If you own a business and you rely on your own server to handle your network and information, it’s important it’s online for 99.9% of the time. This isn’t easy to achieve, however, but it’s something that needs to be done if you value your business. If your network did go down, you could, potentially, experience a whole host of problems that could set your business back in terms of finances. So, how do you minimize the risk of IT downtime as a business owner with little to no server experience?
Invest in a Professional Managed IT Solution
While it’s not always viable for small businesses, a professionally managed IT solution could be the answer to any future downtime. You should remember that server or network downtime can lead to unhappy customers, employees not having any work to undertake, and sometimes critical damage that can cost thousands to repair. A professional IT solution doesn’t seem that big of an expense now, does it?
Always Monitor Your Hardware & Services
A managed IT solution will have this point covered, but even if they do, it’s still wise to regularly monitor your own equipment. If you have a server room, for example, you could just visit a couple of times a day to check the temperature and to make sure everything is running smoothly. Sometimes, spending a few minutes a day can prevent major downtime problems whether you have a managed solution or not.
Regularly Test Your Backups
While testing your backups isn’t necessarily going to help prevent downtime, it will still save you many problems in the future. Many businesses seem to forget about their backups and later regret it when they don’t have a working backup solution in the pipeline. Much data can be lost, and in some cases, it means starting from the beginning. Test your backups regularly so you have a platform to work from if the inevitable did happen.
Proper Server Operation & Storage Is Crucial
Even if you own a small to mid-sized business, it’s still crucial your server is stored securely and it’s properly operated. Many server setups often succumb to damage and downtime because of simple issues such as the room being the wrong temperature. Be sure to research and get professional advice on the initial server setup so you don’t regret it later.
Invest in Better Hardware
Again, investing in better hardware or a managed solution isn’t always viable for small businesses, but these are the types of investments that could save you thousands in the future. Consider updating your hardware regularly and always set aside finances every year to invest in better hardware and services.
Hiring professional IT services as a small business isn’t always an expense we want, but it’s one that should be strongly considered when it comes to preventing IT downtime. If it’s not considered, your server could become critically damaged, and that can often lead to having idle employees and unhappy customers – and that could lead to several thousands of dollars down the drain.
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