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Choosing Your First Server

Is your business ready for a server?

If you use two or more computers to share information or internet access, a server suited for small business will benefit you. Servers not only help streamline business applications and processes; they boost your business security and productivity, so your employees can work efficiently. Servers are easy to implement, affordable, and are designed to store, process, manage and send data 24/7.

Signs your business is ready for a server

  • You use more than one computer to access the internet, printers and other office equipment and resources.

  • You store important data and files that should be protected from unauthorized access, loss or corruption.

  • You want to securely access your files from anywhere, back up vital files on several computers or restore of files that were accidentally deleted.

  • You use accounting programs and relationship management software to communicate with vendors and customers.

  • You use a central communication system to share information with clients, staff and vendors and organize group meetings.

How a server will change your business operations

Improved Performance

Improved Performance

A server allows you to share and access stored information and resources anytime and anywhere with no effect on network performance.
Next-Level Network Security

Next-Level Network Security

A server allows you to decide who has access to what by keeping private information secure and allowing your workforce to access data as needed.
Centralized Updates

Centralized Updates

A server can update every computer on the network at the same time, saving your business time and money on simple management and maintenance tasks.

How to choose your server?

Whether you are a small office or a global enterprise, a server is the lifeblood of your business – that’s why finding the right one is essential. To help get you started in your search, here are five tips to consider. Learn more about how to choose your server here.
  1. 1

    What Server Type Fits Best for You?

  2. 2

    How Will You Be Utilizing Your Server?

  3. 3

    What Is Your Budget?

  4. 4

    Are You Anticipating Future Growth?

  5. 5

    How Will You Protect Your Data?

Common types of first server

Tower Server

Tower Server

  • Recommended for small businesses, with limited dedicated space for IT infrastructure installations

  • Enables you to allocate and share files, establish user rules and permissions, host an intranet site and be used as an application server
Rack Server

Rack Server

  • Recommended for companies that are growing, allowing expansion in a simplified way with expansion slot

  • Allows the connection of external storage units, which can be of the NAS (Network-Attached Storage) or SAN (Storage Area Network) type, in addition to the possibility of connecting to other servers

  • Highly scalable architecture provides the ideal balance between computing and memory to maximize application performance

Complete your solution

Warranties and Services

Warranties and Services

Choose the ideal service for your company. With automated, proactive and predictive tools ranging from technical assistance and systems implementation to hardware repair and software help.
Dell Technologies explains servers

Dell Technologies explains servers

Choosing the best server.
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