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Why a server?

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Why upgrade?

Why upgrade an existing server network?

If you already operate a server network, there are a number of reasons why you may wish to consider refreshing or expanding it with the capabilities of new or additional servers.
The HP ProLiant server portfolio lets you easily and cost-effectively upgrade and expand your system as business demands change with easy serviceability and the option to add peripherals, storage, memory, and more as you need them. A comprehensive choice of configurations, operating systems, processors, storage, software, options, and more–all tested for seamless integration and compatibility–is available to help you address key challenges as you grow.
•  Increasing performance and availability
As user numbers grow and customer demands multiply, so does the need to increase system performance and keep IT services up and running. The technologies to help are constantly advancing–and they are becoming more affordable all the time.
•  Migrating from older systems
Older systems may not support today's capabilities, and earlier operating systems may no longer be supported by their developers–leaving you open to new threats. Migration to up-to-date servers running the latest operating systems helps to minimise the risk to ongoing productivity and security.
•  Coping with increased workloads
Stacking up multiple applications on a server can lead to slow and unreliable performance. Consider moving applications such as e-mail and database to dedicated servers–or consolidating them on more advanced servers better suited to the task.

Choosing a suitable ProLiant server

For recommendations on the server that best supports your key applications and database, visit the ProLiant server buying guide or research hardware options
Information such as product overview, how to buy, product certification information, driver download links, and documentation are easily accessible.� See our HP certified and supported operating systems matrixes for HP server products. For specific hardware specifications and requirements, visit the Microsoft Web site at www.microsoft.com.

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