Server Installation & Maintenance
In a networked environment it makes sense to run the functions and services shared by multiple workstations (users) on dedicated server machines. Servers bring centralized configuration and data management, making it easy to handle user and access rights, data storage, and backups efficiently.
To protect your data, we recommend RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, which guards against storage disk failure. It keeps systems running continuously, without data loss or service outages, and
- where available - allows automatic failover to a dedicated backup storage device.
It’s worth noting that RAID arrays don’t protect against failures of other hardware components (memory, CPU, motherboard, disk controller, etc.), or against data loss caused by user error - so regular backups are strongly recommended in every case.
Where the server has internet access (over a dedicated, restricted, encrypted channel), remote management tools become available, extending to workstations as well. This lets us resolve system-administration tasks (installs, updates, configuration changes) and any issues that arise quickly and efficiently.
Beyond management tooling, remote access to services can also be provided via VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology, giving secure remote access to company documents, email, applications and other shared resources.
Depending on load and hardware performance, a single server can handle multiple roles at once (e.g. file server, DHCP, print server), or run several independent operating systems side by side using virtualization
- delivering a cost-effective, secure, and easily expandable office environment.
Most commonly used server applications
- File and print servers - network sharing of folders, files and printers with access control.
- DHCP and DNS services - automatic network IP address assignment, name resolution, domain name caching.
- Proxy servers, firewalls - filtering unauthorized intrusion attempts, access control, bandwidth limiting, statistics.
- Email - handling inbound and outbound mail, virus and spam filtering, backups, forwarding.
- Database and directory services - SQL-based database servers and LDAP directories for fast, optimized lookups of centrally stored data.
- FTP and web servers - for internet file sharing, web applications (intranet), and running websites and portals.
- VPN and remote management tools - secure remote access to shared resources.
- Automated backup solutions - custom, automated backup strategies, spanning multiple servers and workstations if needed.
We install and operate both Linux and Microsoft Windows-based servers. For a quote, please contact us or send us a message through the contact form.