Is a Hybrid Server Solution Right for You?

Do you already use cloud servers? Chances are that the answer is yes, whether it’s for personal, small business, or enterprise use.

Cloud Computing (or Cloud Solutions) is what happens when any data or processes required to run your business are not stored on-site at your office location, but rather are stored in “The Cloud”, or in other words, across the internet in a data center.

This can include your data (files), email, website, and database servers. This technology allows you to access services and data from different locations. It’s the technology that houses your Gmail, your Dropbox, or other shared storage services.

Like any technology solution, there are pros and cons to using cloud servers. And whether you choose to use them is entirely up to your unique demands. There is even a hybrid solution that may just be the perfect solution to your business needs.

Here at Info-Tech, we partner with many established cloud solutions providers and offer a wide range of solutions from the very basic to fully co-located hosted solutions for your data and apps. In other words, we offer tailored cloud solutions.

Every business has technology and data management needs; they differ slightly depending on the type of business and its size, but the needs are generally the same. We take your specifics and implement existing ‘tested’ solutions to create a tailored ‘hybrid’ server solution that best fits your business. Custom-crafted for you, within your budget, and can be modified any time.

We can prepare a storage solution that is clear, simple, and easy to understand and implement on a budget in the time frame desired.

If your old server is bringing you down, what are your options? Here are some options to consider, but before making a final decision we recommend a consultation with one of our Virtual CIOs who will likely recommend an assessment.

On-Premises Servers (think old school)

On-premises servers mean your company’s server is hosted within your organization’s infrastructure and, in many cases, physically onsite. You are responsible for backup, updates, and security. This option leaves you in charge, but extra storage needs mean you’ll have to pay to upgrade. You should also have an excellent backup plan in place (offline and separate).

This solution could be all your company needs.

Cloud Servers

Your data is housed off-site, in the cloud. This allows you to access all your company data from any device, in any location. Great for dispersed or remote workers. You will never have to worry about replacing or updating server hardware, but you may have to pay more to store more, scaling your capacity according to your needs.

Back-ups should happen regularly and if you go with a reputable service provider, your data should be well protected!

Hybrid Server Solutions

A hybrid server solution is a mix of both. You can store the info that you need to access from anywhere on the cloud and house other data with an on-premises server – fitting both your budget and storage needs.

Get in touch and our team will walk you through your options!