Server Design and Installation

A business server consists of two halves, both of which are often individually referred to as a server, which can create confusion. Half is the server operating system, which is like software. The other half is the host or platform which runs the server operating system. The host can be in the cloud or can be your own specialized computers called local servers.  It can even be a hybrid of the two hosts.

The duality of a server requires careful, experienced balancing of the host and operating system. Too much of one or the other will either be a waste of your investment money or create an unstable and unreliable server. Well-thought out and considered balancing, along with other important factors, is the design Computer Pros Today puts into every server we build and install.

Whether your server is cloud-based or local, such as a tower server or a rack-mounted server, having professional server design and proper installation is crucial to your successful business network.  A custom configuration matched to your unique business will help you get the most value from your server.

Small business owners know the painful and potentially costly expenses that can happen when the server crashes. Your server is the heart of your business enterprise that keeps all the shared software, data and computers connected and running seamlessly.

A well-planned network and matched server system will allow your business to grow without large changes to your IT infrastructure in the future. A well-designed and built server will run 24/7 without complaints. Every business is unique and every server must be tailored to that business.  Computer Pros Today can you help you make these critical decisions in a cost-effective manner.

All servers require maintenance. Well maintained servers are less susceptible to viruses and ransomware, and are less likely to overheat. Maintained servers are less likely to crash, causing data loss and extensive damage that can waste employee productivity, stolen data and cause a potential loss of customers. Additionally, your business could be held liable and/or fined for any data stolen and revealed. Computer Pros Today can help prevent these problems from harming your business.

Computer Pros Today is committed to providing the best value and our consultants and technicians are experienced in client-server networks and able to guide you through the process of purchasing or upgrading your small business servers. Computer Pros Today has experience with many types of server platform solutions based on Dell, HP, Lenovo and others. Your servers are an important investment in your company’s future, let the professional technicians at Computer Pros Today share their knowledge and expertise with you. We design, build and support these servers:

• Dell PowerEdge servers
• HP ProLiant servers
• Microsoft Azure
• Virtual Servers
• Lenovo ThinkServers
• Fujitsu Primergy servers
• SuperMicro SuperServers
• Intel Server Systems
• Other Cloud hosts

Your company might not be able to afford the consequences of not having the proper equipment in place. Computer Pros Today can help keep your business’s heart “healthy” with our server installation and maintenance services. We can help you set up a reliable network to keep your business running. In addition, Computer Pros Today also offers helpful tips and advice to keep your system secure and free from malware or overheating issues that plague so many companies. Business server installation is just one of the many computer maintenance services Computer Pros Today provides. Call us for convenient on-site, safe and trustworthy small business server solutions.

There are a variety of server types available to meet your mission’s goals.
The type of server is determined by the type of server software installed on the server hardware. Both the server type and the server hardware must be carefully designed to work together in order to accommodate the needs and load of the business network.

The most common server type is the file server. The files server shares files to any workstation user allowed to access those files.  This is a core function for business.

Other server types include support for large Databases, Web Server, Email Server, Sharepoint and more.

All current versions of Microsoft Windows Server include Active Directory for enhanced security.

Server Operating Systems we install and custom configure include these:

• Windows Server 2008 Foundation  (need to be upgraded)
• Windows Server 2008 Essentials  (need to be upgraded)
• Windows Server 2008 Standard  (need to be upgraded)
• Windows Server 2012 Foundation
• Windows Server 2012 Essentials
• Windows Server 2012 Standard
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard
• Windows Server 2016 Essentials
• Windows Server 2016 Standard
• Windows Server 2019 Essentials
• Windows Server 2019 Standard
• Apple macOS Server

Computer Pros Today recommends Windows Server 2019 for all new builds and upgrades.

Windows Servers require separate Windows Server licensing. This licensing is based on a variety of elements that boggles the mind. If the licensing requirements are not met your server won’t perform or you will have wasted money. Below are some simplified types of licensing.

CALS are client access licenses determined by the number of users or by the workstation.

CORE licenses are based on the hardware computing cores in the host platform.

Successfully navigating Windows Server licensing requires experience and knowledge. Computer Pros Today provides Windows Server Licensing service with every network and server we design.