Public information websites
Plan resources for service information, directories and published documents. Keep the public website’s purpose and access separate from internal systems.
Server Planning for Healthcare Organizations
Define the website or application you need to host, then confirm its software, data-handling and operating requirements before selecting infrastructure.
Plan the applications you will host
Approved applications
Obtain the application vendor’s supported operating-system, database and resource requirements. Confirm which components your team will operate.
Data handling and access
Document the types of data involved, approved hosting locations and administrator roles. Have your organization confirm the required service documentation before a production deployment.
Storage and recovery
Estimate file sizes, database growth, retention and restore time. Include the full application dataset when designing backups.
Choose a configuration for your workload
Choose the configuration against the approved application requirements. Storage capacity alone does not establish database performance, and the server type alone does not determine whether a deployment meets your organization’s requirements. Compare the listed CPU, RAM, storage and location options with the team responsible for the application.
Use the server comparison to review the two server types, or explore country and city guides for location options.
Before putting the application live
Validate with test data
Check installation, application functions and access using a test dataset before moving production information.
Confirm operating ownership
Assign responsibility for software updates, administrator access, monitoring and incident handling across your team and application vendor.
Rehearse restoration
Restore the application and its database in a test environment, then document the checks needed before returning it to use.
Operating your server
The standard dedicated and cloud plans are presented as unmanaged. Assign responsibility for the operating system, applications, updates, monitoring and backups. Review server management responsibilities and use the deployment checklist to plan the move.
Choose your server plan
Compare the current configurations and prices, then review your product, location, options and final total in the cart.