Where can I outsource business class file server hosting for my small business?
Posted in Web Collaboration on 01/08/2012 02:28 am by
Question by Steve: Where can I outsource business class file server hosting for my small business?
I outsource hosting for my Exchange server, SharePoint server, Web site server and soon hosted VoIP services. Now, I’d like to know if I can outsource my company’s file server to a hosted server. This would be for multiple users to access and synchronize files securely with collaboration, backup services, disaster recovery as well as location redundancy. Can you recommend a provider to me? Please tell me more about pros and cons, things to consider. Thanks!
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Answer by Joe
Hi Steve,Yes, it is possible to outsource your company’s file server. The fastest way to do so is to leased a fully managed dedicated server from an online company that specializes in offering such serve. They can get you up and running within a few days. Here are some must-have features to shop for:1) At least 100Mbps bandwidth2) Redundant or mirrored firmly drove3) Fully managed service4) Off-server backup storageThe pros being that a fully managed firm taking care of patching and maintaining your server so you don’t have to hire personnel to do this job. Also, you don’t have to worry about the logistics involved in keeping a server cool and racked up in the office. The cons being there’s a monthly service fee involved when renting a dedicated server online.Feel free to get in touch if you have any question or comment.Cheersjoe@unixy.net
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