Servers are more robust than odrinary PC Workstations. They have more
components such as two or more hard drives, high speed processors, multiple
processors, data backup systems, etc. They are built to provide processing
capability to multiple remote workstaions in a network configuration.
Benefits of choosing a Server over PC's:.
Accessability
Data stored on a server can be sharred easily over the entire network or
remotely accessed via the Web using secure software. Newtork speed is
increased and data reliability improved. Security is controlled at a single
location.
Costs
The purchase cost is quite a bit more than a PC because it has more
hardware and storage devices. The Server is designed to handle the
workload of 5 or more PC Workrstations without system drag.
Rugged
Well designed Servers have reliability, speed, backup capabilities, and
redundency built in. They are intended to be used in networks serving
five or more PC's or Thin Clients or systems running a large SQL software
base. The Server is the Heart of your Network System.
Upgradable
The well designed server can be upgraded with newer, better and faster
hardware, storage devices and software as your needs change.