Why choose colocation ?
Co-locating your servers with MANOC takes the headache out of hosting. You don't worry about finding IT staff support, an optimised hosting facility, Internet connectivity, security, data backup or anything else related to your server being and staying online. MANOC provides and manages it all for you, whilst giving you 24 hour access to your colocated server when you request it.
2 types of co-location:- Managed Colocation - the hosting company takes responsibility of maintaining and monitoring the collocated server, so you don't have to, plus it ensures superior uptime.
- Unmanaged Colocation - it is less expensive but you are responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and upgrades to the system.
Advantages of colocation:
- Freedom to choose the hardware & configuration of server
- More choice about the installed software
- More control of your server
- Colocation Provider maintains the server
- Cheaper than having your own colocation centre
- UK based Manchester data centre
- Reduced risk in secure facilities
- Immediate technical support on site if needed (managed colocation)
Disadvantages of colocation:
- Recommended only to experienced technical users
- Must source and pay for your own server
- All configuration and loading of the OS and software is carried out by you
- Parts, labour and warranty is your responsibility
Colocation is a basic hosting service. The hosting provider does not help to prepare your equipment for hardware or software installation or maintenance, that is your job. Nor is the co-location provider obliged to supply you with any extra services. However this managed colocation option is available at an extra cost.
To find out more about colocation in Manchester with MANOC and to discuss your needs further simply call us today on 0800 9548225 or click here and we'll call you.