Why You Should Be Outsourcing Your Server Management

Regardless of how big or small your business is, chances are you have at least one server unit that holds sensitive data. Ask yourself this question: do you have the knowledge and expertise to properly care for and maintain that server unit? The best way to ensure your business takes care of its server technology is to work with a managed service provider. Here's why:

You Don’t Have Time for Server Management

How much time do you currently dedicate to server management?

Chances are it’s not enough to provide the kind of management these units need. Most businesses with in-house servers need an in-house IT technician who can handle all these tasks, but again, small businesses often lack the budget to hire in-house technicians for this purpose. This means other employees have to pick up the slack, but, well, they have their own responsibilities to handle.

If you want your team to focus on their own jobs rather than the demands of your server infrastructure, hire a managed service provider for this highly-specialized task.

You Don’t Have the Resources for Server Management

Do you know what resources go into managing an on-premise server?

Not only do you have to find space to store it, but you also have to store it in a specific type of environment. Some businesses think storing it in an air-conditioned closet is enough, but in all honesty, these pieces of hardware should be in climate-controlled environments, like server cabinets, that can keep them regulated. If you go to any data center, you’ll see that this is the standard practice.

When you outsource server management to a provider like Virtual Business Solutions, we can host your servers in this type of environment, and you can access everything you need virtually from anywhere.

You Don’t Have the Expertise for Server Management

At the end of the day, you don’t want to piecemeal together your server management strategy.

You want dedicated technicians with years of experience handling these complex pieces of machinery. A managed service provider can ensure that your servers receive the maintenance and management required to properly care for these hardware units.

The peace of mind that comes from knowing your servers are well-cared-for cannot be understated, so don’t be afraid to let a provider handle this important task for you.

If your business is ready to outsource server management, don’t wait any longer. Contact Virtual Business Solutions at (504) 840-9800 ext. 105 for more information on how you can let go of server management and maintenance for good.