The Argument For Managed Servers

[JohnDale]

Having a managed server as an integral part of your venture’s IT system can provide your business new opportunities and unleash undiscovered potentials in efficiency, sales and customer visibility. But surely, these benefits come with costs and cost control is a major factor to consider in any business operation.

Now, it is most crucial to think about the readiness of your existing business to adapt a managed server. Will your operations really need a dedicated, fully-managed server? Can installing one provide the business substantial gains compared to the costs it will incur? Is the business capable enough to install and maintain it? Or will an unmanaged server be enough to meet its needs?

Managing a server eats up valuable time and effort of the company, which otherwise could be spent more on concentrating on its core business and customers. Security of data is also not assured if monitoring and countermeasures are found lacking. In total, the whole system is at risk and the business potentials of a company are compromised.

Consider it a part of your business investment. There are a lot of options available that can fit to your needed business solutions and budget. The initial expenses will bring both tangible and intangible benefits to your business, and would greatly contribute to your company’s competitiveness and success.

[noblenik]

Ensures that all software, including operating systems, applications and security systems are updated. Installs needed software and sets up configurations. Keeps databases up-to-date and monitored for errors. Puts in place security measures such as firewalls and anti-virus programs and keeps them updated.