How to Buy a Server  Most small businesses with 10 or more
employees will face the task of buying a computer server, or
adding to their existing inventory. Servers are most commonly
used as central file repositories where users can easily share
documents, but they can do many other tasks as well--from print
and mail serving to performing system-wide backups. Other key
applications include hosting databases, running groupware (such
as calendar programs and customer relationship management
software), and serving a company Web site or intranet. For
creative studios or departments, a server might hold large
image, video, and music libraries.  The type of server you
choose should reflect the number and type of applications you
want to run on it, and the number of users (clients) it will
have. Many common applications--such as print serving, sharing
office documents like Word and Excel files, and running calendar
programs--impose such light processing demands that a single
low-cost server may be able to handle your