How Big Is Your Business? Because performance requirements vary according to business size, a key consideration when choosing a server is the number of users it will support. The server should be designed to maximize performance for a certain number of users and set of business needs. Worksheet to help determine your businesses computing needs. How many employees do you have currently? How many of your employees presently have a computer? What are your people doing??? How do your people need to share information? Do they need to see customer financial information? Do they need to share reports on production? What Is a Network? Networks provide a link between people, information, and devices. They allow users to share resources such as data, applications, and peripherals—easily and efficiently. Networks make it easy for your employees to: • Share files with each other • Systematically back up data on a regular basis • Share peripherals such as printers and modems • Communicate via email • Access the Internet simultaneously