Build Or Buy??

[A15]

When it comes to servers and a budget of 3500$.
Would you rather buy a brand name or build one yourself??

If you are a builder what configuration would you have for an exchange server Or a file server.

 

[DG659]

no brainer

Buy

 

[nevermore7777]

Definatly BUY. If money is a concern, try looking at sources such as the Dell Outlet site (just as an example). Quite a few of the servers on there are from cancelled orders and can not be resold as "new". Generally the machines come with a warranty as well.



nevermore7777
CCNA, Server+, Network+, A+

 

[DirtDawg]

be careful with dell though lately there computers have been having some major problems with them. Dell will go onsite and fix the computers, but you have to pay a small fee per computer.

 

[A15]

Thank you all.

 

[tfg13]

Hunnicutt,
What are some of the problems that Dell is having? I have about 15 Dell servers and have not had one single problem. I just was wondering if I should beware of anything and plan accordingly.

 

[SGTRawlins]

Warenty and Support! the two most importaant factors when purchasing hardware! Also when buying pre-built system you cn guarenty compatibilaty between the devices.