Colocation hosting, the basic primer
All the customer does is provide and manage the actual computer hardware and pay rent for its alloted space. Colocation hosting services provide space for customers to locate their network, server and storage equipment offsite in a secure location with fire protection and redundant air conditioning systems to keep the equipment in good working order. Individual, locked cabinets and cages give customers control over physical access. Your company equipment will enjoy a high level of around the clock security, not only through controlled access storage and the latest technology in fire protection, but also through video surveillance, card access and fingerprint and voice recognition systems and employee escorts for customers to and from their rental space. Multiple fiber optic cable bundles that service the data center building provide enough redundancy to keep communications running smoothly should one of the bundles become damaged.