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Server Administration

General Data has gained skills and experience rolling out Server hardware and has done so since the company began operation in 2003. At one time the cornerstone of any computer network a server was usually associated with a company growing from small enterprise to medium enterprise. The practice of procuring and installing a server has now given way to more contemporary solutions offered by cloud computing and virtualization.
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Information to be aware of when discussing conventional client-server networks:
01. Server vs. Ordinary PC's
Some people think that an ordinary workstation or PC can be used as a server, but this notion is false. By default, a server differs in many ways from an ordinary computer. To begin with, a server will usually be larger in stature, having a case with the greater capacity required to house a mainboard with multiple Processors, multiple GB of RAM and two or more hard disks combined together for redundancy (in what is known as a RAID Array), multiple internal power supplies and usually a baseboard management controller. Servers in almost all cases are installed with a Server Operating System.
02. Why Install a Server
In the past, clients were obliged to look at moving to a server when the company grew to include mutliple seats and the staff needed share access to files, folders and software. Also, in almost all cases, a customer had software they use that more than one person needed to access at the same time. Also, it was important to have a central repository for important data and a means of configuring automatic backup. In any of these cases, one may need to get a server procured and configured. Most of these requirements are now met by migrating to the Microsoft 365 cloud. To find out more click here.
03. Q: “What are some of the costs involved?”
The cost of server hardware has come down in recent years with manufacturers like Dell, HP and Lenovo offering entry-level options at a reasonable price. The more features added in terms of redundancy and disaster prevention as well as performance and space considerations will affect the pricing. New server installs have slowed substantially in recent years as more business moves to a cloud-only model. To learn more about how you can take advantage of these options click here.
04. Q. Can we migrate away from a server?
Yes….definitely. This is made possible by the features built-into contemporary cloud computing solutions. With the right knowledge and training, a qualified IT Professional will be able to migrate any business to Microsoft Azure AD and Intune, all part of a remote workplace strategy that has become popular during the WFA or "Work From Anywhere" era. The end result is being able to phase-in a new means of communicating and collaborating.
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