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Co-locate Web hosts enabling hosting control
A collocation service provider allows a user to purchase a server and co-locate it in another party's data center. Collocation hosting is akin to the rental of space within another company's facility to store your own server(s).
How Does Collocation Hosting Work and Who Benefits Most from It?
The user pays only a small rental fee to the hosting company for physical space to host the server in their rack. The user has the option to ship or deliver the server to the provider. Server collocation is an excellent choice for those who already own a web server or preferred cluster. Those looking for a cheap alternative to dedicated hosting services may also benefit greatly from collocation server hosting. Collocation hosting is very similar to dedicated web hosting (in that dedicated web hosting includes all features of collocation hosting) but at much less an expense.
Server Maintenance and Upkeep Issues Related to Collocation Hosting
One of the major advantages of pursuing collocation hosting is that the user has unlimited access to the system as would be the case with a personal home or office computer. The collocation web host has the ability to add, remove, customize, and compile most applications.
The host also has the ability to access any file on the system, change ownership and permissions of files, and perform other tasks expected with unlimited access to controls. Thus, maintenance is completely and conveniently manageable by the user. The user has complete control over deciding who has access to important information and various tasks.
Features and Costs of Some Co-location Packages
Some of the most popular and top rated hosting companies offer attractive co-location packages. Several high quality companies and packages are reviewed here:
easyCGIeasyCGI houses servers in 19" rack mount cabinets within a highly secure, climate-controlled data center. A redundant high speed network is monitored 24/7 by easyCGI to ensure user satisfaction. Multiple high-speed dedicated connections guarantee network reliability and up to 99.9% network uptime. Key features of the easyCGI co-location package include 250-750 GB of monthly data transfer, 16-64 IP addresses,
reboots and power cycles, primary and secondary DNS, free overnight shipping, a money back guarantee, and no setup fee. Support features include 24/7 phone and email support, a trouble ticket system, community forums, and knowledge base. Technology features include dual GigE fiber uplink, data center, cisco routers, UPS power, and a backup generator. Packages range from $79.96 per month to $239.96 per month based on data transfer and IP address preferences.
Superb Internet
o Superb Internet owns two separate Network Operations Centers. The first center is located in Tukwila, Washington and is staffed by experienced system and network administrations 24/7. This facility boasts three parallel UPS systems a 1.5MW diesel generator, and hundreds of tons of AC capacity. The other collocation center, located in McLean, Virginia, is also staffed by experienced system and network administrators 24/7. This facility also possesses heavy-duty UPS, diesel generator, and AC systems.
Basic features of the Superb Internet Co-Location Package include 1,000 GB of monthly traffic, 2 IPs, 100% uptime guarantee, and 24/7 live onsite monitoring. Attractive add-on features include a 100MB/s network port upgrade for $15.00 per month, 30 GB of secure back-up FTP space for $25.00 per month, Email Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam Protection for a $25 setup fee and $5 per month, managed email service (i.e., 50 POP/IMAP accounts and 5 mailing lists) for a $20.00 setup fee and $20.00 per month. Server sizes range from 1U/2U to 5U+. Packages features different server sizes range in price from $99 per month (with a $175 setup fee) to $149 per month (with a $175 setup fee).
NOC4hosts:o NOC4hosts houses servers at its state-of-the-art data center in Tampa Bay, Florida. This facility is fully redundant and possesses dual fiber entry points, battery backup, a diesel generator, raised flooring, two 20 ton AC compressors, fire suppression and 5 bandwith providers. NOC4hosts provides Internet connection via a 10/100 switched port. The user receives full root access to the server, DNS service, and IP numbers for collocation. Collocation packages offer a variety of rack and tower options.
NOC4hosts can provide between 1U and 1 full rack rackspace. Prices for these packages range from $85 per Mbps Bandwith, or $.60 per GB, to $65 per Mbps Bandwith, or $.40 per GB. Rack packages also offer between 1 and 20 amps of power. Monthly costs range from $49 to $1099 depending upon rack space and available amps. Setup fees, when applicable, range from $49 to $299. All packages include 24/7 free reboots and remote hands.
NOC4hosts can also provide between 1 to 20 mid towers or a 10x10 cage. Packages offer 1 to 3 Unmetered Mbps, 1 to 20 amps of power, and up to 100 square feet of space. Prices for these packages range from $85 per Mbps Bandwith, or $.60 per GB, to $65 per Mbps Bandwith, or $.40 per GB. Monthly costs range from $79 to $1600 depending upon tower/cage space, unmetered Mbps, and available amps. Setup fees, when applicable, range from $49 to $299. All packages include 24/7 free reboots and remote hands.
A low-cost and reliable collocation solution can be found at any of these hosting companies. Collocation hosting provides the user with varying levels of technology, bandwith, and redundancy. When searching for a collocation service provider, take into account your own personal or business needs to ensure the best possible collocation hosting experience possible.
