hey,

i have a few questions about datacenters.

first off, why would i need/want to use one?
second, how would i get access to one?
third, how much would that cost?

thanks

1) You'll want a datacentre if you desire to Co-locate one of your servers somewhere else for fast internet access.
2) You can order a colocation spot the same way you'd order anything else online. With your credit card and thier web site.
3) Somewhere between US$60 and US$200 per month would catch all datacenters I've ever seen.

-- HW

As opposed to running a server from a house?

As per Alberto, you could always get some server lines installed to your house, but a datacenter has redundant electricity, fire controls, 24/7 techs, redundant networks, et cetera. Generally a good idea to use a Datacentre.

-- HW

ZiDev,

A lot of compaines wont install any lines in Residental houses, also the very fews times they do they price gauge you. I had a quote for hard fiber to get laid it was like 75$ foot plus all these other crazy fees was going to end up being around 10k to get it laid and around 4k just for a T1. I kindly said no thanks, it was to our "Business" in house.

Frank

Haha, I guess *always* wasn't the best word to use.

-- HW

hmm ok this was informative

thanks guys

I know what you were saying but there is never "Always" if you see it on a test mark false