Colocation Servers: Are They For You?

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Colocation hosting refers to the service provided by companies where they allow you to store your own server in their data centers. These data centers contain high-speed Internet connection, controlled air temperatures and high redundancy. Most colocation centers also offer 24/7 support.

Colocation hosting service is beneficial to most companies. Colocation servers allow you to configure your own servers. You do not have any limitations when it comes to the software you can install in your server. You do not share disk space or memory with any other company. This gives you better performance in terms of speed and reliability. Basically, you just put your own server in another location where your hosting service provides 24/7 support and backup generators.

Colocation servers give you more flexibility compared to shared server hosting. Colocation servers allow you to choose your own hardware. It also allows you to install any application you need. You do not need to worry about hardware compatibility with your hosting provider’s infrastructure. Since you have configured your server yourself, you are already familiar with the software and would not need to learn a new application.

In colocation hosting, you have full access to your server without having to worry about unforeseen circumstances like fires or floods. You do not even have to invest in your own data center and your own backup generators.

Colocation server hosting is convenient but it will also mean that you do not have immediate access to your data as it is in another location. You need to establish a consistent backup plan. You also have to have in-depth technical knowledge to fully-maintain your server operations.

Colocation server hosting is also more expensive than renting a shared server. Besides purchasing both the hardware and all the necessary applications, you have to pay for your colocation hosting service.


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