For businesses with one to five staff members, a basic peer-to-peer setup using directly networked PCs may be sufficient to perform key functions. BUT this also limits performance, security and expansion possibilities – especially when you come to add more users.

Server-based networks can help, providing the same essential networking capabilities of peer-to-peer, plus faster and sustained performance, enhanced security and reliability, and more flexibility to add PCs or upgrade systems

Why you need a Server Solution

Once you have five or more employees working together on a network, a server provides a central location. In addition, if you want to implement any of the following systems or applications, you’ll need a server:

• File and print/fax
• Mail and messaging
• Firewall or other security system
• Company Web site and/or intranet
• Database or e-commerce solution

True server networks provide greater security and reliability, more efficient resource sharing and a stronger platform for growth than standalone PCs or peer-to-peer networks of 1–5 users

The entry-level server network ideal for between 5–50 users – provides faster access, multi-user processing, the ability to share resources, greater expansion possibilities, RAID securities on the disk and continuous operation. It enhances internal and external communication, collaboration and management with the Windows Small Business Server 2003. Plus, it enables seamless connection to reliable backup technologies for data protection