How long would you say a server will last before it needs to be replaced?  I know that's pretty vague and sometimes people make new server purchases because of new software, but my boss says he believes every server should last 10 years and stay productive.  To me that seems pretty long for a server.  Now if nothing changes and the load on the server doesn't change then maybe that's reasonable.  But, our server has been running for about 5 years and I have been getting processor errors and overall slow responses. 

 

So, generally what do you think?

 

Thanks, Mike

Thanks to everyone who replied here.  It really helps back up what I was thinking. 

 

As for getting a 10 year old computer for the bosses desk, he gets a new laptop every 2 years no matter what.  I guess that's just the way it goes.

 

Thanks,

Mike