Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Choosing a Computer Server for your Business.

By Marta Howells


A computer server is a vital necessity for growing businesses that use a few computers. Companies are far less efficient and productive without the advantages a computer server can offer.

Although it may be possible to manage with just a small group of networked computers in the beginning, as a company grows, the quantity of data that must be stored increases and this set up becomes inadequate. At that time a server is essential to organise and store all of your business data and resources in one place.

This set up offers many benefits. A server will process, manage and store each and every bit of information that passes each computer within the network accessing it. In general, servers have powerful processors and large memory capacity.

With a server, staff are able to easily share and access information, software and resources. Access to the main printer for example, can be shared through the server.

Additionally you may gain remote access through a server to business email and files. Your business data is safely stored and protected. In the unlikely event of a disaster occurring, backup copies of data are stored to allow for simple recovery of data that could potentially have been lost.

The many different types of servers and software available make it hard work to choose the right equipment.

It is important for you to remember that in time, as your business develops, the quantity of information your server will have to manage also grows. So you need to find a server that will be able to manage your future business requirements.

The size of server that you will need essentially depends on the size of your company. A tiny company may be able to manage using a server that has only slightly more power than an average desktop computer. At the other end of the scale however, very large companies require a powerful server with plenty of RAM, hard disk space, and processors.

Because many desktop pc's run a Windows operating system, Windows is a popular choice of software as it provides straightforward integration with a Windows Server and good quality, built in features in terms of its security and web capabilities. This is not however the only alternative and there are many other options.

If you are having difficulty choosing the best hardware and software to suit your business needs you might benefit from the assistance of a reputable IT support company. An IT support company will offer you specialist pointers and help with set up and installation.




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