The term server is used quite broadly in information technology. Despite the many server-branded products available (such as server versions of hardware, software or operating systems), in theory any computerised process that shares a resource to one or more client processes is a server. To illustrate this, take the common example of file sharing. While the existence of files on a machine does not classify it as a server, the mechanism which shares these files to clients by the operating system is the server.
Similarly, consider a web server application (such as the multiplatform “Apache HTTP Server“). This web server software can be run on any capable computer. For example, while a laptop or personal computer is not typically known as a server, they can in these situations fulfill the role of one, and hence be labelled as one. It is in this case that the machine’s purpose as a web server classifies it in general as a server.
In the hardware sense, the word server typically designates computer models intended for hosting software applications under the heavy demand of a network environment. In this client–server configuration one or more machines, either a computer or a computer appliance, share information with each other with one acting as a host for the other.
While nearly any personal computer is capable of acting as a network server, a dedicated server will contain features making it more suitable for production environments. These features may include a faster CPU, increased high-performance RAM, and typically more than one large hard drive. More obvious distinctions include marked redundancy in power supplies, network connections, and even the servers themselves.
We specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of computer networks.
We will supply, install and configure a new network designed to meet the requirements of your business.We utilise cutting edge technology from well known vendors as well as our own specifically designed Servers, PC’s and network appliances.
Our aim is to provide you with a system which will preferably utilise your existing infrastructure to meet your business requirements while maximising productivity and minimising your up front capital costs. Sometimes your existing infrastructure may need to be upgraded or changed and this can be achieved by consultation with our experts, so that the process is managed by us to make things easier for you.
Our preferred server OS (Operating System) for small to medium business is the Microsoft Small Business Server. We can ensure that your data is protected and secured,so that unauthorised users cannot gain access to privileged information, while allowing authorised staff access to business resources from the local network or remotely from another office.
We recommend:
For the little company that wants corporate features,up to 75 users or devices
For larger companies, multi-site organisations, Data Centres
Combine messaging applications with your mobile handset on MS 2008 or SBS 2008
Easy to use,cost effective Terminal Services application.
To efficiently tie together your newsystem we supply and install all network equipment from cabling to LAN switches, printers, WAN routers, SAN solutions and firewall appliances from vendors such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, Avaya and OKI. We also supply a full range of client workstations, laptops and desktop printers to complement a new network or an existing installation.
To ensure that your data remains intact even in the event of a major disaster,our team will also advise you on the best backup solution to fit your new system.
An important part of ICT in most businesses is the ability to give remote staff access to their email,contacts and calendars from portable devices. We specialise in the installation of Blackberry Enterprise Server which provides push email through the Vodafone and Telecom networks. This technology allows us to monitor and manage connected handsets,which in the case of theft or loss, we can then remotely back up the existing data held on the handset, then delete the data and permanently disable the handset.
After your new systems have been installed we monitor them and supply support by way of a monthly service contract which includes remote administration for updates, patches, user training and fault finding or on an as required time and materials basis.
