subject: Colocation Server Hosting Part 2 [print this page] As we discussed some advantages of colocation server hosting in first article. Now here we are going to discuss couple of important aspects which you need to be consider while choosing colocation services.
Before selecting to use one of these services, there are a number of things, an organization must take into consideration. Above all, first watch your bandwidth requirements, then take any decision. Above all, first watch your bandwidth requirements, then take any decision. In some cases, the cost of using this type of service is more expensive than the actual price of the bandwidth would be if you were hosting the server yourself or using a shared hosting service. It certainly comes down to the use and value of the site. Companies that have a lot of popular sites that receive tons of web traffic and then use lots of bandwidth will often find that these services are much cheaper compared to hosting dedicated servers in own place.
The cost of service will depends primarily on the physical size of the server (servers are often in the range of 1U to 4U around), more servers so more expensive because they take up extra space. In case of custom requirements, service provider also offer quarter, half, or full rack cabinets to serve users colocation server requirements. There is also a connection fee and costs associated with the type of connection used. The size of the connection can varies from company to company.
There are many advantages to using a colocation web hosting service. First, they have technicians who can solve all the problems that can affects the operation of the server (such as power outages, which explains why there is usually a backup service provided). Secondly, service provider is able to provide more rack-space to maintain the servers, typical of this simply because it is important for service provider to offer better protection for themselves and their customers.
