{"id":671,"date":"2024-11-13T17:27:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/?p=671"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:27:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:27:06","slug":"renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting a dedicated server vs colocating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4723 size-full\" title=\"Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/binary-1536651_640-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/binary-1536651_640-copy-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/binary-1536651_640-copy-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/binary-1536651_640-copy-1-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>There are real world pros and cons to both renting a dedicated server and to <a href=\"https:\/\/crusolutions.com\/blog\/colocation-can-help-protect-servers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">colocating your own server<\/a>, and the answer as to which you should select depends largely on your cash flow, the complexity of your information technology requirements and the number of servers you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll ultimately be a business strategy that is based on more than a fixed cost-per-month expense. It\u2019s a decision that should be based on the IT resources under your control that will chart the success of your business for years down the road.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#What_are_the_basic_differences_between_dedicated_servers_and_colocated_servers\" >What are the basic differences between dedicated servers and colocated servers?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#Dedicated_servers_on_one_side_%E2%80%93_colocation_on_the_other_side_The_good_the_bad_and_the_technical\" >Dedicated servers on one side \u2013 colocation on the other side: The good, the bad and the technical.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#Colocation\" >Colocation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#Dedicated_Servers_Hosting\" >Dedicated Servers Hosting:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\" >BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\" >VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\" >DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/renting-a-dedicated-server-vs-colocating\/#ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\" >ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_basic_differences_between_dedicated_servers_and_colocated_servers\"><\/span>What are the basic differences between dedicated servers and colocated servers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Colocated servers <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are purchased and owned by the business, then housed remotely in a data center (colocated) whereas dedicated servers are owned by the hosting provider (who may or may not also own the data center).<\/li>\n<li>With colocated servers, businesses can design the hardware, software, applications and security parameters for each server, but they\u2019re also responsible for the upkeep of those servers. Some major considerations for collocation would be how far your business is from the data center where your server will be housed.<\/li>\n<li>Could you feasibly travel to the data center to replace a failed HDD or would you need to contract with the data center for remote hands assistance? The most that some data centers will assist for \u2018free\u2019 is walk over to your server and reset it. Beyond that, some charge reasonable rates for labor and others are outrageously overpriced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask before you commit to a long term collocation contract. It\u2019s also highly recommended to keep spare parts for your servers at the data center \u2013 to expedite any needed repairs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dedicated Servers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conversely, dedicated servers are typically either owned or leased by the hosting provider, who then rents them to businesses. Some hosting providers will customize their servers to match a client\u2019s requirements, but others will not.<\/li>\n<li>The norm for most hosting providers offering dedicated servers is that they\u2019ll offer servers in a variety of combinations of CPU\u2019s, RAM, hard disk drives, control panels and bandwidth, leaving you to select from a cheap dedicated server all the way to a server costing hundreds of dollars monthly. One advantage with dedicated server hosting is that the provider is responsible for the upkeep of their servers. If a hard drive goes down, they\u2019re on the hook to replace it.<\/li>\n<li>Managed services are not normally offered with colocation services, but are widely available when renting dedicated servers. When pondering which method makes more business sense, consider this, \u201cDoes your in-house IT staff have the technical knowledge to manage all system admin and maintenance activities on your servers remotely?\u201d If not, managed dedicated servers are highly recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dedicated_servers_on_one_side_%E2%80%93_colocation_on_the_other_side_The_good_the_bad_and_the_technical\"><\/span>Dedicated servers on one side \u2013 colocation on the other side: The good, the bad and the technical.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both choices will largely benefit from their data center\u2019s infrastructure, in terms of backbone providers, security, backup power, alarms and cooling systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colocation\"><\/span>Colocation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you need to implement a load balancing solution, incorporate mirroring and any number of other complex set ups, then colocation may be the better option. In some ways, it also gives you more flexibility to plan and grow years down the road.<\/p>\n<p>As an example, if you need a 2U chassis, hardware raid and multiple hard disk drives, good luck getting a reasonably priced dedicated server. Just by its nature, a colocated solution is more complicated to setup and manage. Even so, when comparatively priced, collocation often offers the greater savings over the term of the asset.<\/p>\n<p>Colocation also factors favorably on your balance sheet, as fixed assets indicate higher net worth. This is important to prospects, clients and banks AND if you\u2019re using the accrual method of accounting, your income statement will reflect profitability by depreciating your expenses over a number of years.<\/p>\n<p>Colocation is not a good fit for a good number of small businesses though, simply because of the technical sophistication required or the financial wherewithal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dedicated_Servers_Hosting\"><\/span>Dedicated Servers Hosting:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The initial upfront investment of purchasing a server, then shipping and installing it into a leased datacenter rack is eliminated when going with a dedicated server solution. Technicians at the data center will install and set up your dedicated server, usually within one to two business days depending on workload, and weekend &amp; holiday schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Leasing a dedicated server is probably the preferred solution for businesses who are not yet ready to outright purchase their servers, or the spare parts to ensure their uptime.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated server is essentially a physical server leased and managed by the business, without sharing physical CPU and RAM resources with other sites and as so, have historically been the server of choice for high end e-commerce sites.<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/08\/unnamed-e1408122780935.jpg\" alt=\"ProlimeHost\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/08\/unnamed-e1408122780935.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2014\/08\/unnamed-e1408122780935-300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BROUGHT_TO_YOU_BY_PROLIMEHOST\"><\/span>BROUGHT TO YOU BY PROLIMEHOST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019ve been in the web hosting industry for over a decade, helping hundreds of clients succeed in what they do best and that\u2019s running their business. We specialize in Virtual Private Servers (VPS) and dedicated servers, with data centers in Los Angeles, Denver &amp; Singapore.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPS_SERVICES_LIGHTNING_FAST_SSD_VIRTUAL_SERVERS\"><\/span>VPS SERVICES: LIGHTNING FAST SSD VIRTUAL SERVERS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/ssd-vps-server\/\">Virtual Private Servers<\/a>\u00a0all feature high performance Xeon processors and SSD storage in a RAID10 configuration to optimize your server\u2019s performance, which dramatically enhances visitor experiences on your site.<\/p>\n<p>That speed is backed by unparalleled 24\/7 support, featuring both outstanding response AND resolution times to maximize your uptime.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Now is the time to join the ProlimeHost virtual private server revolution.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEDICATED_SERVERS_BACKED_BY_A_999_SLA_NETWORK_UPTIME_GUARANTEE\"><\/span>DEDICATED SERVERS: BACKED BY A 99.9% SLA NETWORK UPTIME GUARANTEE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>We only use enterprise-class hardware in our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/los-angeles-dedicated-servers\/\">dedicated servers<\/a> and offer a four (4) hour hardware replacement. Throw in IPMI for remote management, support for public and private networks, free operating system (OS) re-installs, and SATA, SAS &amp; SSD (including NVMe) storage. \u00a0For everything from gaming, AMD and GPU servers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/discounted-dedicated-server-deals\/\">cheap dedicated servers<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASIA_OPTIMIZED_SERVERS_IMPROVING_CONNECTION_SPEED_AND_QUALITY\"><\/span>ASIA OPTIMIZED SERVERS: IMPROVING CONNECTION SPEED AND QUALITY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Procuring an Asia optimized server improves the connection speed and quality between the server and the users in Asia or China. This can reduce latency, packet loss, jitter, and bandwidth issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the server and the applications hosted on it. For more information, please call 1-877-477-9454 or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There are real world pros and cons to both renting a dedicated server and to colocating your own&hellip;","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4790,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,10],"tags":[199,120,123,56,24,107,113,198,139,106,33],"class_list":{"0":"post-671","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-geneal","8":"category-tutorials-tips","9":"tag-amd-servers","10":"tag-asia-optimized","11":"tag-china-optimized","12":"tag-collocation","13":"tag-dedicated-servers","14":"tag-dedicated-servers-usa","15":"tag-gaming-servers","16":"tag-gpu-servers","17":"tag-prolimehost","18":"tag-virtual-private-servers","19":"tag-vps","20":"cs-entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prolimehost.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}