Small Business Network Specialists
We specialize in small businesses that have less than fifteen computers and need to share and protect data. We have successfully introduced low cost Network Address Servers to many of our clients.
Benefits of Network Address Servers
Small Businesses generally cannot afford to maintain the in-house expertise requied to maintain traditional server solutions. Network Address Servers are typically small linux computers that can be located anywhere in an office, and are controlled through an easy to understand web based interface. These servers are virtually maintenance free, offer manageable security options, and can automatically back up data from each networked computer.
These highly reliable, dedicated servers provide enhanced functionality at a fraction of the cost of traditional Server systems. Are they a replacement for a Windows server? No. However, they provide you with more than 50% of the functionality of the Windows server, which for most small businesses is more than they need. More importantly, they do not require specially trained support staff so you seldom if ever hear those chilling words: "the server is down!"
Some Common Features
Each small business has different data storage requirements and data volumes. Most Network address servers offer at least 2 hard drives, with options ranging to over eight hard drives. This means that they can store all of your data on redundant drive arrays. This means that if one hard drive fails, the other hard drive seamlessly continues to operate and your mission critical data remains safe. Most small businesses can get buy with one or two Network Address Servers.
These Network Address Servers typically offer:
- Folder structures with security options that can be set for different users and groups. In other words, only management and the accountant has access to the accounting files but all users have access to common word files and excel spreadsheets. The owners files are backed up to a folder only accessible by the owner.
- Gigabyte throughput - reading, writing and transferring large files to the server is very quick and most users will see similar performance as if they were saving data on their own hard drives.
- Ability to host web sites - many Network Address Servers offer MySql, Apache, and PHP which means that they are ideal for hosting internal web sites.
- Ability to log onto the server from the Internet. If you are on the road, you can access your office data through the Internet.
- If the server should malfunction it will email you an alert.
- Ability to back the server up to portable hard drives so you can implement an off site data backup strategy.
Small businesses should look into the many benefits of Network Address Servers. They offer improved data management and security and are easy to operate and maintain. |
