You may assume servers are too complex for a small business, but that's no longer true. Today’s servers can be very easy to configure and install, giving your company access to technology benefits that larger businesses have used for years.

Servers are robust computers that act as a central hub connected to all your business computers. Servers efficiently manage tasks such as file sharing, print processing, e-mail and network management. Here are other benefits you can expect from a server:

• Increases in productivity and efficiency by storing important company documents in a central location for all employees to access.
• Protection for customer information and business data with built-in security controls and automatic backups.
• The ability to work while traveling or away from the office. You can access e-mail, schedules and files from any Internet-connected computer as if you were working at the office.

To find out if a server is right for your business, answer the following questions.