What ? colocation dedicated servers ? Colocation hosting
What ? colocation dedicated servers ? Colocation hosting
Colocating
the server gives you the greatest flexibility. You get to choose the
hardware configuration of the server and the software that goes on it.
The hosting company maintains the connection to the Internet and deals
with environmental details such as uninterruptible power supplies
(UPSs), fire controls, and air conditioning. On the other hand, you're
responsible for that server's upkeep
Companies that offer
colocated hosting say they're moving away from this service and
encouraging their customers to rent a dedicated server. This means
renting an entire server from the hosting service, but having the
hosting company service and maintain it.
When you opt for
dedicated server colocation with the hosting company, you pay for the
physical space that your server takes up. Colocation hosting usually
requires a higher startup cost than renting a server from a hosting
company, according to figures from Digital Nation. The server itself
will cost around $4000 for a low-end model, and $9000 for a midrange
server. A half-rack of space at a colocation facility will cost between
$500 and $700 to start up and the same amount each month. Finally,
you'll have to purchase a switch or a router, which will cost between
$1500 and $2000 at the low end. This would result in an initial outlay
of at least $7500 -- and it doesn't include the costs of staff time for
setup and configuration, or the cost of equipment depreciation,
insurance, and the standby equipment.
However, not all collocation service providers require the same capital outlay.
Superb.net is
one of those providers that offer everything at a very reasonable fee.
The quality is of course just as good, if not better, as with any other
collocation host. Check them out if you want to experience one of the
most cutting edge hosting companies on the market.
