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ollocation and shared hosting are two server hosting methods with different characteristics. So which one is right for you?
Both colocation and shared hosting have unique characteristics with different pros and cons. Below, we compare between these two in order to help you find the most suitable option.
Ownership of Equipment
Colocation is a service where you rent a space to store your server equipment. By owning the equipment, you have total control over the server and can tailor your configurations as you please. Whereas with shared hosting you lease the server from a hosting company and share it with other websites. It doesn’t allow any direct control over the equipment or its maintenance.
Security and Reliability
As a dedicated server, colocation isn't affected by spikes in traffic on another website and has a quicker disaster recovery time. It is also less prone to hacking and isn't affected by low bandwidth in another part of the world. In contrast, with shared hosting, if one website gets a lot of traffic or gets hacked, it can affect other websites hosted on the same server.
The Cost of Services
As you have to buy the server equipment and pay the rent to host it, colocation is a costlier option than shared hosting. However, when it comes to scalability, shared hosting may struggle to meet your demands.
Types of Technical Support
Both of these services come with dedicated technical support team. However, as it is more time consuming to reach to cloud based technical team, colocation can provide faster and more reliable support than shared hosting.
Overall, shared hosting is suitable for websites with limited needs, while colocation is more suitable for businesses with high-end websites.
