The Server Scenario: Do You Know Where

Your Server Is?

Regional IT Infrastructure Operations and Green Data Centre Conference

The Server Scenario

SERVER(Computing)

• A computer or device on a network that manages network resources.

• Many type of Servers; example• File Server• Print Server• Database Server• Etc……

• Server are often dedicated

• On multiprocessing operating systems - a single computer can execute several programs at once

Most Common Use

a server is a physical computer dedicated to run one or more services to serve the

needs of the users of other computers on a network. Depending on the computing

service that it offers it could be a database server, file server, mail server,

print server, web server, gaming server, or some other kind of server.

Top 5 Server Terms

WEB Servers - computers that deliver (serves up) Web pages

Proxy Servers – It sits between a client application, such as a Web browser, and a real server.

Dedicated Servers - a single computer in a network reserved for serving the needs of the network

Application Servers - a program that handles all application operations between users and an organization's backend business applications or databases

Cloud Servers - hosting services are made available to customers on demand via the Internet

Does My SMB Need a Server?

Do I need A Server?

Does your business have more than 5 employees? If your answer is “Yes,”

then your business should be using a server network

The Mistake SMBs Make

• They continue adding workstation to their peer to peer network

• Peer-to-peer networks don't provide them with much in the way of security and resource sharing.

• They often have problems accessing workstations, lose data due to viruses or spyware, or experience intermittent Internet problems

But what exactly is a Server?

• Many people are under the misconception that a server is no different from a typical desktop PC.

• While almost any PC that meets the minimum hardware requirements can run the server operating system, that doesn't make it a true server

• Even if the desktop had similar processor speeds, memory and storage capacity, it still isn't a replacement for a real server

Engineered for different purposes

• A server is engineered to manage, store, send and process data, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 356 days a year.

• It need to be far more reliable than their desktop counterparts.

• Some servers will include:

• - Duel processors; either equipped or capable

• - Redundant hard drives or power supplies

• - Hot swappable components

• - Are scalable; to meet current, as well as future needs

• - Can process data faster and more efficiently

Server Benefits

• File and Network security

• Increased reliability

• Centralized data storage and shared resources

• Virus Management

• Centralized Backup

Find the Right Server

• Choosing your OS.

• When it comes to choosing an operating system for your server, there really aren't a lot of options — Windows or Linux.

• A Linux-based OS does a fine job. It's reliable and has modest hardware requirements.

• A few Options available:• Standard Servers• Cloud Computing Environment

Will I have to replace my Server in SIX months?

Yes, you need a server / How Much it Cost? / Now you concerned with the prospect of having to replace your server in six months or so

Before investing in a new server, you need to consider its applications, storage, processor, and form factor, as well as the

server's life expectancy and ROI

How Long Will My Server Last?

• Since servers are typically configured with built-in redundancy and high-quality, enterprise-grade components, in most cases you can expect your server to last much longer than six months.

• The more realistic timeframe for the life expectancy of a server is between three and five years

• There are several key reasons to consider either replacing your server or transitioning it to handle less mission-critical tasks as it gets closer to four or five years of age.

• OR current trend, an option for dedicated Hosting; colocation or cloud hosting environment

When Should I Replace My Server?

• Servers are typically replaced when the server service contract expires or when the cost-to-performance ratio gets too high.

• Server service contract expiration - The purchase of a server typically includes a limited-period service contract through either the server vendor or a third-party service; when a company's vendor service contract expires, most businesses either replace the server or transition it to handle tasks that aren't as critical to the ongoing operation of the business.

• A significant increase in the server’s cost-to-performance ratio is often a key impetus for its replacement.

Server Replacement Options Summary

If you can gain performance benefits and/or cost efficiency by purchasing a new server, of if the likelihood of failure and risk of downtime becomes too great, you'll know it's time to replace your server.  While hardware parts can fail at any time, with the higher-quality components used in servers as well as the built-in redundancy for failproof operation, in most cases you can expect your new server to last much longer than six months.

Before investing in a new server, you need to consider its applications, storage, processor, and form factor, as well as the server's life expectancy and RO

Did You Know Where Your Server Is?

The Future of Computing

• The future of computing can be described as a data center that is a dynamic environment consisting of pools of high-performing computing resources that can be centrally managed, readily automated and efficiently maintained

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