Linux business server

If your organisation has 10 or more computers, then you should really start to look at implementing at least one central server. A server is a computer system which has been designed to support multiple users. It acts as a central resource and serves email, File & print and data storage to all your computers in your organisation.

This allows you to centrally manage your resource's for security, backups and portability. Staff can utilise any of your 10 computers and access the data and services required.

Servers run a server operating system. Just like the server hardware, the operating system has been designed specifically to provide services to multiple users at the same time. This is because the demands placed on the server are higher than a normal desktop computer. Servers are designed to be even more robust than a desktop computer. Unlike failure on a desktop computer, failure of any kind on a server will affect a large number of people at once.

These extra features do generally make servers more expensive than desktop computers. However this is offset by the benefits which a server provides.

One of the most popular server operating systems is a operating system called Linux. Linux is showing year on year growth. Last reports by the IDC indicate that Linux has 12.7% growth.

Why is Linux growing in popularity?

No expensive Client Access Licences (CAL). You are not charged extra for letting your staff connect to your server. This saves you money as your company grows.

Linux can be configured to work with your Windows desktop computers. Your computer users do not require retraining.

Linux is very efficient. Linux places less demand on your server hardware. This allows you to extend the life of your hardware.

Run multiple servers on one server using built in server virtualisation.

Due it's modular design. Linux is extremely virus resistant. While not immune to security exploits, Linux virus's are extremely rare.

Linux has a wide range of support options, Either directly from Linux distributors , or from system integrators and consultants. This means you are never stuck for support when required.

Linux has a wide range of supporting software which are often packaged with Linux. This means you do not always have to purchase extra software to obtain a functional server.

Can Linux Business Server work for me?

Linux Business Server provides organisations with the opportunity to :

Reduce software licensing burdens, both financially and compliance auditing.
Rapidly deploy servers, unrestrained by licensing violations.
Scale servers, unrestrained by product placement boundaries such as “Standard”, “Premium” , “Enterprise” and “Webserver“. It just works.

These benefits allow business owners to focus on business objectives unrestrained by information technology. Linux and Open Source tools in general allow you to respond quickly when you need to direct your business in ever changing directions. This level of agility is vital in today's competitive global environment.