Colocation Hosting Services, Dedicated Server Hosting Q & A
What are colocation hosting services, dedicated server hosting?
A server, usually a Web server, that is located at a dedicated server hosting facility designed with resources which include a secured cage or rack, regulated power, dedicated internet connection, security and support. Colocation hosting facilities offer the customer a secure place to physically house their hardware and equipment as opposed to locating it in their offices or warehouse where the potential for fire, theft or vandalism is much greater.
Many colocation hosting facilities offer high-security, including cameras, fire detection and extinguishing devices, multiple connection feeds, filtered power, backup power generators and other items to ensure high-availability which is mandatory for all Web-based, virtual businesses. Colocation hosting sites are being erected at various points around the world to provide services to the rapidly expanding Web hosting and e-commerce marketplace. The term colocation is also known as colo, co location, and colocation hosting.
What are the difference between colocation hosting services and dedicated
server hosting?
Colocation means you store your own server at a facility of a colocation
hosting provider. A colocation hosting services provider provides an internet
connection to your server and allows you physical access to your own server
when you need it. Dedicated server hosting is a server provided by a web
host for you to rent. You have remote access to the server and you can customize
the server to your own needs. The server is owned by the web host and you
don't have physical access to the server.
A business would get dedicated server hosting when they require more customization than a simple virtual account can offer. A colocation hosting solution allows you to utilize any hardware that is necessary in order to fulfill your application's needs (whether dual processors, complex raid configurations, etc.) Furthermore, if there are several servers necessary to satisfy your needs, colocation hosting services would be more prudent as it allows you the flexibility to set up your own network and migrate additional servers in as needed.
Why should I choose colocation hosting?
Colocation hosting services offer you the opportunity to have your server
kept in a premiere colocation hosting facility dedicated specifically to
the needs of the colocation server. Such features as fire-proof facility,
video surveillance and high bandwidth make this an extremely enticing option.
What is the difference between a colocation hosting service and
dedicated server hosting services?
Colocation means you store your own server at a facility of a co-location
provider. A co-location provider provides an internet connection to your
server and allows you physical access to your own server when you need it.
Dedicated server hosting is a server provided by a web host for you to rent.
You have remote access to the dedicated server and you can customize the
server to your own needs. The server is owned by the web host and you don't
have physical access to the server.
Can I take a tour of a datacenter?
Yes, please call Colocation Sales.com at (877) 708-8900 to arrange a tour
of a data centers and to learn more about colocation hosting, dedicated
server hosting and other hosting services option. With over 100 data centers,
there is probably a data center near one of your office locations.
What types of Features are Available within a colocation hosting
environment?
Guaranteed Bandwidth
Intrusion Detection / Intrusion Prevention
• Broadband Connectivity via gigabit Ethernet
• Firewall Services
• Content Filtering
• DNS Services
• Email Services
• Remote Console Access
• Remote Hands
• VPN Management
• SPAM, Virus and Spyware Filtering
• Continuous Network Monitoring
• Backup Services Available
• Monthly Software Licensing
How secure are your data centers?
The data center Colocation Sales.com represent provide access to very secure
and reliable bandwidth. We have incorporated technologies that insure clean,
secure bandwidth by eliminating security threats, SPAM, viruses, worms and
other malicious network traffic. Our data centers incorporate:
• The latest Cisco integrated routing technologies
• Battery backup
• Generator backup power with 12 days plus runtime
• Remote console access available
• Remote hands
• Multi layer network security
• Redundant gigabit Ethernet connectivity to tier 1 providers via private
fiber ring
• Diverse connection to our fiber ring
• Multi-layer monitoring and reporting
• Intensive management practices
• Outstanding customer service.
What types of business can benefit from using colocation hosting
services?
• Businesses that require greater bandwidth than is available in-house for
Web and other services.
• Businesses that need fully managed server hosting services without the
cost of a dedicated IT staff.
• Web developers who wish to offer hosting to their clients without a significant
equipment investment.
• Businesses that have high traffic Web sites.
• Businesses that need video conferencing, video streaming or other high
bandwidth applications.
• Businesses that want to begin selling products or services online.
• Businesses requiring redundancy and network reliability
• Businesses requiring scalability and high availability and flexibility
• Business that have an expensive T-1 or other dedicated service and would
like to save money for comparable Broadband speeds.
Why should my business trust colocation hosting services from Colocation
Sales.com?
Colocation Sales.com provides increased reliability, excellent technical
support and the lowest colocation hosting pricing available. Many colocation
hosting providers simply rent rack space and provide bandwidth. While this
is a colocation necessity, security, service and scalability are often overlooked.
At Colocation Sales.com, our data centers and connectivity have been designed
from the ground up with reliability, scalability and security in mind. Instead
of simply providing bandwidth, we have implemented systems that insure the
cleanest and safest possible bandwidth for our colocation hosting clients.
Our unique combination of hosting services removes much of the security
burden from our colocation hosting clients, protecting their network infrastructure
allowing them to focus on what they do best.
Colocation Sales.com Q&A
What are your Customer Service hours?
The colocation hosting service providers operate 24x7, 7 days a week. If
you need to reach our headquarters office, we are available between 8am
to 5pm MST.
How will I be billed for colocation hosting?
We represent multiple colocation hosting providers and have negotiated competitive
rates with each. You will be billed for the colocation hosting services
you use by the underlying colocation service provider.
Why should I work with Colocation Sales.com instead of the data
center directly?
• Service. When you need help, we're only a phone call away, and you won't
be sitting on hold waiting for us.
• Rates. We have negotiated pricing for hosting services. In most cases,
our rates are lower than those offered directly through the colocation providers.
• Choice. As a Master Agent representing different colocation services providers,
we work with you closely to choose the services that fit your requirements.
• Additional Telecommunication Services. Please utilize us for your office
internet, voice, and data service needs.
• Experience. Colocation Sales.com endeavors to be at the forefront of the
technology. Our professional colocation hosting and dedicated server hosting
consultants have worked directly for major hosting services providers and
telecommunication carriers over the past twenty five years implementing
telecommunications services and supporting small, medium, and large business
accounts.