Colocation is a service provided by a data center that allows a business to place a server they own in the data center. As part of the colocation agreement, the business maintains ownership of the server and has exclusive use of the server. The data center provides the networking, power supply, security, maintenance, and environmental control.
The Costs of an In-House Server
Having a server in-house is a costly way to do business. Not only is there the need to provide continuous power to the server, which typically means at least a backup generator or power source exclusively for the server room, but there is also the need to provide redundant cooling systems. Businesses also have to regularly manage and maintain the server, which means having 24/7 access to IT professionals. Backup and disaster recovery services also have to be considered, as do the security factors to protect the server from theft or damage as well as hackers and security breaches.
The Benefits of Colocation
Colocation offers a solution to all the costs and challenges of owning and maintaining an in-house server listed above. The data center provides the redundant power and cooling, the network and bandwidth requirements, and even the physical racks and necessary hardware.
At the same time, the data center also offers security to your specifications and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the server and all other systems. This is done for one flat fee, with the option to add on backup and disaster recovery services to protect your data. It is also possible to use cloud data storage services from the provider, which saves the costs of having to invest in additional servers as the business expands.
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