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Dirik Hameed
Server colocation involves housing an individual's but more commonly a business's server within the premises of the colocation service provider. The server is connected to an established internet backbone. Businesses don't have to move their servers to the colocation provider but can instead choose to rent a server(s) from the provider. In such an instance the colocation provider can custom-build a server to the business's requirements, including hardware and software. The benefits of using a colo provider are that the server is protected from theft, vandalism and fire. Most server colo premises will have a high level of security, such as security cameras, numerous connection feeds and a backup power supply. Not only can businesses benefit from the reliable internet connection offered by colocation hosting providers but the providers can also meet their needs in terms of large or erratic bandwidth. Businesses can buy bandwidth at a cheaper rate through the colocation provider than independently. Making use of managed server services can be very beneficial for businesses. With such a server the server colocation provider maintains and monitors it, does data backups and fixes problems that can occur. Businesses can save money through having a managed server as their costs for infrastructure and resources are reduced, they do not need to maintain a large IT team and they do not need to do expensive IT department expansion. A business that does not choose a managed server will need to provide people who can maintain its server, carry out server administration and monitor how it is performing. Regardless of whether the business chooses a managed server or not, one of the main benefits of server colocation services is that servers can be upgraded whenever businesses want. When deciding which colo provider to select, there are important questions to ask. Compare various server colocation providers to see if they offer 24/7 access to the server being housed, whether they provide onsite support round-the-clock if needed, how much they charge for remote support and how fast their remote support is. Also check if fortifications against earthquakes, fires and so forth are in place. Check whether they offer additional services such as firewalls, backup services, load balancing and the like. The choice of server for server colocation will be based on what needs the business has. Businesses need to choose between having a server managed by the colocation provider and taking care of the management and maintenance themselves. They should take all service aspects into consideration when deciding on a colo provider, not solely the cost to use the provider. Server colocation is a great option though for obtaining a reliable internet connection and peace of mind that the server will be housed in a secure environment.
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