Hi everyone! I work in IT for a small company where I've taken on the role of managing our tech since my boss left last year. Our team has three members: myself, someone handling data for BI, and an intern who helps with support. We're currently facing issues with our server, which is hosted by an outside company that's decided to change our setup. I need to decide on the best option moving forward.
This will be my first time building a server from scratch, so any advice would be appreciated! Currently, we have two instances: one that runs our ERP and files, and another for our DBaaS SQL server.
Specifically, our setup looks like this:
- The first instance (handling ERP and files) has 2 Xeon X35-2640 v3 CPUs, 64GB RAM, and a 3TB SSD in RAID 1 – I'm aware this may be a bottleneck.
- The second instance (DBaaS) currently has 1 vCPU and 8GB RAM, which I plan to upgrade to 4 vCPUs and 16GB RAM.
We have about 120 users in total, with around 50-60 logging in at once. I'm exploring various options like AWS, Azure, and even switching to another hosting provider, possibly consolidating to a single server setup with a different architecture where we could move files to SharePoint. However, I'm on a tight budget and can't greatly exceed our current expenses.
4 Answers
It's important to know if your current provider is also handling identity and backup solutions. If you switch to services like AWS or Azure, you'll need to manage those aspects yourself. For RDP, ensure you understand the licensing for RDS—there's usually a lot to juggle. Reaching out to local managed service providers could also clarify your options, as they might offer hosting with included services like backup and remote access.
Before making a decision, check the licensing for your ERP to see how many processors you're allowed to use. This is crucial for avoiding any compliance issues down the line.
If you're looking to save costs, you might want to consider Hetzner instead of AWS or Azure. They have a more transparent pricing model. Just make sure to verify your system requirements and use their pricing calculator to estimate your expenses.
Just to clarify, are your users connecting directly to the server via Remote Desktop? Or do they access their applications from their own machines? This can affect your setup choices.
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