Server colocation is the process of deploying servers on the client side. The server services, operating system, and hardware maintenance are completely handled by the client. The main aim of deploying servers to the client location is to enhance IT support services without acquiring any extra cost. Using a data centre removes the need for your business to spend resources and money on housing servers on your own premises. You move the server to the existing built-in racks and data centre that supports your servers.

Server Colocation Cost: -

The main commercial goal of colocation is to avoid up-front capital expense. This is done by using the OPEX model of paying colocation providers for the hosting space and services you need. Colocation servers are very flexible, depending upon your needs, you can also expand from cage to cabinet in colocation India. You only pay for what you use. You don’t have to commit to long contract terms. When your IT needs grow, you can scale your needs accordingly.

Why go for server colocation?

An effective and reliable hosting server is very essential for your online business. Maintaining and developing a high-performance data centre can be time-consuming and expensive too. Server colocation offers flexibility to operate hardware with full security and give full control over the functioning of the colocation server. Server colocation offers various benefits: -

•          Data centres are completely redundant to store your data online.

•          Guaranteed stability with 100% uptime with reliable and scalable data centres.

•          Different options to connect with your customers flawlessly.

•          Free your IT resources with colocation services. A colocation service provides maintaining of the facility and responding to issues 24*7.

•          All the infrastructure is provided by the data centre for building fabric, power feeds, generators, CCTV cameras, cooling systems, backup servers and maintenance engineers.

•          The major disruptions of IT are power outages, loss of network, any of these issues can result in loss of customer and reputation.

If you’re planning to upgrade your existing services, you cannot take risk of taking your services offline. Instead of taking services offline, you can start by choosing colocation services. As you’ve already gone through what benefits colocation can provide.

The most vital part of servers is security. Especially nowadays when cyberattacks are on peak. Cybercriminals always try to find out a new way to destroy any company's valuable asset. We have ISO 27001 accreditation for IT security that covers all data centres. As a part of our services, we can offer: -

•          Multiple power feeds.

•          High-capacity, enterprise-class UPS systems.

•          Multiple redundant cooling systems.

•          Steel perimeter fencing prevent unauthorized access.

•          Diverse network connections.

Colocation Services Features: -

Colocation provider has its own way to complete operations. Features are tending to vary from one colocation hosting company to another. But there are some features that are relatively common. Some of the colocation features are: -

•          Guaranteed Reliability

•          Physical Security

•          Physical Durability

•          Redundant Internet Connectivity

•          Compliance with Various Regulations

•          On-Site Technical Support

•          Redundant Power

Talking about building and facilities. There are differences between office buildings, there is also a difference between data centres. Some of these data centres are designed while others have more to do with the data centre’s operational efficiency. Generally, a colocation data centre will provide its customers with an SLA, guaranteeing them a specific amount of availability. Data centre simply guarantee a specific amount of uptime. Such as – five-nines of uptime data centre uptime which is more commonly expressed in terms of the following four tiers: -

Tier 1 – Non-redundant power, cooling and network connectivity.

Tier 2 – At least redundancy for cooling and power.

Tier 3 – Able to handle a 96-hour power outage.

Tier 4 – Able to handle a 72-hour power outage.

Data centres are commonly expressed with their efficiency through a score known as PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness). PUE clearly shows how the data centre uses the power. Those data centres with a good PUE score charge low rates for power consumption and are very friendlier to the environment.

It is very important to know how the data centre is constructed. Every location in the world is always vulnerable to at least one natural disaster. Before taking any colocation service in India. Make sure that it is built strong enough to survive a natural disaster. Data centres in hurricane-prone areas are often rated very low or they show wind speed in MPH (Miles Per Hour) and KPH (Kilometre Per Hour).

Conclusion: -

Thus, hosting your website is very crucial. You cannot take risks if it goes down. A website has to be sustainable and all the services associated with the website has to be up 24x7. For reliable colocation services connect with Go4hosting, they offer 99% uptime and make your work agile.