It is well recognized that successful corporate IT environments include business servers that dependably provide services such as networking, Internet connectivity, file sharing, data backup, and security. To ensure that your business servers work optimally, they must have the appropriate operating systems installed.

Preferred Operating Systems

As an IT support firm with a national presence, SRV as a Microsoft Certified Partner has extensive experience with the many different OS platforms and recommends that you consider the following operating systems for your corporate IT environment:

Microsoft offers two of the most popular server operating systems available. Microsoft operating systems are well supported with frequent updates and patches to protect your business’ IT environment. SRV has found that Microsoft server operating systems are stable, easy to support and maintain which makes them an excellent addition to your IT environment. As a recognized Microsoft Certified partner, SRV is consistently able to provide your company with volume discounting and extra perks that your company couldn’t get on its own. Microsoft’s two newest server operating systems are as follows:

• 2008 Server is intended for companies with more than 75 users and can support 64bit processor chips. This OS includes Hyper-V, Microsoft’s virtualization software.
• 2008 Small Business Server is intended for companies with less than 75 users. In addition to the server OS, it also includes Microsoft’s Exchange and SQL software within a single bundle.

APPLE offers the OS X operating systems to support companies that run Mac computers. IT companies suggest that design, architectural, and engineering firms, as well as other businesses that are dependent upon graphic intensive and multimedia programs consider the Mac platform. The OS X platform is extremely stable, and easy to maintain. The two newest Mac operating systems are as follows:

• OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard takes advantage of faster 64bit processor chips, making it twice as fast as 10.5. While this OS will not work on 32bit processors, this OS is a good choice to keep in mind when you are purchasing new hardware.
• OS X 10.7 Lion the latest Apple OS takes advantage of faster 64bit processor chips and adds groundbreaking technologies making it even faster than 10.6

Linux is an excellent OS for companies that need to use proprietary applications. Linux was created with open-source coding, allowing anyone to write programs for it. IT support firms suggest that businesses that need a high level of OS customization consider this platform. Because there are numerous versions of Linux operating systems available, it can be difficult to find technical support for many of the operating systems. SRV recommends that companies that need a highly customizable OS consider one of the three following versions.

• redhat is a free, high-end Linux server OS that is best for companies that depend upon consistently available services. While this OS will guarantee that your critical services are always available, it is a high maintenance OS that requires frequent support.
• Debian is a free Linux server OS that also includes a selection of productivity applications. Because this OS is updated and maintained by volunteers, support can be limited.
• SuSE/Novell is a free Linux server OS that has become one of the most popular Linux operating systems for businesses. This Linux OS is easy to maintain and has a number of resources available if your business needs support.

SRV can provide you solutions to all your communication needs.

• 1. Broadband , ADSL, Fiber optic data lines and Satellite data services
• 2. PBX Systems, VoIP, 3G Data Services, Cellular services. Worldwide data roaming solutions
• 3. Communication solutions for remote links via Wi-Fi and Laser and broadband to connect to your home, business or any other location using secure VPN, RDP and Terminal Services

We also have technologies such as Load Balancing, Wan backup, 3G fallback, and bandwidth allocation, all to ensure that your business stays online, your emails go out and your phones work!