Dell & HPE Original Hardware
We plan Dell PowerEdge and HPE ProLiant server configurations according to workload, capacity and growth requirements, and evaluate warranty and support options within the quotation scope.
Why Doz Teknoloji Server Consulting?
We plan server sizing, configuration, deployment and post-sales support around your current workloads, growth plans and technical requirements.
Seamless RAID Configuration
We design RAID 1, 5 or 10 storage to improve service continuity and data availability in specified disk-failure scenarios.
Active Directory & File Server
We join all computers to a central domain and manage folder permissions and security rules (Group Policy) from a single server screen.
VMware & Hyper-V Compatible
We deliver your next-gen server systems ready for VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization layers (Cluster Ready).
Periodic Maintenance & Upgrade
We periodically check fans, thermal paste, firmware and disk health, and upgrade RAM or disks when needed.
Direct Expert Support
Reach the senior engineer who built and knows your system directly during server access or hardware crises, without waiting for tickets.
What Should You Consider When Buying an Enterprise Server?
Choosing the right server is not just about selecting a processor and disk capacity. Workloads, user count, applications, virtualization, redundancy, growth and the support model should be evaluated together.
Workload & User Analysis
We evaluate workloads such as ERP/CRM, file servers, databases, application servers, Active Directory and virtual machines together.
CPU, RAM & Storage Sizing
We size CPU core architecture, RAM capacity, disk type, capacity and performance requirements according to current needs and expected growth.
Redundancy & Continuity
RAID, hot spare, redundant power supplies and, when required, backup/virtualization architectures are evaluated together.
Server Sizing & Capacity Planning
We prepare server proposals not only for current needs but also for the organization’s growth plan and application workloads. CPU, RAM, disk capacity, storage performance, RAID architecture, network connectivity and virtualization requirements are evaluated together.
Virtualization: Host capacity, VM count and CPU/RAM resource allocation for VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Depolama: Selection of capacity, performance, RAID, hot spare and disk type.
Operating system: Windows Server or Linux-based server requirements.
Growth: Near-term capacity increases and hardware upgrade requirements.
What Determines Server Pricing?
Enterprise server pricing is not determined by a single model or user count. Hardware selection, licenses, warranty package, installation and support scope affect the total proposal cost.
- CPU / core count
- RAM kapasitesi
- SSD / SAS / NVMe
- RAID controller and disk layout
- Redundant PSU
- Operating system / license
- Warranty and support package
- Installation / migration / maintenance
What information is required to prepare a proposal?
For a new server or an upgrade to an existing system, the following information helps speed up the initial technical assessment:
- • Number of users / employees
- • ERP, CRM and other applications in use
- • Existing server model and resource utilization
- • Number of virtual machines and operating systems
- • Current storage capacity and expected growth
- • Windows / Linux tercihi
- • Redundancy and maintenance expectations
Server Roles: Deployment, Operations and Support
We work across manufacturers, including your existing software and hardware. Separate roles by capacity, security, application dependencies and recovery, planning deployment, integration, operations and technical support together.
Mail Server
We deploy and operate on-premises or hybrid mailboxes, domains, SMTP relays and client access. Assess Postfix/Dovecot, Exchange and other solutions against your environment.
- DNS, SPF/DKIM/DMARC and TLS
- Spam controls, queue monitoring and restore
Storage Server
We design capacity, disk topology and access protocols for TrueNAS/OpenZFS, OpenMediaVault, XigmaNAS, Unraid and existing NAS/SAN products against workloads.
- Pools, datasets, zvols and expansion planning
- SMB/NFS/iSCSI and disk-health monitoring
VPN Server and Secure Remote Access
We deploy user/site connectivity with WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec and other supported solutions. Restrict tunnel access through identity, devices and required network permissions.
- Routes, DNS, split/full tunnels and access rules
- Supported MFA, logging and connection continuity
File Server
We configure departmental shares, group permissions, quotas and handover on Windows file services, Samba/NFS and NAS platforms. Validate locking and post-restore access.
- ACLs, ownership and directory integration
- Snapshot policies and independent backup
Identity, DNS and DHCP Servers
We deploy and support AD, LDAP and suitable identity solutions alongside DNS, DHCP, time synchronization and device policies.
- User/group lifecycle and least privilege
- Zones, leases, logging and redundancy checks
Web and Application Servers
We configure hosting, reverse proxies, TLS, service accounts and release management on Nginx, Apache, IIS and other application platforms.
- Certificate renewal, access and log monitoring
- Staging, updates and rollback planning
Database Servers
We assess hardware, access, consistency and recovery for PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB and existing databases.
- CPU/RAM, IOPS, latency and capacity
- Application-consistent backups and restore validation
Virtualisation and Container Infrastructure
We design host capacity, networking, storage and operational boundaries across VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox/KVM and appropriate container infrastructure.
- VM resources, isolation and maintenance windows
- Separate HA requirements from backup coverage
Backup and Replication Server
Plan repositories, proxies and independent copies for your existing backup product. Evaluate TrueNAS and similar NAS solutions through support matrices and recovery objectives.
- RPO/RTO, retention and separate failure domains
- Snapshots, replication and restore testing
Monitoring, Logging and Management Servers
We deploy infrastructure metrics, central logging, syslog, patching and automation with retention/access policies.
- Alert delivery and event correlation
- Capacity trends, reporting and task monitoring
Hardware, HBA and Network Configuration
We deploy, upgrade and support rack/tower servers from different manufacturers. Select RAID or HBA configurations against operating-system and storage design.
- RAM, disks, PSUs, NICs and remote management
- Firmware compatibility and physical inventory
Server Operations and Technical Support
We manage updates, hardening, configuration backups and service health on Windows, Linux and suitable FreeBSD systems. Response and maintenance scope are defined in the agreement.
- Named accounts and least privilege
- Post-maintenance service and restore acceptance
Mail, VPN, file and storage roles need not share one host. Design physical or virtual separation against contention, security and maintenance impact.
Evaluating server infrastructure together with virtualization, data backup and disaster recovery, firewall and cybersecurity and MSP management helps build a more resilient architecture for business continuity.
PURCHASING CHECKLIST
How Should a Server BOM Be Reviewed?
CPU and RAM are not enough by themselves; review form factor, storage, networking, remote management, power redundancy and support on the same BOM.
Rack or Tower?
Rack space, office/branch use, noise and expansion requirements affect form factor.
CPU / RAM Growth Headroom
Evaluate 3–5 years of growth as well as current workload, slots and socket architecture.
Disk, RAID & IOPS
Capacity, latency and IOPS are evaluated together. RAID provides disk-failure tolerance; it does not replace independent backup.
Network & HBA
Plan NIC count, 1/10/25 GbE, VLANs and any storage/HBA connectivity with the existing switching environment.
iDRAC / iLO
Define the licensing level needed for remote console, hardware health, firmware and management.
Power Redundancy
Evaluate redundant PSUs, UPS and PDU connections together with server-room power infrastructure.
Warranty & Support
Warranty term, vendor support level and critical-parts availability belong in total cost of ownership.
Backup & Restore
A new server should be planned together with repository capacity, restore testing and RPO/RTO targets.
SecuraWall MailFlow
Email Security and Continuity
Backup MX, SMTP Gateway, AntiSpam and Antivirus services.
Related Next Steps
Continue with the relevant technical guide, product/licensing page or project scenario.
WORKLOAD PLANNING
Server Sizing Should Start With the Workload, Not the Model Number
A server proposal should translate application requirements into CPU, memory, storage, network and resiliency needs. Virtualization density, database behavior and backup windows can materially change the required configuration.
Compute Profile
Core count, clock requirements and virtualization density should match the applications to be hosted.
Memory Capacity
Current usage, VM growth and application cache behavior should be considered when sizing RAM.
Storage & IOPS
Capacity alone is not enough; latency, IOPS, RAID level and usable capacity should be evaluated together.
Resiliency & Backup
Power supplies, network paths, storage redundancy and independent backup should be planned as separate resilience layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about server procurement, installation, sizing and maintenance.
Should you choose Dell PowerEdge or HPE ProLiant?
The choice should be evaluated according to workload, existing infrastructure, management tools, warranty and support expectations, and budget. Rather than treating one brand as superior in every scenario, sizing should be based on the actual use case.
How should a server be selected?
User count alone is not sufficient. CPU, RAM, storage performance and capacity, applications, databases, virtualization, redundancy and growth plans should be evaluated together.
Does RAID replace backup?
No. RAID can provide redundancy and availability against disk failures in suitable scenarios; backup must still be planned separately for deletion, corruption, malware and broader data-loss scenarios.
What does the server installation service include?
Depending on the project scope, physical installation, RAID and disk configuration, iDRAC/iLO, Windows Server or Linux installation, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, File Server, security hardening and basic testing/documentation steps can be planned.
Do you provide sizing for VMware or Hyper-V?
Yes. Server sizing and capacity planning can be performed according to the number of virtual machines, CPU/RAM resources, storage capacity and performance, and expected growth.
Can I upgrade my existing server?
Depending on hardware compatibility, vendor support status and current capacity, upgrade options for RAM, disks, SSDs, RAID and some power components can be evaluated.
Related Technical Guides
Review the related Knowledge Center guides before a purchase or project decision.
Server Solutions: Buying and Project Decision Guide
A Server Solutions project is more than product selection. Capacity, licensing, security, operations and growth should be evaluated together.
When Should You Reassess?
Reassess server capacity when current hosts are approaching limits, hardware support is ending, virtualization density is rising, or new ERP, SQL or line-of-business workloads are planned.
Selection Criteria
- CPU core and clock requirements
- Memory capacity and growth headroom
- RAID, NVMe and SAS storage design
- Redundancy and power options
- Warranty, support and expansion capability
Doz Teknoloji Project Approach
Workloads are measured for CPU, memory, IOPS and capacity. Hardware, RAID, networking, power, virtualization and backup are then designed as one infrastructure project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Server Solutions: how should server capacity be calculated?
Use measured workload data, application requirements and a realistic 3-5 year growth allowance.
Server Solutions: HPE or Dell?
The answer depends on the existing estate, support expectations, commercial terms, component options and availability.
Server Solutions: does virtualization need extra capacity?
Yes. Hosts need headroom for CPU, memory, storage IOPS and high-availability scenarios.
Plan Your Server Solutions Project
Share your current environment and requirements so we can define the appropriate product, licensing and implementation approach.
Plan server hardware together with service roles
Assess mail, storage, VPN, file, identity, web, database and monitoring roles against workload, security and continuity requirements. Disk latency, network capacity, licensing, support lifecycle and recovery testing matter alongside CPU and RAM. We consider existing vendors and platforms when defining deployment, refresh and operational support.