There is much confusion over the word “server.” A server is hardware. A server is a class of operating system software. A server is the software needed by a shared application, served to the users. So which is it? All of them. Level 2 Technology Consulting can help you straighten out the confusion.
Any computer can be a server. Simply put if it provides a service to other users on the network, a computer is a server. The Server hardware class usually has a very powerful CPU to handle the extra tasks put on it, lots of RAM so the tasks don’t slow down and get mixed up with one another and one or more high-speed network interface cards (NIC). Depending on the function, the server has access to large amounts of high-speed storage via a host bus adaptor (HBA). The storage maybe on a SAN, or connected to the HBA directly via cable (This is often called DAS or direct access storage).
Level 2 Technology Consulting works with HP, Dell, IBM, Sun, and even Apple, to get the best hardware for the situation. We can make sure you get just the hardware you need, and help make it a productive part of your IT environment.
As members of the Microsoft Partner Network, we naturally support all of the current Microsoft Windows Server line. We also support Novell, Linux – in several flavors, UNIX, and Mac OS X Server. As small business specialists we particularly like Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) and Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server (EBS). Each bundles several useful application servers and the associated client access licenses (CAL’s) in to neat, easy to manage packages.
The Microsoft Windows Small Business Server is packaged for the core needs of a small business. The bundling allows the business to use fewer computers. Few computers are easier to manage, and usually use less energy, both directly and indirectly.
If you need help with your servers, would like help deciding which servers to buy, or just have questions, please feel free to contact Ray at rwatters@l2tc.net.