The attributes behind your decision
- Decision input
- Measured workload
- Primary variables
- Capacity, control, operations
- Validation
- Representative testing
- Next step
- Swiss colocation
Compare ownership and control
With dedicated hosting, the provider owns the server assigned to the customer. With colocation, the customer supplies hardware placed in a data-center facility. Ownership changes procurement, maintenance and replacement responsibility.
Account for power, space and network
Colocation planning includes rack units, power draw, cabling, network commits, addressing and physical access. Dedicated plans package many of these inputs into a configuration.
Plan hardware operations
Determine who installs equipment, keeps spares, diagnoses faults and performs remote hands. Travel, shipping and replacement lead time can affect recovery objectives.
Model the full lifecycle cost
Compare acquisition, upgrades, power, rack space, bandwidth, remote work and staff time over the expected hardware life. Choose the model that supports the required control and operating capability.