The majority of businesses can't afford the costs involved in building their own data center, as the cost of building a data center can exceed well over 300 million dollars. So, where do you store your data for less than your life savings? The answer: colocation hosting.
What is colocation hosting?
Simply put, colocation hosting is when you pay a fee to store your dedicated server or servers at a data center, saving you the monthly cost of renting hardware. The costs of colocation hosting vary from $59 a month to over $3,000 a month.
Pros and cons of colocation hosting
Colocation isn't for every business model. Everyone's needs are different, and sometimes your business may not need colocation now, but later on it may be a viable option.
Pros
- No need for an internal tech team. The data center you colocate with will have staff on site to assist you with server maintenance. This comes at a cost, but it can often be cheaper than hiring tech staff.
- Many data center locations. There are many data center locations throughout the world and the United States, making server location simple and reducing latency.
- Scalable. You can colocate a simple 1U server or an entire cabinet as your business expands and needs more data storage.
Cons
- Cost vs. traditional hosting. Colocating a single 1U server may not be the best option. Sometimes renting a traditional dedicated server may be the better choice.
- Time consuming. Colocating a server can take more time and planning than traditional hosting, as you must send in tech requests to have something changed or rebooted.
- Simplicity. Managing a traditional dedicated server is simpler and more straightforward for people who have never colocated a server before.
Is colocation right for me or my business?
Not every business needs to colocate a server or multiple servers. You will need to weigh the services you are receiving and their cost against the cost of traditional web hosting. The amount of data and how long you plan to store it are also factors.
Why pay $500+ per month for a dedicated server when you can purchase a server and colocate it for $80 per month? Everyone's position is different, and you will need to sit down and evaluate your options.
Spin Servers offers colocation services. Our team provides high-uptime facilities and excellent service at affordable rates that allow you to maximize your budget. Our colocation is provided in partnership with The Server Store, a leading supplier of pre-owned server hardware. Spin Servers can colo any server purchased through The Server Store.
If you have more questions about colocation hosting or any of our services, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by using our live chat at spinservers.com.
Spin Servers is a US-based provider of dedicated servers & affordable private cloud solutions. Our motto is to let you "spin up servers" fast, seamlessly, and affordably.
