Managers are sometimes put off from performing vital upgrades to their server hardware because of uncertainty about which operating system their new servers should run. The variety and the cost of the options in the marketplace is daunting to say the least. Organisations frequently avoid the issue, and choose to stay with their old kit. However, this can be short-sighted for two reasons: firstly, older operating systems are out of support, and can be vulnerable to attacks and viruses. Secondly, the more modern alternatives offer advanced features and proven robustness.

Dean & Hilton can recommend the right solution for you. Perhaps the Microsoft model is correct, with all the powerful features and integration that come as standard. Maybe a smaller offering from Microsoft, Small Business Server, will offer all the features you need at a fraction of the price. Perhaps your server needs are relatively simple, and one of the Open Source alternatives (such as Linux or BSD) will provide the feature-set and reliability you want, at a price suited to a smaller budget. Whatever you choose, we can install and migrate your current systems to a suitable platform.

Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 provides a cost effective way for firms with less than 25 employees to benefit from Mircosoft's server technologies.