2008 Strategies for Green IT at Penn:Data centers and servers:Location Shared

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Data Centers and Servers

Shared Data Center Location

Data center colocation plays a strategic role in modern IT operations. For many people, it presents an attractive alternative to building and maintaining a sizable data center.

Housing your servers and network equipment in a shared location does offer a number of benefits, but the picture isn’t always black and white. Before committing to a shared data center, there are a few things to consider:

Note: Keep in mind that a possible Pro might be a Con in your specific situation and vice versa.


Pros

  • Eliminate up-front costs associated with building your own data center.
  • Deploy within an existing data center infrastructure.


Cons

  • The overall space and load requirements are substantial.
  • Your data center requires intensive management.
  • Physical security is a major concern.
  • Possible data center fees might cost more in the long run.


Clayw 12:05, 24 April 2008 (EDT)

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