Colocation
Colocation allows you to host your own hardware off-site without the complexities of managing a full cabinet, router, and full-time security and support. Daily Data offers data center colocation services ranging from single-unit servers to full cabinets, both for owned and leased servers, making it an ideal disaster recovery solution for businesses of all sizes, especially small businesses.
Robust Colocation Services
Server colocation provides a robust option for businesses to host their critical IT infrastructure while maintaining control and accessibility. Colocation, also known as “colo,” involves renting space in a third-party data center facility to house and operate your servers and networking equipment. Historically, this option has been cost-prohibitive for small businesses due to the infrastructure needed. Daily Data offers colocation services as small as a single unit server with no need for additional equipment, making enterprise-grade reliability accessible. For more information about co-location, you can also see our dedicated site, ColoByTheU.
Why you should consider co-location services instead of housing your server on-premises:
Considering colocation services instead of housing your server on-premises offers significant advantages, particularly for IT disaster recovery:
Secure Remote Access: By colocating their servers and infrastructure, businesses can provide remote employees with secure access to company resources, such as databases, applications, and file storage, without exposing sensitive data to potential threats associated with public cloud services or home networks. This enhances your overall data security posture.
High Availability and Redundancy: Colocation data centers are designed with redundant power supplies, cooling systems, and internet connections, ensuring that your IT infrastructure remains operational and accessible even in the event of localized outages or disasters. This level of redundancy is crucial for supporting a distributed workforce relying on continuous access to company resources. For example, Daily Data has maintained over ‘five nines’ uptime (that is 99.999% uptime) for our colocation clients – including during the Texas ice storm of 2021, proving our commitment to robust disaster recovery solutions.
Scalability and Flexibility: As your remote workforce grows or your IT needs evolve, colocation facilities allow you to easily scale your infrastructure by adding or removing servers and equipment as needed, without the need for significant upfront capital investments in your own data centers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colocation
Q1: Is colocation only for large businesses?
A1: No! Daily Data specializes in making colocation accessible for small businesses, offering services for as little as a single server unit, removing the historical cost barriers.
Q2: How does colocation help with disaster recovery?
A2: Colocation facilities are built with redundant systems (power, cooling, connectivity) and physical security, providing a resilient off-site location for your critical IT infrastructure, significantly improving your ability to recover from local disasters.
Q3: Can I access my equipment remotely?
A3: Absolutely. One of the key benefits of colocation is secure remote access to your servers and networking equipment, allowing your team to manage and utilize resources from anywhere.
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