Web hosting Glossary

see also: Colocation   

Related phrases:   co-location provider   co-location facility   gateway co-location   hut co-location

Definitions of Co-location:

• Refers to a relationship where the owner of a server would have their machine physically located at another organization's dedicated facility that is connected to the Internet.
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• Most often used to refer to having a server that belongs to one person or group physically located on an Internet-connected network that belongs to another person or group. Usually this is done because the server owner wants their machine to be on a high-speed Internet connection and/or they do not want the security risks of having the server on thier own network.
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• Network Operations Centers such as CommuniTech.Net offer the ability for customers to place their webservers and other network equipment in thier NOC which are connected via high speed fiber data lines to the backbone of the Internet. Administration is done remotely so that a customer far away can configure and control their network equipment.
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• This refers to renting a designated space where a company's servers are situated, along with other companies in the same physical location. All machines share common HVAC and power. For physical security, each company usually has a lockable wire cage for its equipment.
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• Co-location is for companies who plan to have a strong presence on the Internet. The advantage of co-location is that you own your web server but it is located on the REDNET backbone, thereby improving access speeds without the expense.
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• the provision of space for a customer's telecommunications equipment on the service provider's premises. Pure play co-location operators specialize in supplying the basics of premises, power and connectivity to the highest standards. They leverage economies of scale to provide absolute reliability at a commodity price. Value-added co-location operators supplement the basic co-location offering with optional services such as accelerated content distribution, utility storage and security.
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• (aka “colo” or “co-lo”) A server located at a facility specifically designed to house public and private servers in a secure facility with a dedicated Internet connection, backup power and technical support. Co-lo is attractive to businesses and organizations with limited Internet connections or human resources to manage a public website or private Intranet.
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• The leasing of space by a carrier or internet service provider to keep transmission equipment located in the same place.
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• The business places its own application server hardware in the ISP hosting facility. The ISP provides all the infrastructure and network connectivity, and the client fully manages its server and applications.
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• The sharing of buildings and facilities with other federal agencies or partners.
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• Ability of multiple satellites to share the same approximate geostationary orbital assignment frequently because different frequency bands are used.
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• [new] The sharing of the same *diplomatic premises by the *missions (sense 1) of states enjoying close and well-established relationships, for example the Nordic countries and those within the *European Union.
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• This word is commonly used to refer to a server that belongs to another person or group that is connected to a high-speed internet connection. Usually businesses tend to choose this method of web site hosting because it is more secure and faster.
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• A server, usually a Web server, that is located at a dedicated facility designed with resources that include a secured cage or cabinet, regulated power, dedicated Internet connection, security, and support. These co-location facilities offer the customer a secure place to physically house their hardware and equipment as opposed to locating it in their offices or warehouse, where the potential for fire, theft or vandalism is much greater. ...
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• More than one satellite located at the same orbital position.
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• The placement of two (2) or more providers transmitting facilities together in the same place or on the same tower or monopole.
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• The strategy of locating all personnel for a project in one physical area, which encourages communication.
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• An outsource, usually a dedicated facility or facilities, that provides physical space for and/or shared usage of essential computer equipment such as Web servers and, often, mission-critical managed services. Co-locations typically provide a high level of security and protection against fire, theft, vandalism, power outages or irregularities, and other risks which might, potentially, devastate a business that is reliant on 24/7/365 computer operations.
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• A location where a company may place their servers on the physical premises of a facility in order to utilize the facilities high-speed connections and safety/backup features. (See Hosting) –
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• Recent FCC and PUC rulings requiring a LEC to provide floor space and access to telephony services within the LEC central offices, with the intent of providing competitive telephony services.
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