Sage 50 Questions For Your Network Server

by | Dec 6, 2018 | Sage 50

Sage 50 Network Services

While this list can be extensive, it is extremely important to have more information to purchase, upgrade, or update your Network Server adequately to meet your business’s current needs and future needs.

  1. Do you have a current server?
  2. Is the new server replacing your current server or is it in addition to your current server dedicated to Sage 50?
  3. What are the specifications of your current server?
    1. CPU –
    2. Memory –
    3. Disc Space (total and available) –
    4. Backup Technology currently in place –
  4. Are the workstations members of the domain or running as peer-to-peer?
  5. Is the server running Active Directory Domain Services or acting as a Member Server?
  6. What services are currently configured on the server?
    1. Examples: DNS, SHCP, File Sharing, Network Printing, Terminal Services, Email, etc.
  7. Are you using any network-accessible or network-wide applications?
    1. Example: Server-managed anti-virus software to monitor connected workstations
  8. How many workstations are on the network, potentially accessing resources of the server?
    1. Example: Access to shared folders, network printing services, managed anti-virus software, etc.
  9. How many users are on the network?
    1. This could be different depending on multi-user PCs, multiple shifts, etc.
  10. What backup technology are you using?
    1. Examples: Removable hard drive, tape/cartridge, cloud solution, etc.
  11. What is your backup schedule and policy?
    1. Examples: Every night, once a week, full or incremental backups, month-end archives, etc.

Questions related to your networking environment that may or may not have an impact on your server

  1. Who is your internet service provider?
  2. What are your upload/download speeds?
  3. What equipment and/or technology are you using for perimeter security?
    1. Examples: Firewall, routers, etc.
    2. Cisco, Sonicwall, ISP-Provided, etc.
  4. What equipment do you use for your network topology?
    1. Examples: switches, print servers, wireless access, etc.
    2. Are they Switch(es) 100mbps or Gigabit speed?
  5. Do you have any peer-to-peer networking or only client-server?
    1. Examples: Peer-to-Peer – engineering can access the secretary’s hard drive or printer. Client-Server – only device providing resources is the server

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