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Servers are everywhere these days. They can help you manage files and printers, host a mail server, secure your company network and generally do more for you than a desktop can. However, knowing that you need a server and actually getting the right one are two different things. This quick walkthrough will help you understand what a server is, how to decide if you need one and how to go about finding the right server to meet your needs.

The answer to this key question is more straightforward than you might imagine. A server is a system specifically designed to hold, manage, send, and process data. The technology behind servers:

You don't want to make technology purchases that won't benefit your business base, facilitate key business processes or otherwise make your life easier. While there is no single test that you can use to determine if you need a server, some general guidelines do apply:- If your office only has three or four staff members who share files across networked computers, surf the Web, or send e-mail, you may not need a server at all. However, once you have 5 or more employees working on a network, a server can provide a central location for your important files, shared applications and other resources you regularly use, like project documents and even an image library. In addition, if you want to implement any of the following systems or applications you'll need a server: