There are numerous options for purchasing a new server, but the first step is to carefully determine your exact server configuration. The second step is to determine whether you want a managed or an unmanaged server. There is a significant difference between managed and unmanaged servers, and the most significant difference is that managed servers are managed by the hosting company, and you will not require external support because the hosting company includes the cost of technical support in the billing. If you choose an unmanaged server, you will be required to hire someone to manage your technical support tasks for your server and to resolve any errors that may be prohibitively expensive for a small business. However, there is an alternative that you can use to outsource your server management tasks to a technical support company, which is much more affordable for a single user as well, so the decision is now yours to make.