| Tips For Choosing A
Colocation Data Center Looking for a new data center?
Here are some useful tips to consider when selecting the data center
to meet your needs. Your needs my vary, but these are some
helpful important items that you will want to consider. Also
check out the
Colocation Facility Rating Guide which a valuable source to rate
colocation facilities.
Choose Colocation Data Center Which Meets Your
Basic Needs
This may include Internet bandwidth, colocation space, power, UPS
and Generator Backup, etc. There are more details discussed in
the very useful article from the
Colocation Service
Provider Directory, "Top
21 Things You Need To Know Before Choosing A Colocation Service
Provider". Another really helpful source to check is
the sister web site -
Data Center Internet Bandwidth Directory.
Choose a Colocation Facility Which Includes
Remote Hands Service On-Site 24/7
Many colocation facilities will tell you that they offer Remote
Hands Service. This does not mean that they have staff onsite
24/7 or that they include this service for free. In
fact, most colocation data centers are not staffed 24/7 and of those
that are, most of these charge an hourly fee of $100/hour or so.
The ere are just a few premium companies who include the 24/7 Onsite
Remote Hands Service with their colocation services free at the data
center. These companies services set them above the rest of
the facilities because when you need it, not having to sing a form
to pay for the service can mean that you will get your servers up
much more quickly in an emergency. This is a big deal when you
need it. Having these services already included can make
everything go fast and smoothly when you need it most.
Consider Your Future Colocation Internet
Bandwidth Needs
Because Internet bandwidth prices can vary dramatically from data
center to data center it is wise to plan in advance and check the
cost. If you plan to start with 1Mbps and may grow to 10Mbps,
100Mbps, 1,000Mbps or 10,000Mbps, it is wise to check in advance
what the price would be per Mbps should you need to order this
service. This is because you may be getting a great rate now,
but checking in advance can save you thousands of dollars per month
in the future.
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