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Server vs. High-End PC

Scalability and Security

The Difference between a Server and a Desktop Computer

Server Scalability:  Servers are designed with scalability in mind, so as your business grows your server will have little trouble supporting increases of data, users and network traffic.  While a high-end personal computer may meet the existing needs of a smaller business, there's a high probability that it won't be able to keep up as the company expands and its network needs increase.

Server Security:  Security can be implemented more efficiently and effectively with servers, since critical business data resides on one central server computer as opposed to being spread out over a large number of computers and storage devices like flash drives.  Backing up that data and preventing data loss in the case of a disaster are also much easier tasks when dealing with a central resource and data controller like a server.

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