Since 2015)
- Microsoft Programs (Microsoft Products)
- Multi-Tech Systems
Authorized Reseller Program (Communications, Modems, Networking, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Since 1999)
- Novell PartnerNet Authorized Partner Program (Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant for Novell/SuSE United Linux SLES, Since 2004)
- Number Nine Visual Technology PowerBroker Program (Video/Graphics Adapters, Since 1999)
- Perle Systems
Reseller Program (Networking Products/Converters, Ethernet-to-Serial, Console Servers, Since 2007)
- Plantronics
Authorized Dealer/Partner Program (Telephony Products, Since 1998)
- PNY Technologies
Authorized Partner Program (Professional Graphics Solutions, Since 2011)
- Quantum
Alliance Partner Program (Tape & Storage Products, Since 2014)
- SanDisk Premier Partner/Reseller Program (Memory, Flash, Storage Products: CF, SD, SSD, USB, Since 2015)
- Seagate
Reseller Partner Program (Storage: Hard Disks, Tape Drives, SCSI/SAS, EIDE/IDE/ATAPI, HDD, SSD, RAID, NAS, Since 1998)
- Red Hat
Partner Program (Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant/Reseller/VAR for Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL, Since 2012)
- SMC Networks /
Edge-Core Networks
Elite Partner Program / Authorized Reseller Program (Networking, Hubs, Switches, Routers, NICs, VoIP, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, VPN/Firewalls, Since 1998)
- Sophos
Partner Program (Cross-Platform Network Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware and Anti-Spam, 2002-2003, Since 2008)
- SuperMicro Computer
Reseller Program (Computer Server/Workstation/Desktop, Mainboards/Motherboards, Peripherals, Power Supply, Chassis, Hardware, Since 2011)
- SUSE Partner Program (Solution Provider/Integrator/Consultant for SUSE Linux Enterprise SLES/SLED, Since 2017)
- Tandberg Data
Storage Partner Program (Tape & Storage Products, Since 2014)
- TE Connectivity
PACE Support Program for Architects, Consultants & Engineers (Reseller/Integrator/Consultant for Networking/Wiring/Cabling/Telecomm/DataCenter Products, Since 2014)
- Toshiba
Storage Partner Program (Storage: Hard Disks, SCSI/SAS, EIDE/IDE/ATAPI, SSD, Since 2012)
- TRENDnet
upTREND Partner Program - Authorized Reseller (Networking/Router/Switch/Wireless/Fiber/USB/PoE Products, Since 2017)
- TrippLite
Channel Partner (UPS/PDU/ATS/DCIM/Power/Surge/Inverter/KVM/DataCenter/Rack/Cabling Products, Since 2004)
- Viewsonic
Dealer/Partner Program (Monitors and Display Products, Since 1997)
- WatchGuard
Registered Reseller Program (Firewalls and Network Security, Since 2006)
- WD/Western Digital
SelectWD Preferred Partner / Reseller Partner Program (Storage: Hard Disks, SCSI/SAS, EIDE/IDE/ATAPI, NAS, HDD, SSD, Since 2011)
- Zyxel
Authorized Reseller/Partner Program (ADSL/POTS Modems/Routers, Wireless/WiFi, Access Points, Networking, Switches, VPN/Firewalls, VoIP, Since 2005)
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- Venue: ICCA New York City Metro Chapter - Independent Computer Consultants Group:
- Security Round-Up Briefings
Computer Security Briefings concerning cross-platform computer security threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, signatures, mitigation, elimination, and availability of bug fixes, patches and security rollups.
- Gigabit Ethernet
Discussion of Ethernet cabling, connectors, standards, testing equipment and technologies.
- The Blackout of 2003: Were you prepared?
Discussion of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Uninterruptable Power Sources (UPS), Fault-Tolerant and Redundant Hardware, Fail-over Internet Service, and Data Backup Strategies.
- Linux: Your Next OS?
Discussion about the Linux Operating System, popular versions of Linux, Linux vs Unix, Linux vs BSD, and Linux vs Windows.
- Consultant Recommendations: Computer Hardware and Peripherals (Parts I and II)
Discussion about useful hardware and devices, from SCSI/RAID and USB, through printers, CD-ROM writers, tape backup devices and scanners.
- Consultant Recommendations: Computer Software (Parts I and II)
Discussion about useful software, from network sniffers and backup software, open source tools and development systems, through floppy and CD-ROM bootable freely available operating systems.
- Firewalls and Computer Security
Discussion about computer security implementation, and techniques for
firewalling applications, computers and networks.
Also described the functional differences
between the security features available in Unix, BSD, Linux and Windows.
- Venue: IEEE Long Island Consultants Network (LICN) - Electrical Engineering Consultants Group:
- Security Round-Up Briefings
Ongoing briefings concerning cross-platform computer security threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, signatures, mitigation, elimination, and availability of bug fixes, patches and security rollups.
- The Business of Engineering Consulting (Panel)
- New Operating Systems: Good, Bad, Ugly (Windows, Unix, Linux, BSD, Panel)
- Ways to Succeed as an Engineering Consultant (Panel)
- PCs are No Longer PC Compatible
Discussion points, and things you generally cannot do in a modern PC:
- Use an 8-bit or 16-bit ISA card, without ISA slots.
- Use an ISA card in a 3V PCI-X slot.
- Use a 5V PCI card in a non-Universal PCI slot.
- Use an ISA, PCI or PCI-X card in a PCI-E slot.
- Use an ATAPI PATA hard drive, when there is no PATA controller.
- Use a native floppy drive, when there is no floppy controller.
- You need a real modem, but you only have a WinModem.
- You need a native serial or parallel port, but you only have a USB or FireWire attached port.
- You need to boot a native floppy, cd-rom or hard drive, but you only have USB or FireWire attached devices.
- You need to boot DOS, but it generally will not like non-native ports, devices, and WinModems.
- Advanced Microprocessor Round-Up for Today's PCs
Highlights of what a computer purchaser should look for:
- Intel's latest Pentium 4 Core Duo and Xeon Woodcrest CPUs.
- AMD's latest Athlon and Opteron CPUs.
- The problem of CPU Power Consumption and Heat Generation.
- Low Power CPU Models from Intel and AMD are available now.
- Why buy 64-bit now!
- Why buy Dual Core now!
- The Quad Cores are coming!
- Motherboard Sockets - Buy Quad Core Support now!
- Buy Dual Core Dual CPU with Quad Socket Support, 4 Cores now, 8 Cores later!
- Knoppix Linux Demonstration
- The Intel 80486 Processor
Engineering and programming discussion about CPU features and system architecture.
- Venue: Unigroup of NY - Unix/Linux/BSD Technical Users Group:
- Security Round-Up Briefings
Ongoing briefings concerning cross-platform computer security threats, vulnerabilities, viruses, signatures, mitigation, elimination, and availability of bug fixes, patches and security rollups.
- Unix/Linux/BSD Computing Current Events Briefings
Ongoing briefings concerning current events related to Unix, Linux, BSD, Networking, Internet, Security, Email, and other Computer-Related Technologies.
- Computer Security Incident Response: Internet TCP SYN DoS Attack
- Computer Security Incident Response: Cloud Server Linux Break-in
- Security Vulunerability Hot Topics, including ShellShock, Heartbleed and Poodle
- Building a High-Performance Low-Power White-Box Server Running CentOS 6.4 Linux
- Hurricane Sandy NYC 2013 Aftermath and War Stories
- SysAdmin Tools Round Table - Hardware & Software Tools for the Unix/Linux/BSD Systems Administrator
- Unix/Linux Command Line Tips and Tricks (Parts I and II)
- Your Favorite Operating Systems - Bootable Distributions and Tools
- Experiences with the CentOS and Fedora Linux/GNU Operating Systems
- Wireless (WiFi) Security Tool Demonstrations for Windows and Knoppix Linux
- DSL and Web Proxy Gateways
- Unix Security Tools
- The Must-Have List of Freely Available Software
- So You Want to Connect to the Internet?
- Personal Unix - Unix on Intel - Linux/SCO/others
- Unix Tools - Perl, AWK, SED, SH.
- Introduction to Unix Regular Expressions
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