| There are many
small/medium sized businesses that still use a
simple workgroup to share information, printers
etc. among several users. |
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| While the arrangement
is workable for a few users, it can start to
become unmanageable as the business grows. The
main issues being that the decentralised storage
of data makes it difficult to secure (access
control) and backup. Keeping control over who
has access to what can be awkward to
manage. |
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| Installing a server
solves the access control issue by ensuring that
each user has to authenticate before gaining
access to any of the company files. Backups are
easier to manage because all of the company data
and user directories are kept on the server. In
addition to this, roaming profiles can setup to
allow users to logon (using their credentials)
to another PC in the office and continue working
as if at their own desk. This can reduce
unproductive time in the event of a PC problems
or failure. |
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| A server (entry level
as detailed below) will allow you to regain
control over the storage/protection of
files, email etc. |
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| Current server
details and pricing are as follows: |
|
| Description: |
Hewlett Packard ML110 G5 Server
featuring a Dual-Core Intel Pentium E2160 1.8
GHz processor, 2 x 160 Gigabyte hard disks, 2
Gigabytes of RAM. The unit is supplied with
Small Business Server 2003 Premium which
includes Microsoft Exchange. |
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|
| Form Factor: |
Micro ATX Tower (4U) |
| CPU: |
Dual-Core Intel Pentium E2160, 1.8
GHz, 800FSB, 1MB L2 cache |
| Memory / RAM: |
2GB PC2-6400 unbuffered DDR2 ECC
800MHz |
| Disk Controllers: |
Integrated 6 ports SATA controller
with embedded RAID |
| Hard Disks / Storage: |
2 x 160GB SATA Non Hot Plug (NHP)
HDD |
| CD Drive: |
48x IDE (ATAPI) CD-ROM drive |
| USB Ports: |
6 X USB(2 rear, 2 front, 2 Int(1
for USB Tape connectivity), |
| Operating System: |
Windows Small Business Server
Premium Edition R2 |
| Network: |
Embedded NC105i PCIe Gigabit
Server Adapter |
| Graphics: |
Integrated Graphics Controller
with 8MB video memory
supporting 1600 x 1200 x 16 Bit Colors
resolution |
| Slots: |
1 x 32bit/33MHz PCI,
2 x PCI-Express x8 connector with x1 link
1 x PCI-Express X8 connector with x8 link |
| User Client Access
Licenses |
5 included |
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|
| Price: |
$1499+GST |
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|
| Antivirus |
Recommended Antivirus is Trend
Micro Client/Server or Client/Server Messaging
for SMB (not included in Server Price) |
