Yesterday, Ohio-based CRU Solutions released a list of their top 10 tips for creating an efficient server environment for an SMB. The company, which has been in operation since 1982, currently serves organizations of 10-100 members in the Cleveland, OH, area.
CRU Solutions top 10 tips are based on the belief that the server network acts as an ecosystem. To keep the entire system healthy, CRU Solutions recommends the following:
- Server: CRU Solutions suggests finding a server that is competitively priced and that will allow the user’s organization to meet current needs as well as have room for future needs.
- Backup: Organizations should look for a comprehensive solution with timely backup and recovery schedules. A solution with encrypted offsite options during downtime is preferable.
- Battery backup: Invest in a backup battery to allow the server system to safely shut down in the event of an emergency or blackout.
- Perform a security and connectivity review: CRU Solutions encourages organizations to ensure they have the proper connectivity and internet speed to meet their needs.
- Remain up to date with licensing: Keeping licenses up to date and legally compliant may help avoid risky fines, particularly with any Microsoft software.
- Invest in good anti-virus/anti-malware: CRU Solutions encourages all SMBs to take this tip seriously so they may keep their network and data secure.
- Utilize a good E-mail solution: to reduce spam
- Remote Access: CRU Solutions suggests finding a Remote Access solution that will offer flexibility and convenience to employees while maintaining proper organization security.
- Schedule downtime for installation: This tip will allow an organization to make a smoother, better planned transition to the new server
- Monitoring: Finally, CRU Solutions encourages SMBs to work with a Managed IT Services professional to monitor the network. This tip can reduce issue resolution time to minutes, as opposed to hours.
For more information about CRU Solutions, please visit the site here.
