The document discusses needs analysis for server hardware and software. It explains that the needs analysis is meant to determine the type of server that will be built, the required network operating system based on the intended users, and ensuring the system can support all desired applications and hardware. It also discusses identifying application needs, whether applications support single or multi-user environments, and if data will be shared on the network. Finally, it outlines that determining server hardware requirements involves identifying the needs of each application, documenting, and testing the specifications.