Reliable Server Installation That Prevents Costly Downtime
AlphaIT installs and upgrades business servers across Edmonton. We provide professional server installation in Edmonton for companies where downtime means lost revenue—not just IT headaches.
✓ 25+ Edmonton businesses trust our servers
✓ Average 99.8% uptime guarantee
✓ Same-day emergency support available
✓ Free 15-minute consultation. No obligation.
Edmonton businesses rely on stable server systems to protect files, manage permissions, and prevent costly downtime.
Your team accesses the same documents from any computer. No more “which version is the latest?” No more waiting for someone to email you the file. Everyone works on the current version—automatically.
For: Construction teams sharing blueprints, dental practices managing patient records
Your front desk shouldn’t see payroll. Your hygienists don’t need access to financial reports. Proper servers let you control file permissions by role—protecting sensitive business and client data.
For: Medical clinics (PIPEDA compliance), legal firms, accounting practices
Hard drives fail. Ransomware attacks happen. Employees delete files accidentally. A properly configured server automatically backs up your data—and tests that backups actually work.
For: Any business that can’t recreate 5+ years of documents from memory
Schedule a free server assessment and we’ll review your infrastructure.
Edmonton businesses don’t need generic IT support. They need a local partner who understands how downtime impacts revenue, compliance, and daily operations.
From dental clinics to construction companies, we build server systems designed for how your business actually runs.
You don’t need a technical lecture. We explain servers in terms of patient bookings, project deadlines, payroll, and revenue protection — not RAID arrays and protocol jargon. You understand exactly what you're investing in and why it matters.
Dentrix. Sage Construction. QuickBooks Enterprise. EMR systems. Each has specific server requirements. We’ve installed and optimized systems for 25+ Edmonton businesses running these exact platforms. No guessing. No trial and error.
Servers don’t fail on schedule. When something breaks, you need someone in Edmonton — not a call center reading scripts. We provide same-day emergency support and on-site response when needed.
Most IT companies install for what you need today. We design business server installation in Edmonton for the next 3–5 years. Adding users, locations, or new software shouldn’t mean replacing your entire system.
(Complete process: 2-3 weeks from consultation to go-live)
(Week 1 – Day 1–2)
We meet at your office to understand how your business actually runs.
• How many people need access
• What software you use (accounting, dental, CAD, etc.)
• How much storage you need now — and in 3 years
• Your budget and growth plans
No guesswork. No cookie-cutter setups.
Deliverable: A clear proposal in plain English outlining your server setup and costs
Week 1 – Day 3–5
We choose hardware sized for your real workload — not oversized enterprise equipment for small teams, and not cheap systems that fail early.
Your server is built for performance, stability, and room to grow.
Deliverable: Approved hardware ordered and scheduled for delivery.
Week 2 – Built Off-Site
We build and configure your server at our facility — not during your workday.
We install Windows Server, set up user accounts, apply security best practices, and prepare backups before it ever reaches your office.
Your team keeps working without disruption.
Deliverable: Fully configured server ready for deployment.
Week 2
Before your new system goes live, we test:
• Software connectivity
• File access from all computers
• Backup completion
• User permissions and logins
Nothing is switched over until everything works properly.
Deliverable: System validation checklist confirming readiness.
Week 3 – Evening or Weekend
We migrate your data outside business hours — typically Friday evening or Saturday.
Your team walks in Monday morning to a fully functioning server with files exactly where they expect them.
No downtime during appointments, meetings, or project deadlines.
Deliverable: Production server live with all data safely transferred.
Week 3
We provide a simple training session covering:
• Accessing shared files
• Password management
• What to do if something seems wrong
• How backups are handled
You’re not left guessing.
Deliverable: Training guide + 30 days of post-installation support included.
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Dental offices rely on stable file access and secure patient data storage.
We handle:
✓ Secure file servers for patient records
✓ Role-based access for front desk and clinical staff
✓ PIPEDA-aligned backup systems
✓ Multi-location file access
Reliable server setup for Edmonton dental practices.
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Healthcare offices need strong data protection and consistent uptime.
We handle:
✓ Secure file storage
✓ Controlled access permissions
✓ Encrypted backups
✓ Disaster recovery planning
Business server solutions built for compliance and reliability.
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Law firms, accounting offices, and consultants require secure document control.
We handle:
✓ Granular file permissions
✓ Secure client file storage
✓ Reliable internal file sharing
✓ Backup systems for sensitive data
Professional server setup for Edmonton offices.
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Manufacturing, retail, and service businesses rely on stable systems to keep operations running.
• Centralized data and file storage
• Secure user access controls
• Hosting for core business applications
• Automated backup and recovery
Reliable server installation in Edmonton built for everyday business performance.
Your business deserves infrastructure that works as hard as your team does.
AlphaIT’s professional server installations give Edmonton businesses the foundation for growth, security, and reliability—without the IT headaches.
No more:
❌ “The server’s down” panic at 9 AM
❌ Waiting 3 days for overseas support to respond
❌ Wondering if your backups actually work
❌ Emailing files because shared drives don’t work
Join 25+ Edmonton businesses running on AlphaIT servers.
✓ 3-Year Standard Hardware Warranty (Extended Warranty can be added) (Dell/HPE enterprise equipment)
✓ 30-Day Installation Warranty (we fix any configuration issues free)
✓ Money-Back Performance Guarantee (if server doesn’t meet specs, we rebuild it)
✓ Free Consultation ($500 value – we assess before you commit)
Unlike consumer equipment that fails in 2-3 years, enterprise servers are designed for 5-7+ years of reliable operation.
Free 30-minute consultation | No obligation | Response within 4 hours
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Single server installations: 1-2 business days
Virtualized environments: 3-5 days depending on complexity
We schedule installation during off-hours or weekends to minimize disruption. Most clients arrive Monday morning to a fully functional new server—their team doesn’t even notice the change.
Timeline breakdown:
– Week 1: Assessment and hardware ordering
– Week 2: Configuration at our facility
– Week 3: Installation and training at your office
Honest answer: It depends on age and condition.
Servers under 5 years old *might* be reusable if:
✓ They have adequate CPU and RAM for current software
✓ Hard drives are healthy (we test this)
✓ They can support current operating systems
However, servers 5-7+ years old typically:
❌ Lack performance for modern applications
❌ Have aging components prone to failure
❌ Can’t run current Windows Server versions
We always assess existing hardware first. If it’s usable, we’ll tell you. If replacement makes more financial sense, we’ll explain why with data—not just upselling.
We handle complete data migration—all files, user accounts, and application settings transfer to the new server.
Your options for the old server:
1. Keep as backup – Run it alongside new server temporarily
2. Repurpose – Use for testing, offsite backup, or less-critical tasks
3. Secure disposal – We arrange data destruction with certificate of compliance
Important: We don’t delete data from old servers until you’ve verified everything works on the new system (usually 30 days).
Absolutely—and we recommend it.
Many clients start with:
– Single physical server
– 10-15 users
– Essential applications only
Then expand to:
– Virtualization (multiple servers on same hardware)
– Additional locations
– More applications and users
Proper initial planning means expansion = adding components, not replacing everything. We’ve had clients scale from 5 to 50 users on the same core infrastructure.
Investment ranges (hardware + installation + configuration):
Small Office (1 server, 5-15 users): $5,500 – $12,000
Medium Business (virtualized, 15-50 users): $15,000 – $30,000
Large Deployment (50+ users, multi-site): $30,000+ (custom quote)
What’s included:
✓ Server hardware (Dell or HPE enterprise equipment)
✓ Windows Server licensing
✓ Installation and configuration
✓ Data migration from old systems
✓ Staff training
✓ 30-day post-installation support
What’s NOT included:
– Ongoing support (separate managed services contract)
– Application licensing (your Dentrix, QuickBooks, etc.)
– Network upgrades (switches, cabling) if needed
Financing available through Dell Financial Services.
All installations include 30-day warranty covering:
✓ Hardware defects (manufacturer warranty passes to you)
✓ Configuration issues
✓ Performance problems
✓ User access issues
After 30 days, you have options:
1. Managed Services – Monthly fee includes monitoring, maintenance, priority support
2. Pay-As-You-Go – Call us when needed ($100/hour, 2-hour minimum)
3. Annual Contract – Pre-paid hours at discounted rate
Most clients choose managed services for predictable costs and proactive monitoring (catches problems before they cause downtime).
Short answer: Cloud works for some things, not everything.
Cloud makes sense for:
✓ Email (Microsoft 365)
✓ File backup (offsite protection)
✓ Simple business applications
On-premise servers work better for:
✓ Dental/medical practice management (software needs local database)
✓ Large CAD files (waiting for cloud uploads kills productivity)
✓ Applications requiring fast local network access
Honest recommendation: Hybrid approach
– Primary server on-premise for speed
– Cloud backup for disaster recovery
– Microsoft 365 for email and Office apps
We design what works for YOUR workflow, not what earns us recurring cloud fees.
We analyze four factors:
1. User count – How many simultaneous people access the server?
2. Application requirements – What software do you run? (Dentrix needs X, QuickBooks needs Y)
3. Storage needs – Current data + 3-5 years growth projection
4. Budget constraints – What’s financially realistic?
Example: 12-person dental practice
– Application: Dentrix (database-heavy)
– Current data: 500GB patient records
– Growth: Adding 2 hygienists next year
– Recommendation: Dual-processor server, 64GB RAM, 4TB RAID storage
We won’t over-spec to pad our margins. We won’t under-spec and have you call back in 18 months needing replacement.
