rogerd - 8:39 pm on Aug 9, 2004 (gmt 0)

HyperGeek, I'd recommend talking to a few network companies in your area to have them scope out your situation and make recommendations. Don't think in terms of buying a piece of hardware - think of your network as a business solution. It will make you either more or less efficient depending on the choices you make and its reliability.

You need to be thinking in terms of centralizing your data, implementing a rigorous backup schedule (including offsite storage of some backups), etc. Get some professional advice, but be sure you talk to several people to find someone with whom you are comfortable.