affordable IT support in Northern Virginia

    My name is Slava - "Server in the basement" is a one man operation. With 10 years experience in IT under my belt, I am ready to tackle any computer related problems. During my last 3 years with "Geeks on Call" I have fixed close to 3,000 separate "incidents". I have received Microsoft MCSE certification in 2000. I will keep your server, network and computers running trouble free, so that you can run your business. I can guarantee you the best service for the lowest cost.

I provide the following services:

The calendar below shows my availability:
  • Guaranteed spyware and virus removal
  • Hardware upgrades
  • Software installations
  • Data recovery
  • Backups and data transfer
  • Wireless & wired networks
  • Email troubleshooting
  • Password reset
  • MS Vista-related problems
  • Consultations

On days that are circled in red I have no availability.


My area of operation is Reston - Herndon - Sterling - Ashburn - Leesburg - Purcellville - Lovettsville in Northern Virginia, EM>Frederik, Brunswick and surrounding areas in Maryland. Feel free to call me to schedule an appointment: 571-218-2087 or send an email to: info@serverinthebasement.com



Here is a list of my IT skills arranged into several categories:



  • Security/Firewall/Data Privacy: Software & hardware based firewalls, VPN connectivity, secure files removal
  • General Networking/Network Infrastructure: Ethernet cable installation. Switches, routers
  • Operating Systems: Windows 2000 & Windows 2003 server operating systems. Windows Vista, XP, 2000 desktop OS
  • Hardware: Custom built PC, system upgrades, printers, network design & installation IBM Blade Center HP, Dell, Compaq rack servers
  • Non-specific Server Technology database, storage, maintenance and administration: Exchange 5.5 - 2003 messaging environment. WSUS SAN storage
  • Data recovery: Disaster data recovery from crashed HDD, corrupted or erased files
  • Data backups: Backup Exec v.8-9 CommVault QiNetix v.6, Acronis True Image
  • Data/System protection: Symantec Antivirus Server & Client Manual Spyware & Virus removal
  • Soft Skills customer service, sales, project management and communication:
  • Specific Programming Languages skills in specific programming languages: Perl.
  • Web-Based Technologies Web-based technologies:. Web site design, Flash.
  • RF/mobile/wireless skills. 802.11ABG, wireless routers, access points, smartphones extending wireless range

RATES:

   Billing rate is $100.00 for the 1st hour. Most of the jobs are completed within the 1st hour. Extra time is billed at $25.00 per quarter hour. Data recovery does not have to be done on site, since it is usually very time consuming. Successfull data recovery fee is $350.00 per a hard drive (that includes $50.00 inspection fee).