Howard Sheppard, Inc is a family owned Georgia corporation employing over 400 people.

Founded in 1943 by Howard Sheppard, Sr. and incorporated in 1969, Howard Sheppard, Inc. has over sixty years of experience as a motor carrier. Located in the heart of the clay industry, Howard Sheppard, Inc. is proud of its record of service as the oldest and largest carrier domiciled in the clay belt.

They have a diversified fleet equipped to handle crude ores, liquid, dry bulk, packaged freight and containerized freight.

Information Technology plays a critical role in day-to-day operations at Howard Sheppard, Inc. Core business is managed by an IBM i5 server running i5/OS. In fact, the trucking company was strictly an IBM midrange shop until fall of 2005 when Capital Data Service implemented aWindows Domain Controller as well as aMicrosoft Exchange Server. Both Microsoft servers are integrated with the IBM
i5 to ensure security, consolidate administration, storage and back up processes. Network security and network up time is of most importance in decision making when introducing new technology solutions at Howard Sheppard, Inc.

After implementing the Windows environment it was quickly discovered that there was a need to be able to perform file level restores when files may be accidentally deleted or overwritten by users. Being able to revert to the previous version without involving Howard Sheppard’s Information Technology staff would give users the ability to look at the previous version of files improving information accuracy
and security.

Capital Data Service engineers developed and implemented a solution that would be seamlessly integrated, easy to manage and offers real time backup and recovery of files. SonicWALL CDP4440i along with Capital Data Service implementation and support services was a perfect fit for Howard Sheppard’s needs.

Why Sonicwall CDP?

Continuous Data Backup

CDP detects new or changed files, even when files are open. When this information is found, CDP immediately and automatically replicates it to dedicated hardware locally. Unlike most traditional backup products, no user intervention or additional software or hardware is required with CDP.

Instant Recovery and File Versions

From CDP's simple interface, users have access to point and click data recovery features. The intelligent CDP software saves and time-stamps file versions of each file so they are easy to locate.

Supports Business Applications

SonicWALL CDP provides seamless support for databases and applications without the need to integrate 3rd party software modules. Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Outlook Express, Active Directory, and SQL are supported natively with full, differential and log backups easily scheduled through a point-and-click interface.

Central Management

The SonicWALL Enterprise Manager provides system activity monitoring and viewing of all agents that are active on SonicWALL CDP. IT Administrators benefit from file-level visibility into every agent connected to SonicWALL CDP to enforce consistent backup policies and control features available to individual end users.

To find out how Capital Data Service along with SonicWALL will help your organization meet business challenges with secure technology solutions call (800) 298-7129 or email info@capitaldatainc.com.

For more information about Howard Sheppard, Inc. and the services they offer please go to www.howardsheppard.com.