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We need to replace a small business server that controls

two citrix servers and a web server, our consultants quoted a labor cost three times what the new dell server costs, is this normal?

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littlenick offline Verified User (1 year, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 126 #
An Undisclosed Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (5 minutes after post)

Are they going to install, monitor, and take care of any problems that arise with it?

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jstrickler offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (8 minutes after post)

no wondering how much labor $ I should expect to pay-4 year old existing server replacment

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jstrickler offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (13 minutes after post)

sorry, yes they are installing, and tranfering all existing data, and getting us up and running. Also, all this during off hours so we have no interuptions

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The Clue offline Verified User (4 years) Long Term User Shouts: 16 #
Minot, ND, US | 8 months, 1 week ago (42 minutes after post)

Usually it is 1 to 2 times the parts depending on how much work is involved. EX. New OS setup, Data transfer and security protocol also needs to be implemented, new raid system needs to be installed for backing up data. The thing is your hiring a person to setup a main feature for your business to work and run profitably with very little downtime. As for the three times the cost of the server they can run from $2,500 to $15,000 depending on what kind and what you want it to do. I would say that around $1,000 is a good starting figure or $100 HR for the setup costs.

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jstrickler offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (58 minutes after post)

How does $5000 for server and $17000 for installation sound

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The Clue offline Verified User (4 years) Long Term User Shouts: 16 #
Minot, ND, US | 8 months, 1 week ago (2 hours, 51 minutes after post)

That sounds really steep. You should look around and see what other bids that you could get to do this. Then if you want that person to setup your system you will have a few bids to negotiate the price with. Its just business, negotiating is part of it. Hope this helps :-)

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