COLOCATION CENTERS FOR DATA HOSTING

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Colocation centers are data centers where telecommunication network providers connect their networks. It is actually a shared data centre infrastructure used by telecommunication and network companies to save cost. Colocation center is created to safeguard and handle the infrastructure and communication facilities of telecommunications and network providers. It allows these companies to focus more on their main task of business which is to increase market base and improve product quality.

Benefits of Colocation Centers

Speed of internet and website access is faster when network traffic is being outsourced to a colocation service provider. Colocation service provider has greater bandwidth capacity. Web commerce companies, enterprises, and telecommunication companies are the main clients of colocation center.

Services Offered by Colocation Centers

Some colocation centers support services related to computer and networking like software updates, server reboots, and hardware replacements. This is part of the service level agreements offered by colocation centers. It also offers colocation space where clients can store their own data centers and connect to it.

Costs

Connecting to colocation server entails rental and connection fees. Rental fees are being paid for putting your server to the data center or colocation center of the hosting service provider. Connection fees are charged for the total gigabytes transferred to your server and to your websites.

Considerations in Choosing Colocation Center Provider

Facility, physical infrastructure, security, bandwidth, internet provider, support options, contracts and guarantees are the things that you need to consider in choosing a colocation center service provider. Facility must let you know the location of your server. Physical infrastructure should ensure security of your data and service in times of natural calamities. Security must allow for proper level of authorization to access your server. Bandwidth must allow for higher gigabytes to hold and transfer data in your server. Multiple IPs must be allowed to allow for various net usages. Support options must allow for training of your staff on how to handle your data server. Contracts should outline all the things that need to be considered in a colocation center service provider. Your host should be able to guarantee your server connection whatever the performance of your internet.

There are a lot of service providers offering colocation center services in the market. You need to evaluate their services based on the considerations outlined above to ensure that you select the best in the industry.


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