Picking the right Server
People who want to customize the system especially the
developers generally go for Linux servers. The advantage of
going for a Linux server is that the underlying code can be
modified and can be used on a wide variety of platforms. Another
option of selecting a server is to go for a remote server
service. The various factors that need to be considered while
selecting a server are speed, large storage capacity,
reliability and security. As a server is expected to provide
services to many client computers at once, speed of operation is
an important factor. The server should have plenty of disk space
if it is to act as a central storage repository. Servers should
be reliable as any breakdown can result in heavy loss. The
server should be having a lockable case of physical security
along with a software security against malicious hackers. It is
always desirable to go for a server having warranty and service
agreement. The server chosen should be of suitable form factor.
Form factor refers to overall size and shape of the server.
A server operating system is designed for stability, reliability
and security. The choice of operating system is determined by
the use to which the server will be put. In general the choice
of server operating system is dependent on familiarity with OS,
total cost of ownership and compatibility with any application
to be run on the server. The server processor should be capable
of handling the operations. The processor varies depending on
the size of business and criticality of the mission or operation
of the server. If the server operation can’t be unavailable for
even short period of time, then it is better to go for hardened
standalone server which is fitted with extra parts like extra
power supply making it more reliable. Another option is to go
for a server cluster which involves two or more servers
connected to a shared storage device. If the applications that
need to be run on the server are of critical behavior, a fault
tolerant server can be selected. The selection of the right
server results in efficient operation resulting in excellent
performance. So now you can see why choosing the right server is
so important to a user.
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