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In practice, choosing a server for accounting is more complicated than just finding a machine that meets the system requirements of your ERP. The market offers different types of servers, and each comes with its own advantages and limitations. Typically, you will find virtual, dedicated, and cloud servers when looking for ERP hosting. Let's take a closer look at how they differ and how these differences will affect your business.
Dedicated servers are a popular choice among companies with large amounts of data, complex accounting systems (e.g., an ERP connected to a CRM, BI, and external databases), and high security requirements. Unlike virtualized platforms, a dedicated server is completely isolated from other users. This makes it much easier for businesses to make sure that their computing platforms are in compliance with all the regulatory requirements for sensitive accounting data. This server offers maximum performance and control: you can replace each component, customize the network infrastructure as you wish, and develop the architecture in any direction.
Compared to a dedicated server or the cloud, VPS is an inexpensive solution. Nevertheless, it offers enough performance for the accounting workload of a small business: the file database, the ERP system, and multiple user access. This solution is hosted on a physical server but is completely isolated using a hypervisor. It is a good option for a business in its early stages of development. At that point, there is not that much accounting data to deal with, but in the long term, it is worth considering other platforms that offer more computing power and scaling potential.
The most flexible option for accounting systems that needs to be deployed and scaled quickly. Resources can be enabled or disabled in just a couple of clicks in the control panel. However, it is worth considering that the cloud is not always the optimal choice for every workload your company may have. Medium and large enterprises should consider integrating their cloud for accounting as part of a hybrid infrastructure. For example, you can move your SAP application to the cloud, while keeping the database on a separate dedicated server.