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5 Tips for selecting the best data center colocation provider
A colocated data center environment can offer a number of benefits for your Enterprise…
…but only when you choosea provider able to address current IT pain points and meet your individual requirements.
What to know and ask about to make the right decision?
Data Center – making the choice
#1 Your needs
First and foremost! What types of service your company needs?
Think of colocated enviroment, equipment, machines, breadth of expected service and make a list.
#2 Location
One of Data Center advantages – they don’t have to be close!
However, don’t consider costs only. Think of all obstacles and hazards your chosen location may involve f.e. legal issues or possibility of natural disasters in the region.
#3 Level of uptime
A typical organization can lose approx. $7,900 /h due to the inaccessibility of essential content and resources!
Ask how long the provider has been able to maintain a 100% availability of his services and how he defines „uptime”.
#4 Facility maintenance
Provider has to have specified practices for Data Center infrastructure management.
Expect immediate answer for question about his practices like the upkeep of essential systems for example those supplying power and cooling.
#5 Levels of oversight and control
What level of control and oversight the provider offers?
Ask him about any remote management capabilities and how is he planning to report the key data to you .
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