Whether your employees are working on just a handful of computers or you have hundreds of devices throughout a large office building, it is vital that your staff is able to share documents, work on projects with one another, print to shared printers, and access identical data. This is where the business server comes in, a piece of hardware that will help to centralize all of the information going in and out of your office. 

There are a few different server types – including print servers, file servers, mail servers, and collaborative workspace servers – and it is important to take a look at the needs of your own business before deciding on a device. File servers allow employees to save and share files from one computer to the other while mail servers will store and protect emails and digital faxes. Print servers are the go-between for a company that has multiple employees sharing centralized printers. Collaborative workspace servers allow for the sharing of data, but they also create a digital environment for employees to work on the same project in real-time.

The physical design of most servers is either a tower or a blade. Towers resemble desktop PC towers and are easy to store as they can be mounted onto a rack or stored in a well-ventilated cabinet. Blade servers are slightly more expensive to start with as they require special mounting equipment, but growing businesses can quickly and affordably update blade servers on the fly.

Finally, business owners will want to find the right blend of processing power and memory. As with any other devices, the faster the server is and the more information it holds, the more expensive it will be. Owners will need to leverage their own needs and their budget when making the final consideration on the processing speeds and overall data capacity.

Need help picking the server that’s right for your business? Reach out to Syndeo Communications. Our expert IT consultants can help you determine which server best meets your individual needs and can help you plan for long-term IT support in San Diego to ensure that all servers and technology run smoothly. For a free consultation, call 760-650-3300 today!