Today, many businesses are migrating to the cloud. This is an excellent option for some, but it is not the perfect solution for all businesses. It is possible that your business would benefit from a dedicated managed server or a bare metal server, both of which can be located within a data center.
Making the determination as to the best solution requires thinking through the current and future computing, data, and security needs for your business.
Server in a Data Center
Choosing colocation or a bare metal server places your privately owned and maintained server in a data center. This is a good option when the business needs 100% control of the server. It is often the best solution if the data stored on the server is highly sensitive and advanced security protocols are in place.
A dedicated managed server is another option. This allows the business to have a private, single-tenant server in a data center, but it removes the need for the business to maintain and manage the server. Instead, the data center completes this work while still providing options for the business to manage the server security and resources. This option has limited upfront costs, making it a good choice for most companies.
Cloud-Based Solutions
Cloud services can include public, private, specialized, or hybrid clouds. Private clouds are more costly but provide additional security and infrastructure customization. Cloud computing provides exceptional capacity and capabilities, with software-as-a-service solutions offered by the data center.
Cloud computing allows access from any authorized device, which may be important for a business. Exceptional uptime and performance and the redundancy of information stored in the cloud make this an ideal choice for most businesses.
For assistance in determining if data center or cloud servers are the best options for your business, talk to the team at Web Werks. More details of our services and options can be found at Business url.
