Keeping general-purpose servers running smoothly in a business environment is a mixture of science and art. Large companies can easily absorb the cost of retaining a staff of high-tech alchemists up to the task, but the expense can be considerable for many small and midsize businesses. Even larger companies don't always foot the bill for skilled IT personnel at their remote offices. That's why a growing number of emerging enterprises and branch offices are turning to server appliances—also called thin servers—to address the connectivity challenge.
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