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In the world of Web hosting, there are so many options. Faced with shared services, dedicated servers, managed hosting, co-location and a long list of other choices, how does a business know what to choose? To make things a little easier, here’s a look at co-location for those new to the industry.
To co-locate or host in-house: that is the question.
What is co-location?
Co-location means having all one’s owned telecommunications equipment on the premises of a service provider for a fee, starting at about $150 to $200 a month. It’s designed for individuals who want complete control of their services, but don’t want to worry about hosting everything in-house or paying an employee to ensure constant service. When choosing co-location, some service providers offer dedicated suites or rooms, while others offer small racks—it all depends on the needs of the business.
While co-location is a great solution for those who require a server at a separate location, there are some important things to take into consideration before deciding if it right for a given business. Many believe it is the same as dedicated hosting, and although they share similar properties, there is one main difference: with co-location, the server is actually owned by the user.
What to take into consideration
Rental fees: are often charged for having a server located at the site of a web hosting company.
Connection charges: are generally decided by the amount of data transferred in a given month. The most popular method of billing, commonly referred to as the 95th percentile, involves a reading taken every five minutes. At the end of the month, the top five per cent of readings are removed and the next highest reading is what the final figure amounts to.
Uptime guarantee: means the information is always available to clientele. There will always be times when a connection could fail, but if it does, it should only be for a split second—not enough for anyone to notice there has been an error. Any host, whether for co-location or another service type, must include an uptime guarantee.
The facility: will be located, where? What is its physical location? If a natural disaster occurs, will the data be kept safe? Are regular back ups performed? These are all questions that should be considered. Many businesses look for providers that offer a back-up generator, should all power be lost to a data centre.
Managed firewalls: are often included, which means that only those who have permission to access information are doing so. Networking gear, servers and storage devices are housed within a data centre. It comes down to saving time and reducing cost. The infrastructure is located at a safe location, which means more time to concentrate on the business at hand.
The number of IP addresses required: may be more than one. If the business requires numerous IP addresses, it should be stated upfront that the co-location provider would provide this service. This is often for gaming sites or other genres that require more than one IP address.
Security: is one of the most important factors to take into consideration. After all, who wants unauthorized individuals near their information? By ensuring the quality of security, which may include closed circuit cameras or biometrics (fingerprint or rental scanning, for example), it means that only people with permission to be near the data centre are checking on the equipment.
Support: is another important factor. If the server goes down for any reason, or if something just isn’t working right, it is essential that the provider has a telephone number in place that will allow immediate access to an individual who can solve the problem. Technical support should include individuals who are knowledgeable and able to solve the problem as quickly as possible. Telephone offers an immediate response.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,........................hffhg...........................
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