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Colocation hosting and outsourcing management
Three requirements for a hybrid cloud computing deployment
As the hybrid cloud computing approach gains steam, organizations will need to pay close attention to cross-cloud connectivity and management, plus microservices. Continue Reading
Ask the right questions before committing to a colocation SLA policy
Being happy with a colocation provider has a lot to do with setting clear expectations right from the start. Know what you want and what you can realistically expect. Continue Reading
Words to go: Data center colocation services
Don't jump feet first into the colocation pool. First, make sure you understand the different options for colocation services and agreements, using these key terms below. Continue Reading
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remote hands
Remote hands is a service offered by colocation providers that allows customers to delegate management tasks to a technician hired by the provider. Continue Reading
colocation marketplace
A colocation marketplace is an online platform that connects colocation users with managed service providers, IT vendors and potential business partners. Continue Reading
PaaS examples prove apps dictate infrastructure choices
PaaS is the least-known XaaS category. However, it is a great way to bootstrap custom app development and increase IT productivity.Continue Reading
What is the difference between hosted colocation and DRaaS?
Enterprise IT organizations know the importance of disaster recovery. But which fits the budget, in-house expertise and testing requirements: hosted colocation or DRaaS?Continue Reading
Two key disaster recovery colocation questions to ask
Choosing a disaster recovery colocation provider may seem daunting. However, knowing what to look for beforehand can help you make the right choice.Continue Reading
What to know about selecting a colocation provider
Selecting a colocation provider is about more than finding one with a low price. The quality of service and conditions spelled out in a colo service-level agreement, or SLA, will be important -- especially if something goes wrong. This handbook ...Continue Reading
These IaaS examples show data centers can share the load
Not every IT workload belongs directly under your control in the data center. Consider these IaaS pros and cons for example workloads.Continue Reading
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Budgets prompt data center vs. colocation discussion
Rather than spending another budget cycle struggling to fund the data center, start outsourcing selectively -- and improve at the same time.Continue Reading
A cloud migration plan for conservative data centers
Enterprises migrating to the cloud prefer a slow and considered approach that protects sensitive data and ensures performance levels.Continue Reading
grid computing
Grid computing uses small, distributed resources from servers and PCs to solve big problems. But will this architecture survive the cloud era?Continue Reading
Find the right data center support for any IT organization
Most of the IT budget goes to maintaining the data center hardware and software. Consider outsourcing for better support.Continue Reading
Identify risky data center providers before it's too late
These tips from a data center design expert will keep you from partnering with an inadequate cloud hosting or colocation provider.Continue Reading