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Computer servers are computers that perform special tasks and have become very useful, both for big business as for the self-employed. They are different from workstations, because their primary function is to store data and manage communication processes. They are available in various form factors: 18 inch rack, towers, blade servers (blade servers), etc. Servers are available in different configurations: cloud, hybrid or on-site. Servers can be installed at your place of business, but it's also possible to rent part of the resources of a remote server (shared), or even an entire server (dedicated) which operates in a data center. Tek Micro can take care of defining your needs, installing your business' network and server system, supervising (monitoring) and maintenance. Here are the different types of servers and their use:
With this type of server, your company can centralize its data. Hard drives are normally used with redundancy, which ensures better protection. This hard drive system is called RAID. Data servers also allow your team members to work on the same content or share files directly between employees.
We can also install databases on such servers. They have the advantage of allowing several types of operations such as search and sorting. Statistics are generally produced with databases like MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle. Several software programs work with database connections. This way, employees can work from their stations, which are connected to the server. Some servers manage your company's software licenses.
Mail servers process and allow you to manage your business email. They also help to coordinate the activities of your employees with calendar functions and contact information. The most widely used email server is Microsoft Exchange Server. A mail server also allows employees to access messages from multiple devices: desktop, tablet, smartphone, etc.
It's also possible to use a remote mail server. Microsoft and Google offer this service and we can configure them for your business.
With a virtual private network (VPN), you can gain access to remote computers as if they were connected to the LAN (Local Area Network). This access is made possible by a computer on which you install a gateway (server), which manages connections, access permissions and even encryption for added security. Your workstation can communicate with a server or workstation located elsewhere via the Internet. This type of communication is called "tunneling".
IP telephony is a good way to save on your company's communication costs. You can use a telephony server provided by your carrier, but it quickly becomes more cost effective to install an in-house telephony server with growing numbers of employees. Another advantage of using an in-house server is that your employees will continue to communicate with each other during an Internet outage. It is also the best way to save on communication costs, since communications between employees in the same building incur no costs. A telephony server must be installed if you want the conversations to be recorded.
Web servers are most often used to run your company website. Web servers can also be used to transfer media files (streaming), offer distance education, etc. A web server can be installed on-site or in a data center. Website, intranet, extranet: the possibilities are limited only by your imagination!
Each type of server performs a particular job. Data servers, for example, require drives with a lot of storage space and a trustworthy lifespan. Communication servers, on the other hand, need discs made for frequent access and excellent speed.
You can even take advantage of financing options with leasing!
Certified and graduate Tek Micro technicians can install, manage and perform maintenance on your servers. They are the best people to advise you about your company's hardware requirements. For more information, come see us at our store located in the Halles de Granby shopping center (737 Principale) or call us at 450-378-5522.
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