Start-up costs for a business are always a hassle. Thanks to the recent recession, things are as tight as ever. You are smart and have managed to cut costs from your budget, but you know there are even more ways you can save a few bucks. We can help. Here is a handy guide to setting up a server room. As important as a server room may be, it doesn't have to bleed you dry.

The first thing you need to do is discover the ideal server room. Just like all roads lead to Rome, all cables will lead to your server room. It should then make sense to attempt to discover a room that is more or less centrally located. This way, all those cables will have to travel less distance and you eliminate many turns and twists on their route. You also want to locate a room that is readily accessible. No need to stumble through the janitor’s closet on your way to the server room. Don’t forget to take growth into consideration. After all, you expect your business to grow and when it does, you need your servers to grow with it.

One of the best ways to save money is by ignoring the most expensive switches, hubs and routers. There are name brands out there that manufacture very reliable network equipment at a decent price. So do your homework.

When in the market for servers, check out Dell; their products accommodate a wide range of budgets and needs. To further save money, check out our line of refurbished Dell servers.