Servers & Workstations

Hardware for securing servers

The key to securing a transactional database is placing a firewall between a web server and database server. Protect files that contain customer information with a security appliance; place it between where sensitive data is stored and your internet-facing web server.

Hardware for shared application servers

Collaboration software hosted on a production server benefits from enterprise disk storage (SAS interface) and error correcting ECC RAM for faster, more accurate versioning. Avoid virtual instances as they slow performance of applications, install a Hardware RAID and network card for shorter backup times.

Should you build a server for business?

Unless you’re a systems integrator, consensus among hardware architects favors buying a prebuilt server for running business systems. Manufacturer support and warranty are too valuable to pass up. In your test lab you can use a cheap server assembled from parts.

Can you order a custom server from an account executive?

Yes. Call with hardware configurations and account executives can source HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkServer to your specifications. Keep in mind pricing for server combos online may not include disk storage pay attention to the copy on the product page for online purchasing.

Can Newegg Business help with Windows Server licensing?

Yes. Server licensing is one of the most convoluted and confusing IT decisions you will face. You can waste hours reading and deciphering rules for software procurement. Do you want to get better value? Call account executives with accreditation in Windows Server 2016, and take advantage of free expertise. Never overpay for device CALs and user CALs again. Note that prebuilt servers online computers may include server software so check the text on the product page closely.

Which server chassis fits your business?

• New mini-servers pack serious computing power in a text-book sized case and make a good single-use application server or box for shared storage.
• A tower server resembles a desktop computer. A workable cheap server but has a couple drawbacks. Tower server run hot when clustered, and Ethernet cables tend to tangle when multiple Ethernet cables connect.
• You might opt for Rack-mounted servers with onboard fan cooling, accommodates neat cabling, and stackable for efficiency.
• Even smaller are Blade Servers rest inside enclosures that containing power cords and Ethernet cabling for the neatest look money can buy.

What comes with a barebones system?

Barebones means chassis and motherboard only. You need to buy server parts separately, the processor, server memory, drives, and power supply to install yourself. An account executive can find other components you need to complete the build. Note that a barebones system will require purchasing server software, or an open source distribution like Linux, Apache, Python, PHP, Perl, or whatever you choose.

What do RAID enclosures do?

Enclosures for external RAID adds protection around a disk redundancy setup you attach to production server. Depending on how many drives a storage array has, a server duplicates saved data across two or more drives called a RAID. Standard setups mirror drives for backup, a server with a RAID controller stripes data across different areas of drive platters. The server reads and writes in the same striping pattern.

SATA drives vs enterprise SAS hard drives

Drives for server motherboards have error correction built in the firmware, and a faster SAS interface. Servers run 24/7 in many instances, and enterprise drives are built to endure that wear and tear. An enterprise hard drive have a longer (five or seven year) warranty. Manufacturers make hard drives especially for RAID setup in addition to enterprise storage.