Q&A: Top Questions About Data Center Colocation

Colocation has become an attractive option for companies that are low on data center capacity or need additional sites for disaster recovery purposes. Rising server density has made engineering a challenge for many companies, and most colocation facilities are engineered to higher service levels than typical corporate facilities. Plus, utility rates are lower at colocation facilities due to their bulk purchasing of multiple megawatts. Forrester receives a number of questions about the variety of colocation services that are currently available and how the contracts are structured — here are the most important ones for getting started.