VIRTUAL HOSTING AND COLOCATION
Sharing the Expense

Businesses are always looking for ways to keep costs down. One of the best ways to trim your expenses is to lower your upfront costs with virtual hosting or collocation. This alleviates the headache of maintaining e-mail and file servers onsite and is one of the most popular hosting options for small and medium-size businesses.

Our off-site hosting options are secure and affordable. We provide the bandwidth you need and make sure your site keeps humming along smoothly. And you can control and monitor settings from your office thanks to our control panel. If your business grows, we will provide the additional storage and bandwidth you need so your site can grow, too. Also, we give you the peace of mind to know your data is safe in the event of a fire or other disaster.

Virtual Hosting and Colocation Defined

Virtual Hosting – Providing Web services that include server functions and Internet connection services. A virtual host is often used by companies or individuals that do not want to purchase and maintain their own Web servers and Internet connections. A virtual host typically provides its customers with domain name registration, file storage and directory services for the files that Web page is built from, e-mail services and even Web site design and creation services if the customers want someone else to build their Web sites.

Colocation – A server, usually a Web server, that is located at a dedicated facility designed with resources including a secured cage or cabinet, regulated power, dedicated Internet connection, security, and support. Collocation facilities offer the customer a secure place to physically house their hardware and equipment as opposed to locating it in their offices or warehouse where the potential for fire, theft or vandalism is much greater. Most collocation facilities offer high-security, including cameras, fire detection and extinguishing devices, multiple connection feeds, filtered power, backup power generators and other items to ensure high-availability.

Source: Webopedia.