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Your paper is very informative and helpful for a sales person. Whereby the salesman can accurately access the customer’s needs and hence provide the best solution at a affordable cost to win the business. A win win situation.

— Mark King

The server is at my company has been a unstable lately and I was torn between purchasing a brand new server and opting for a refurbished one. Thank you for pointing out the good side of using a refurbished server. I like how you highlighted that spare parts for a refurbished server are readily available and that it can be shipped as fast as possible. I will consider getting a refurbished server for my company. https://www.2ndgear.com/

— Prianneka

Thanks for reaching out, TJ. Would love some more information on what you’re looking for, will be getting in touch with you via email!

— TechMike

Sir,

I am trying to buy a server which can be used for a dental practice. I want the server to support cloud-based sharing of patient information. Among that is CT scans and other 2d radiology along with other patient specific infomation which can be large files.

TY

— TJ Rattan

  • Setup and Configure IDRAC for DELL Poweredge servers

    By Mike
    To begin your Dell IDRAC setup, turn on your Dell PowerEdge 12th Gen system (R420/R520/R620/R720/R820) Press <F2> to enter System Setup Main Menu screen as soon as you see the option for it on the top right of your screen, as shown in the picture below 3. Scroll down to “iDRAC Settings” in the System Setup Main Menu (F2 > iDRAC Settings), as shown below, and hit <Enter...
  • How Much RAM Do I Need?

    How Much RAM Do I Need?

    By Mike
    How Much RAM Do I Need? When deciding on what server to purchase, and specifically what specifications are needed, many often wonder how to decide on the total memory capacity that they would need. Unlike storage, you can get away with having very little memory on your server since the minimum requirements, technically speaking, are quite low; e.g., 4GB-8GB of memory is technically eno...
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  • Purchasing a Server for a Small Business

    Purchasing a Server for a Small Business

    By Mike
    Considering purchasing a server for your small business? Deciding on the right server is often challenging. There are many factors to consider. We have outlined many of the ones we consider to be key factors below. 1. Businesses Still Buy Servers in the Age of Cloud? They do. There are multiple reasons to buy servers for small businesses. While some businesses are increasingly using...
  • Server Guide

    Server Guide

    By Mike
    1. Server Noise Level One question we get asked a lot by customers shopping for a server is "How Noisy Will My Server Be?". It is especially important to take this under consideration if you plan on keeping your server in or near a living space. We decided to take the guess work out of this and recorded the noise levels in dB (decibals) of Dell and HP servers and compared them to noise levels o...
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  • Dell PowerEdge R720 Review

    Dell PowerEdge R720 Review

    By Mike
    Dell PowerEdge R720 Review The Dell PowerEdge R720 server is a 12th generation Dell PowerEdge server. It is a rack-mountable 2U (two rack units / 2RU) server that comes with two processor sockets and supports the Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors (v1 and v2). Dell PowerEdge R720 Servers support up to 768GB of DDR3 (PC3 ECC Registered) memory. Dell’s R720 and R720xd come in variou...
  • 5 Reasons Why Refurbished Servers Are Better

    5 Reasons Why Refurbished Servers Are Better

    By Mike
    When making your next purchasing decision with regards to your IT hardware infrastructure, you may have a lot of questions. Determining what servers would be best suitable for your needs could also be challenging, and will depend on the specific IT projects for which you are planning. You will likely need something reliable, something affordable, and something that has a very short lead-t...
  • Dell PowerEdge R710 Server Review

    Dell PowerEdge R710 Server Review

    By Mike
    Dell PowerEdge R710 Server Review
  • Dell PowerEdge Servers Comparison Chart

    Dell PowerEdge Servers Comparison Chart

    By Mike
    Servers’ management is not an easy task; it is often quite challenging. The system administrator – who has ultimate control – is in charge of keeping the servers running efficiently, and performing optimally. Servers are designed to introduce the modernization of Information Technology (IT). The largest Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), such as Dell and HP, design servers that s...
  • Upgrading a Server: What to Know

    Upgrading a Server: What to Know

    By Mike
    Server hardware is a significant investment for any business. Maintaining it and maximizing its potential helps a business stay competitive, especially when purchasing new hardware isn’t an option. In this case, a server hardware upgrade can help keep a server relevant.
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  • Selecting a server: Six assessments

    Selecting a server: Six assessments

    By Mike
    Servers have transformed the way small businesses operate. As prices are on the decline and the level of efficiency is improving, now seems like an optimal time to begin using a server in your business. Only, you don’t know which to choose. Deciding on a server can be a daunting task--from wrapping your head around the jargon to understanding your options to finally making the right choice. But it doesn’t have to be.
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