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Question about a business server
Posted on 11/14/14 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 11/14/14 at 1:46 pm
Apparently the server we currently use is on it's deathbed.
This is a medical environment with documentation but our documentation is actually stored at an offsite server.
We have approximately 10 computers on our network.
Do we really need a new server or could we get away with workgroups?
This is a medical environment with documentation but our documentation is actually stored at an offsite server.
We have approximately 10 computers on our network.
Do we really need a new server or could we get away with workgroups?
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Posted on 11/14/14 at 1:47 pm to The Eric
What do you use the server for?
Posted on 11/14/14 at 1:51 pm to tom
It used to be used to store documentation data but we no longer use it like that.
The IT people said it would be easier to run a mass firewall and keep all computers malware/virus software updated.
I was skeptical about this. While it may make it easier, it wouldn't be impossible to impose firewall sanctions and keep virus software updated
The IT people said it would be easier to run a mass firewall and keep all computers malware/virus software updated.
I was skeptical about this. While it may make it easier, it wouldn't be impossible to impose firewall sanctions and keep virus software updated
Posted on 11/14/14 at 2:19 pm to The Eric
Do you use it for HIPAA style group policies?
With the data being elsewhere, not sure the backup functionality on the workstations would be as needed, but also a plus.
With the data being elsewhere, not sure the backup functionality on the workstations would be as needed, but also a plus.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 2:45 pm to The Eric
I'm guessing you guys are running AD on the server. Are you guys using roaming profiles? Any Group Policy stuff? Exchange? Do you like the way things are set up now? Costs an issue?
I'm not 100% where the firewall comes into this though. While my HIPAA experience isn't very deep, you should be running a good firewall anyhow. If you already have a sufficient one in place, not sure why you need to buy a new one unless I'm misunderstanding something.
I'm not 100% where the firewall comes into this though. While my HIPAA experience isn't very deep, you should be running a good firewall anyhow. If you already have a sufficient one in place, not sure why you need to buy a new one unless I'm misunderstanding something.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 3:51 pm to 3deadtrolls
we have remote access to offsite servers for our documentation. It is not specifically linked to our place of business as i can pull up my remote desktop at home from my PC.
I do believe that we currently are able to sign on at any work station right now with our user ID's but to be honest all of us only ever log on to our own workstation which would eliminate the need for a linked network user name.
Just trying to help figure out if it's really a necessity as we have been brainstorming and can't find too many reasons.
The IT company would have us believe it is necessary but that is likely due to the nice paycheck that would go into their pocket for setup.
I do believe that we currently are able to sign on at any work station right now with our user ID's but to be honest all of us only ever log on to our own workstation which would eliminate the need for a linked network user name.
Just trying to help figure out if it's really a necessity as we have been brainstorming and can't find too many reasons.
The IT company would have us believe it is necessary but that is likely due to the nice paycheck that would go into their pocket for setup.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 4:01 pm to The Eric
From what you've described you guys don't have to have a server. The workstations would need to be removed from the domain and local accounts would need to be created for anyone wanting to login at each workstation. Would need to make sure the router/firewall is handling DHCP and DNS functions.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 4:07 pm to broadhead
Piggyback off the thread --->
So my lab is looking to expand our presence and make our computationally intensive modeling a little easier. We currently have a small cluster (5 comps) but we were discussing potentially putting in a small server to handle our websites and data (image, video, etc) as well.
Do we even need to go with a server, or should we just sort of run everything through the central on the cluster?
So my lab is looking to expand our presence and make our computationally intensive modeling a little easier. We currently have a small cluster (5 comps) but we were discussing potentially putting in a small server to handle our websites and data (image, video, etc) as well.
Do we even need to go with a server, or should we just sort of run everything through the central on the cluster?
Posted on 11/14/14 at 4:14 pm to CptBengal
CptBengal, yes I would recommend a server in this instance.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 4:14 pm to The Eric
Go to the cloud. Any decent IT provider would be able to set you up with a cloud based solution that could meet your needs, and in the long run it should be cheaper than having to maintain your own hardware.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 4:55 pm to Schwartz
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Go to the cloud. Any decent IT provider would be able to set you up with a cloud based solution that could meet your needs, and in the long run it should be cheaper than having to maintain your own hardware.
Probably so, but as ADLSUNSU mentioned, be aware of any HIPAA issues with cloud based solutions since this is a medical office. I don't deal with HIPAA much anymore in my current role, so not sure what is compliant and not compliant these days.
This post was edited on 11/14/14 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 11/15/14 at 11:18 am to 3deadtrolls
AWS, Azure, and whatever VMware is calling theirs this week are all kosher.
Posted on 11/15/14 at 1:10 pm to The Eric
Cloud is the answer. Why aren't they proposing this? You still may need some smaller server, it just depends on the whole setup.
Be aware you will have recurrent costs and may need more bandwidth.
Be aware you will have recurrent costs and may need more bandwidth.
Posted on 11/15/14 at 2:12 pm to VetteGuy
Medical images are large in file size so I don't think this works well in the cloud. You're going to need higher upload speeds from your ISP will bring up the costs for this solution. For medical I wouldn't trust the cloud.
Posted on 11/15/14 at 2:22 pm to broadhead
Agreed, to really give an analysis, a chargeable, onsite would be required.
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