What Is Server Housing? Definition and Benefits
Server housing, also known as colocation, refers to the operation of a company’s own servers in the secure data center of a professional Internet service provider. Unlike managed hosting, where hardware and operating systems are provided by the provider, in server housing companies bring their own servers and use the provider’s infrastructure for connectivity, power supply, and security.
How Server Housing Works
With colocation, the provider makes its data center infrastructure available — including rack space, electricity, cooling, and Internet connection. The customer installs their own hardware there, but retains full control over configuration, software, and data. This setup combines independence with the security and performance of a professional data center.
Main Advantages of Server Housing
- Maximum security: Modern data centers feature access control, video surveillance, gas extinguishing systems, and alarm monitoring.
- Uninterrupted operation: Redundant power supply and fiber optic connections ensure constant availability and high transmission speeds.
- 24/7 support: Trained technicians are on-site around the clock to handle maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Cost efficiency: Eliminates the need to build or maintain an in-house server room while maintaining control over hardware.
Server Housing vs. In-House Operation
Operating your own server infrastructure in-house is often associated with high costs and complex maintenance requirements. Server housing, on the other hand, allows companies to remain flexible and plan expenses precisely. The professional environment of a data center ensures significantly higher reliability, performance, and energy efficiency compared to internal solutions.
Server Housing at centron
At centron, companies benefit from high-performance infrastructure and an ISO 27001-certified data center in Hallstadt near Bamberg. The facility offers redundant power supply, fiber connectivity, and comprehensive physical security. Combined with our colocation services, we provide an ideal environment for your custom server hardware.
Conclusion
Server housing combines the advantages of owning dedicated hardware with the security and reliability of a professional data center. It’s the optimal solution for companies seeking control, performance, and flexibility — without the cost and complexity of maintaining their own server room.
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