Several factors deter businesses of all sizes from transitioning to the cloud or from it to dedicated server infrastructures. The primary concern is cost: as a business expands, the expenses associated with public cloud services can skyrocket, making the operation of private or hybrid clouds or dedicated server networks across various data centers a more appealing option.
Another significant concern is server security. Despite high ratings from Gartner and Forrester for cloud security services, ongoing scandals involving data leaks from AWS and other providers, including sensitive corporate and US Department of Defense information, have left many business owners apprehensive.
A further critical factor is the substantial investment many companies have already made in their existing hardware and software systems. Transitioning to the cloud would require a significant financial outlay and considerable effort, causing widespread reluctance among companies globally to embark on this route, despite the potential for performance improvements.
Moreover, as cloud computing has become the norm, attracting top-tier software engineers to work on advancing cloud-based infrastructures has become easier, leaving those in need of high-quality IT engineers for dedicated server support facing challenges. The demand for skilled professionals significantly outstrips the available talent pool, making it increasingly difficult to find exceptional IT engineers for dedicated server maintenance year after year.
This explains the continued high demand for third-party server management services, with Managed Service Providers such as IT-Outsource.io possessing extensive experience in handling these responsibilities.
Our services encompass a comprehensive suite of server management and analysis offerings, including:
- Evaluating server configurations to ensure the health of your infrastructure
- Designing and configuring server infrastructures
- Administering servers remotely in third-party data centers
- Installing and setting up operating systems (Windows Server/*nix OS)
- Implementing and configuring Microsoft SQL server and MySQL server services
- Assessing server security and compliance
Your business stands to benefit significantly from each of these services.
Evaluation of server configuration to conduct health checks on the current infrastructure.Regarding server configuration analysis for health checks, every organization aims to develop and maintain its server infrastructure optimally, leveraging the strategic insight, skills, and technology at its disposal. Over time, however, staff changes occur, and new hardware and software models emerge. IT departments may find themselves managing complex, outdated infrastructures with components that are seldom examined.
Periodically, companies seek to verify their systems are operating at peak efficiency, necessitating a thorough assessment of their existing infrastructure. Engaging a third-party company like IT-Outsource.io for this task eliminates biases such as the mentality of "it's always been done this way, so there's no need to change." Without such preconceptions, they can comprehensively map out your infrastructure and identify opportunities to redesign it for enhanced resilience and performance.
Server Infrastructure Design and Configuration ServicesAfter mapping your current server infrastructure and identifying any redundancies and bottlenecks, the team at IT-Outsource.io can begin the process of redesigning it for enhanced cost-efficiency. In certain projects, we have successfully decommissioned up to 60% of existing servers, reconfiguring the remainder into a more efficient virtual cluster using Docker, which resulted in running customer workloads with a 300% increase in efficiency.
Remote Server Administration ServicesThe management of existing servers remains a critical component of our managed server services. Our team has vast experience in this area, overseeing server farms for businesses of various sizes and sectors—including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, retail, advertising, hospitality, medical services, event planning, finance, banks, and government organizations worldwide.
Installation and Configuration of Operating Systems (Windows Server/*nix OS)Hardware and software can quickly become obsolete. It's not uncommon for organizations to continue using unsupported operating systems for years, particularly when they rely on third-party software modules that are no longer updated. The remedy involves transferring crucial data to external storage solutions and overhauling outdated infrastructures and functionalities, as newer operating system versions often include the capabilities provided by previous custom modules.
Installation and Configuration of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL Server ServicesMicrosoft SQL Server and MySQL are integral to many data management systems and processes. Like server hardware and operating systems, these services require updates over time. Thankfully, with continuous releases of new versions, businesses need only engage a dependable service provider to update their systems to the latest technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and MySQL Server 8.0.
Server Security and Compliance AssessmentWhile a dedicated server network can offer a solid security foundation, it must also adhere to strict regulatory standards to ensure compliance with legal obligations. Regular server security and compliance assessments are crucial, particularly for entities interacting with governmental bodies. IT-Outsource.io is equipped to conduct thorough evaluations to determine the security status of your servers.
Dedicated and Virtual Server Services from IT-Outsource.ioWith extensive experience in remote server management, IT-Outsource.io is poised to assist with assessing and optimizing server infrastructure, as well as with design, provisioning, configuration, and ongoing management. Our expertise ensures that your server infrastructure meets the highest standards of efficiency, security, and compliance.
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