Hi Jerry,
Just like Rob said we use Globix. Its one of the best co-location
providers. Very good service, rates are like above.net.
But I think what you should look for is:
- If you can employ real guru administrators then go for
co-location. As it is better since you can configure for your needs
- If you have no people to hire then go manage hosting... but ouch
they cost a lot especially for someone like me who is an ex-sys
admin who can somehow manage this stuff.
If you can hire people or have time and expertise in network
infrastructure then go for colocation. I recommend Globix.net above
others.
Manage hosting we just use hostcentric.com for this. I have little
experience with others but hostcentric has been so far ok.
This are just my experience so I maybe wrong but stay away from
Paix.net, iAsiaworks, serverhosting.
In contracts look for this things:
- service level agreements (SLA).
- your way out incase they really suck. You need a bailout
paragraph.
- read what is your responsibility and what your vendors
responsibilities. You will be suprised what is written on the
contract.
I hope this helps.
