 When
choosing a server, we first discuss with you want your
server to do for your business. Is it a File and Print
server you're after? This allows all of your networked
computers to share and access files on the server and
it also routes and prioritises all print requests to
the shared printer. It works well in most offices, but
if you have large scale print requirements using heavy
colour, it may be more appropriate to use separate dedicated
servers, one for print and one for file usage. This
way the system should not be slowed down substantially
for other users. But there may be other reasons to purchase
a server.
You may need dedicated web and mail
servers that are assigned to solely handle Internet
access and email traffic. They direct, control, manage
and fulfil user's web and email requests, ensuring ready
access, validating requests and routing replies without
putting extra resources on your main server.
If you wish to work remotely, offsite
and on the move, then you may have to consider providing
users with remote access to business resources via a
Remote Access Server and a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Your network server can also be set
up to provide remote assistance and routine network
management and maintenance. We can check your network
regularly, remotely, and notify you of any faults or
potential problems or, more likely, simply take care
of them for you. We will also upgrade your software,
as appropriate and when necessary.
These days, all servers should focus
heavily on security and, whether you're connecting to
the Internet, or simply accessing files and business
information internally, security matters. For always-on
Internet access, a certificated firewall is essential
to prevent unwanted access. But equally, a server that
permits unchecked access to an organisation's confidential
data is a liability to any business. We can advise and
help you find the answers to any security issues you
may have.
If you run a small business or are
on a tight budget you can buy just one server that will
offer all of the above using Microsoft Small Business
Server.
When you're looking at servers, these
are some of the things you should be looking for:
- easy deployment, management and usage
- top brand security with a securely connected
infrastructure
- reliability, availability, scalability and solidly
impressive performance
- powerful collaboration, both internally and externally
- dynamic intranet and Internet content creation
capability and control
- better document protection with intelligent file
storage
- improved web services and wider business opportunities
All the information above are just
some of the factors you need to consider when choosing
your first server, or adding a server to your existing
network. We can purchase and configure your server or
servers for you.
For more advice on this subject
call 01386 792972 or e-mail info@it4homeandbusiness.co.uk
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