Server Based Support

Server Networks for Small Businesses

In the world of modern small and mid-size businesses, the use of computers is inevitable. Multiple computers and users can be organized in peer-to-peer or server-based networks. There are always several key factors triggering critical questions that won't go away until properly resolved:

• How do we share our data — files, database content, etc.?
• How do we ensure that in case of a computer failure we have a complete backup of all our work?
• How do we collaborate? For instance: several authors making changes to a single file, tracking changes, reverting to prior versions.
• How do we protect our data? Can we set permissions that reflect the structure and policies of our organization?

Even with just three individual computers, finding answers to these questions becomes a dedicated, every-day job. The difficulties of peer-to-peer networks gave rise to the rapid development of File Server technology — the core of a server-based network.

Advantages of Server-Based Networks

• Provides redundancy and security to all information in your organization
• Gracefully resolves challenges of organizing data and maintaining personnel permissions
• Gives you ultimate peace of mind for data safety with centralized backups stored across secure locations
• Management and technical support becomes more versatile, consuming substantially less time and money while providing superior monitoring

Microsoft Small Business Server

The core of a server network is often a Microsoft Small Business Server. It natively integrates with other computer technologies such as Microsoft Office, email solutions, and third-party accounting or legal applications. There are also solutions based on Linux or Apple.

Omega primarily specializes in Microsoft Servers because of the price-to-capability ratio. Small businesses get great value thanks to Microsoft's favorable pricing policies, plus third-party extensions like Avast for Small Business Server bring additional cost advantages.

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If you would like to make the most out of a server-based network for your organization, please don't hesitate to schedule a free consultation.