So your small business has finally grown large enough that you need to purchase your first server. That’s a very exciting time as it means your business is expanding! It’s completely understandable that there is some trepidation as acquiring a server is a bit of a big decision. Good news - Here at Server World we can help you find the best deal on refurbished servers for your small business so that you aren’t spending an arm and a leg on brand new ones. Pus, they work just as well.

Some Server Basics.

Even though a small, refurbished server may not look much different from a high-end desktop computer, the two machines are designed for very different tasks. A desktop computer is designed for one person and gives them a user-friendly operating system to run applications like Word, send an email, or browse the internet. A server runs a specialized operating system designed to support many users. It can use multiuser applications like email, messaging, and print servers, databases, and enterprise resource planning.

Choose The Right Server For Your Needs.

There are big names in the server market: Dell, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, Lenovo, and Oracle. Choosing the right refurbished server depends largely on the applications you intend to run on it. If you’re only going to be using file sharing, automated client backup, and light-duty remote access for PCs (normally ten or fewer), you should consider a NAS or Windows Home Server Machine. If your business is a bit bigger or you need to operate email or manage complex databases, you’ll want a more robust option such as a tower, rack, or blade server.