Hi. I have a small office network consisting of around seven computers. They are connected via a Netgear ProSafe GS108T switch and all are connected at gigabit speed. They are all accessing a single Access database on a CPU that acts as a dedicated server. I'm currently upgrading all the computers. They will all eventually be running Windows 7 and Access 2010.
The database is starting to slow down. I'm sure that the size of it plays a big role in that. Eventually we'll need to move it to a more robust platform. But until then, I'd like to optimize the network as much as possible. My question is this. Should I simply replace the CPU that is acting as the server with another (newer, of course) CPU, or should I consider getting an actual server?
I have absolutely no idea what the difference between a server and a CPU is. For starters, would I be able to install Access 2010 on a server? And would I gain any increase in network speed/performance with a server over a CPU?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Chris
The database is starting to slow down. I'm sure that the size of it plays a big role in that. Eventually we'll need to move it to a more robust platform. But until then, I'd like to optimize the network as much as possible. My question is this. Should I simply replace the CPU that is acting as the server with another (newer, of course) CPU, or should I consider getting an actual server?
I have absolutely no idea what the difference between a server and a CPU is. For starters, would I be able to install Access 2010 on a server? And would I gain any increase in network speed/performance with a server over a CPU?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Chris