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How to server your business better

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Many small business owners know that collaboration, application responsiveness and data protection are important for their IT operations, but they assume that a server is beyond their budget. They settle for a desktop-based network to share documents, printers and run office applications.

But what differentiates a server from a desktop are features designed to protect data, increase reliability, and improve system performance in a business environment. Plus, today’s entry servers from Intel are priced comparably to high-end desktop systems.

Use this checklist to determine if your business is ready for the advantages of a server, or if it’s time to upgrade existing server technology. Then use the chart to determine which Intel server processor is right for your business needs.

Is it time for a server?

Consider these questions to determine if your business is ready for the advantages of a server:

Does your staff depend on files stored on a central computer?
Do multiple users remotely access the same data?
Do you host your own website, share printers, engage in e-commerce or use a database?
Are you concerned about costs associated with potential system downtime and data breaches?

Is it time for a new server?

Does your business have an older server(s)? These questions can help you answer if it’s time for an upgrade:

Is your business growing (greater volume, new employees, additional offices)?
Are the volumes of e-mail and site visits you receive impacting responsiveness?
Do you want to consolidate systems to reduce costs?
Is virtualisation part of your IT plan?

Which server is right for your business?

OPTION #1

My business needs to:

Upgrade or consolidate server(s), support more offices, applications and/ or employees, back up mission-critical data, and requires system performance to run high-traffic websites and/or databases.

Recommended processor for your server:

Intel® Xeon® processor 5600 series

More performance:

Up to 15 times more performance than a four-year-old or older server.
Get more computing power when you need it with performance that adapts to spikes in your workload with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.

More security:

Built-in security encryption technology
Up to 99.988 per cent of memory errors are detected and corrected with ECC Memory Support.
Validated to perform dependably with server operating systems and components.

Lowered costs:

Up to 95 per cent lower energy costs by automatic regulation of power consumption according to application needs.

OPTION #2

My business needs to:

Transition from desktop based to server based network, share files and printers, maintain a website or database, and ensure data is secure yet accessible 24/seven.

Recommended processor for your server:

Intel® Xeon® processor E3 family

More performance:

Up to 5.9 times better performance compared to a four-year-old or older desktop system when running email, website and database applications.
Get more computing power when you need it with performance that adapts to spikes in your workload with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.

More security:

Built-in security technology helps encrypt data 58 per cent faster.
Up to 99.988 per cent of memory errors are detected and corrected with ECC Memory Support.

Lowered costs: