Suppose you are evaluating between buying a server and renting it for a project. The purchase cost of the server is $10,000, plus an annual maintenance cost of $200 per month. The maintenance cost is payable starting from the time the server is purchased. The renting cost of the server is 2200 per month, including the maintenance cost.

a. If the project lasts for 6 months, which option would result in a lower cost for the project? 

b. Briefly describe five advantages of outsourcing.