Like most companies, yours probably needs to think about paying for its own server in the near future. With so many options to choose from these days, it can be difficult to know which one to go with. Fortunately, the following list will help you not only select the right server but get the most out of your selection as well.
Understand Your Needs
First and foremost, you have to understand what it is you actually need from a server. Even though every company needs one, that doesn’t mean they’re all the same. Just like your company isn’t the same as every other one out there either.
Perhaps all you need is a server that can host your website. That will narrow down the list, both in terms of providers and in terms of companies you’ll choose. However, you may need a server for your website and for internal business purposes. If that’s the case, signing up for “too little†server will make it impossible to get the most from it. Begin by considering all the current uses that have you looking for a server and then move onto thinking about any reasons that might come up in the future.
Security
Hopefully, it goes without saying that security always needs to be a priority for your business. While your physical job sites should definitely be safe, we’re also talking about your digital space as well. When looking for a server, be sure to go with a hosting company that makes it clear it puts a premium on security. To be sure, look into their history to see if these are words they actually back up.
Understand that the information you keep on a server may be the most valuable your company possesses. If a hacker can break in, they could potentially find everything from people’s social security numbers to payroll data to all kinds of private information that could legitimately destroy your company.
Reliable Physical Infrastructure
Hackers aren’t the only thing that can threaten your server though. Mother Nature also seems fairly determined to make it difficult on this important digital service. That’s why you should find a hosting company with a reliable physical structure to it.
For one thing, the room the servers are kept in must be climate controlled. Think about how hot those rooms can get with all that hardware working throughout the day. If things get too hot, your server might crash. Obviously, you don’t want the temperature dropping too low either. Let’s consider the most extreme scenario: the electricity actually goes out—the very thing your server needs the most. As long as your host company has a backup power generator on hand, this doesn’t have to be an issue.
Managed Services
If you have an IT department, they may be more than happy to handle a number of your needs as far as hosting and servers go. At the same time, you can get the most from your server if you use a company that provides you with managed services to choose from. Everything from virtualization to managed backup solutions and more can be handled by the company you’re already working with for your server solutions.
Cloud Hosting
Lastly, you may want to consider the power of the cloud. You can find all kinds of servers that leverage cloud technology which in turn comes with numerous benefits at an affordable price. Let ServerPronto know what you need from a server today and prepare for all the options they can provide. Not only will you find the solution perfect for your company, you’ll have ServerPronto showing you how to make the most out of it.
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