“Smaller networks are where an experienced engineer is most needed, and least likely to happen”

How to turn your speedy laptop into a slow-moving fossil, plus why small businesses should sometimes think big and old when it comes to servers

I’m shocked to report that for the first time ever, I’ve been accused of overkill. As regular readers will know, I have a distinct preference for older, ex-corporate grade servers over the expensive servers that are presented as being “just right for the job”. Mostly this comes from casting a jaundiced eye over the warranties you can expect from the server companies, plus a trail of projects in which I was parachuted in when either the small print, or the man-ina-van, didn’t quite meet the customer’s expectations. The commonly held view is that a small business server has a much lower priority for repairs than a big-company machine. Large companies pay real money for 24-hour service, although even here the small print can bite back: some 24-hour contracts say you can…

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PC Pro (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2024

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