colocation or rent server

PATRICIAF5 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-26-10, 08:53

Hello,
I hear that there are very small difference between colocation and rent server(dedicated). Is it right? which is better and why? Please give me some comments or suggestions about it.

Thanx

RicherdsFi · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-10, 11:39

With colocation you would send them your server and you would be offered rack space. Not sure if BODHOST does that, I never checked. With dedicated servers the server belongs to them. So it depends on who owns the server.

debasri · #3 (**permalink**) 11-27-10, 07:46

Hello,

Bodhost have Fully Managed Colocation Servers. You can check "Managed Colocation" section in Bodhost.com home page.

Mitchel_B3ll · #4 (**permalink**) 11-27-10, 10:34

Yeah, so if you chose to collocate with them then you supply the server to them and rent the rack space. Then they take it over from there and fully manage your server for you. It is a pretty good deal too.

johny blaze · #5 (**permalink**) 12-14-10, 15:33

hey its nice sharing

jakson0100 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-05-11, 07:29

Depends on you afterall.
Colocation - you need to own your own server - your are responsible for any damages.
Rental - all faults are handled by iDC.

paullopez · #7 (**permalink**) 06-06-11, 04:04

Personally, I will prefer dedicated server on rental basis instead of purchasing expensive server hardware. Even, technology improving day by day so it makes no sense to buy own server hardware and collocate it into data center. Although, your own hardware can sooner or later looks outdated to next level upgraded machines.