How Colocation Providers Are Now Providing Fully Managed Servers Too
Colocation once meant that practically all of the server's management duties fell on the client company's shoulders, renting space on the server rack. The advantages of fully managed servers were possible only as part of a dedicated management service. But now, this distinction is no longer relevant. Traditionally, there have been clear differences between colocation services and fully managed options. Colocation meant that the client company owned the server and hardware that were housed in the colocation facility. Putting a roof over the server head, so to speak, was the extent of the service. Managed dedicated servers were actually owned by the hosting company and maintained as part of their investment, though the client company covered the cost.
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