Advantages of Server Colocation

Stability - Colocation centres areheavily built, welldesigned facilitiesdesigned to optimize the health and use of servers.They have the ideal climate controlled conditions necessary for ensuring server health, and are equipped with power supply systems and grid connections to ensure that the servers are always on.They have multiple connections running into the building to insure the data is always flowing freely, and they have a dedicated staff which keeps a watchful eye on the servers to ensure none of them are overheating or wearing out. Colocation centres are also staffed at all times, so if anything goes wrong, there is always someone there to solve the problem immediately.

Security - Colocation centres are entry controlled. Only employees may enter or leave, and everything is carefully watched to ensure there is no physical tampering with the machines. The persons running the colocation centre are also on the watch for hackers or other persons attempting to access their servers, and while they are generally not able to keep an eye on each individual server they are dedicated to keep people from accessing their networks without going through the proper channels.

Cost - Colocation centres are specifically designed to host, and because of that they have the equipment and logistics to keep costs down. When providing users with servers owned or approved by the colocation centre, their bulk buying power allows them to negotiate lower costs. When building the facility, they choose a place on the grid where electricity is cheapest and they pass these savings on to the customer. They also remove all of the needs in terms of space, staff and cost to keep a server on-site. The professionals who run colocation centres are working on many servers owned by many companies all at once, and so while they command a salary equal to or more than persons who work in-house,

Ease of Use - Most companies are not dedicated to IT and server technology, and do not have the resources or staff to handle lots of data and hosting. By outsourcing to a colocation centre, they allow for all of that to be passed on to professionals, and at a low rate. A colocation centre allows a company which cannot afford or does not have the know-how to run a professional site with very high uptime can do so.

Who should consider using a colocation centre?

With few exceptions, almost any business should consider using a colocation centre. Obviously, very small businesses that do not use a web site do not need a colocation centre, as do companies which have a small web site with minimal content. However, almost every other business can benefit from using a colocation centre, as it allows their site to be hosted and run by professionals with equipment that only a dedicated colocation centre can invest in.

Small businesses have a lot to gain from colocation centres. They gain access to staff, security and equipment that would normally be beyond their means. They also gain options in terms of carrier choice and uptime that they would otherwise not have access to. These features are especially important for small companies that are web-based, as it means that their business will always be on the net and be available for their customers, and that they will have a site that can compete with those of large businesses. Colocation centres allow small businesses to greatly increase their presence on the web without having to purchase expensive equipment and servers and hire dedicated staff.

Large businesses can also gain from colocation centres by saving money on hosting. Most large businesses need a significant internet presence and do so by owning a number of servers and employing the staff necessary to keep them up and running. By moving that information to a colocation centre, the IT staff of a large business can be freed up to focus on network administration duties and the development of new products, or laid of entirely. This means that they will either be producing more useful content or otherwise leaving the company and allowing them to save on payroll. Colocation centres also ensure that large businesses don't have to endure the embarrassment of having their web site taken out by a bad server or a power outage, as the servers will always be on and always be monitored by a dedicated staff that do nothing but manage servers.

Server colocation offers unique opportunities to businesses of all sizes and should be considered by any company that has a significant internet presence, especially those which take online orders. Colocation centres offer the highest level of service, bandwidth, uptime, security and stability. It allows any company to have a web site with the power and features of the most professional and famous web sites today, without having to invest in the servers and facilities necessary to match their performance. With so many options, it's no wonder that so many companies are turning to server colocation in order to improve their internet presence, and many of the most successful companies in the world are clearly seeing the benefits.