| If you are running a network at your current | | | | server types though, things change. |
| business, or thinking of upgrading to handle projected | | | | You may have heard the term blade server in recent |
| loads then you are probably wondering what | | | | years. A blade server is essentially a giant box. This |
| network server to get. These marvelous pieces of | | | | box has so many slots that you can slide blades into. |
| business technology are essential to everyday | | | | Each blade has additional processors, and memory |
| operations, but they change very frequently. | | | | installed on them. So when you want to upgrade |
| Choosing one isn't very hard; you just use the same | | | | these you simply buy another blade and slide it in. |
| formula you use for choosing anything else. Find what | | | | Your only limitation is the amount of slots you have. |
| fit's your needs and get it. | | | | This type of server is usually in service for a long |
| Of course there are a few other things to consider. | | | | time. Since you just buy the blades to upgrade it, it |
| Not just any old network server will do. Some are | | | | can last for many years. |
| better at certain tasks than others, and some don't | | | | This brings up another thing for you to consider. New |
| have many upgrade options. When looking for | | | | models and processors come out every year. When |
| hardware always look at just how easy the | | | | looking at a network server think about what you |
| equipment is to upgrade. After all upgrading is | | | | want to buy, before you buy it. If you are going to |
| cheaper than buying new, and it extends the | | | | upgrade with every technological advancement then |
| operational life of your machines. | | | | you will not want to invest in extremely expensive |
| Choosing a network server to fit your needs mainly | | | | models. However if you prefer long term solutions |
| depends on what your needs are. As I mentioned | | | | you may by a current gen model and invest in it |
| above, some servers are better than others at | | | | heavily over the years. Either method works, but it's |
| different tasks. Some servers specialize in massive | | | | really a matter of personal preference. |
| amounts of connections to your network, and can be | | | | In closing a network server is a very important piece |
| ideal if you are a web host. Others work better | | | | of hardware to be looking at buying. You have to |
| transferring massive amounts of media files such as | | | | balance your budget, your needs, your future needs, |
| video clips and pictures. | | | | and the abilities of what you want. This tightrope |
| You also may just need a good old fashioned file | | | | walk can be difficult for some but there are makes |
| server to keep track of your database. Upgrading | | | | and models for everything out there. So whether |
| these machines depends on the type of machine you | | | | you need a new blade server to keep your domains |
| are using. Simple file servers will often be very similar | | | | running properly or you just need a replacement file |
| to a desktop pc in size and layout. You can install | | | | server for your database you will find the model right |
| better CPU's, memory, and hard drives like you would | | | | for you. |
| any other desktop. When you get to the larger | | | | |