Server & firewall purchasing advice
Buy the equipment your workload actually needs.
We provide consulting to help you choose on premises servers and firewalls. Start with your requirements, then compare equipment and vendor proposals with a clear basis for the decision.
What we can help with
Server sizing
Assess compute, memory, storage, network interfaces and expansion needs against the applications you expect to run.
Firewall selection
Review connectivity, traffic patterns, security features, licensing and support requirements before comparing options.
Vendor proposal review
Compare proposed specifications, compatibility, warranty, support terms and the recurring costs that can be easy to overlook.
Deployment readiness
Plan rack space, power, cooling, cabling and network connections so the equipment fits the environment where it will be installed.
Agreed around your project
Useful outputs, clearly scoped.
A comparison of shortlisted options and tradeoffs
A purchase and deployment readiness checklist
The exact deliverables and responsibilities are agreed before work begins.
A useful distinction
Before we start.
Do you sell the hardware directly?
This service covers purchasing advice and technical planning. The purchasing route, vendor responsibilities and installation scope are agreed separately.
Tell us what you have in mind.
Start with your current setup and what needs to change.