Colocation is a cost-effective and scalable way to host your IT Infrastructure. When choosing a provider for colocation make sure you examine their uptime records and the quality of their infrastructure. They should also offer a variety of options for networking and the ability to scale as your business expands.
Colocation providers manage data centers, which are buildings designed to guard IT equipment from theft and unauthorised access, as well as environmental dangers. These facilities have security guards and are equipped with surveillance cameras as well as locks, access controls, and access control systems.
Upon signing a contract with a colocation provider you will be provided with a space in the data center where you can install your IT equipment and power. The provider will usually help you install your equipment, however this is not always necessary. They also provide uplink ports that allow you to connect your equipment to their network, which leads to the Internet. They will provide redundancies in connection and may allow you to select your own provider or theirs.
A reliable colocation service provides many options for networking. They include dedicated private connections with carriers, a content delivery networks and cloud services. This will let you spend less time managing bandwidth, thereby increasing speed and ensuring compliance. Local colo services offer the added benefit of having real people who can answer questions in person instead of having support teams that are located far from you.