Server
Installation Is your data centrally managed and backed up, or is it exposed to outside attack or loss?
Do you trust your business to a server someone built that is no longer supported?
The server is down and payroll is due today, how fast can it be recovered?
Do employees complain that the server is slow and insist on storing files on their local computer?
Is your server being monitored for problems or do you wait until it breaks to find out?
The cost of a server and software is a fraction of what it used to be, and is actually a small part of the technology budget when calculated on a monthly basis. Wouldn’t you sleep better knowing that your server can be supported by a rapid response team that will place the same urgency on your emergencies that you would?
A proper selection of server equipment is critical to the success of any network. Who can feel comfortable with equipment that isn’t properly maintained and supported when so much is riding on it? Perhaps the single greatest problem arises from a machine that is really meant to be a personal computer being used as a server. The cost of maintaining a PC used as a server far outweighs the savings. Servers are optimized to perform this special role and are far more reliable and easier to support. Using a proven server line such as the Dell PowerEdge servers will save you money and produce far better results for your business.
Proper selection of the hardware is only half the equation. It is also critical to plan how to make use of it, that is where the rubber meets the road. Your need sound, expert advice on how to maximize the use of this equipment. Without careful thought and planning, even the best system will fail to meet your needs. It is recommended that a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer be involved in all stages of the plan and its implementation.
Servers need to be maintained and updated to ensure security and reliability. Having a good monitoring and maintenance plan in place is a good business practice. Proactive support is far better than reactive troubleshooting that leaves everyone down while troubleshooting problems after the fact. With today’s high speed network access, servers can be remotely managed at a fraction of the cost of having an internal support staff. This allows you to focus on your business instead of worrying about technical details.