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Miscellaneous / Why is Data Center Important for a Business?

« on: April 01, 2021, 07:54:59 AM »

Over the years, data has been the most important asset for any enterprise. Seamless data management is now seen as the top priority for any business that wishes to improve its business working by keeping all the information available at all times.

With enterprises understanding the due importance of their data, they are now moving their existing data resources from an on-premise setup to data center technology. The data center technology is now becoming a top priority for various enterprises across industry verticals. Today, data centers have grown beyond additional data storage facilities to become a key parameter for determining a business’s success.

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Miscellaneous / What is the Difference between Data Center and Cloud?

« on: April 01, 2021, 07:49:01 AM »

Any business organization faces a primary challenge while assembling and aligning an IT project is determining where the data and supported processing power will be present. With advancements in virtualization and distributed computing technologies, it has become easier to develop digital systems that are hosted and function fully on the physically remote hardware. Any business can choose two deployment options- Cloud Data Center or Cloud and the Traditional Data Center or Data Center.

Data Centers
A data center depicts a location that remains accessible to all the members of an enterprise and houses hardware along with the supported devices for running internal computing networks, hosting digital systems and applications, or even just storing data.

The traditional data center is usually present on-premise with the entire functionality present in a physical site within an enterprise office perimeter. An in-house IT Team usually manages the data centers.

Cloud
A Cloud data center or Cloud serves the same purpose as the traditional data centers. However, Cloud can be physically present elsewhere and distributed across several locations. Cloud also creates the base for IT infrastructure for any business organization. Clouds are usually managed through third-party Cloud service providers. With Cloud, an enterprise’s stakeholders usually can’t physically see the hardware that hosts their systems and applications.

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Miscellaneous / Why should you choose co-location over dedicated hosting?

« on: March 30, 2021, 08:52:58 AM »

Colocation and dedicated servers both have their own benefits and drawbacks. Which one you choose to go with will be based on your specific requirement and how conscientious you are of your budget. Below we will go over the features of each type of server and what their exact differences are and why to choose co-location over dedicated hosting.

Features of Co-location Hosting
Colocation is the process in which a server or multiple servers are located in a data center. If one prefers to choose to host with co-location, they would own the hardware used to host. This provides the user with the advantage of what kind of hardware and is software is used within the server.

Many businesses have bulk-purchasing deals with hardware companies and this is something that they can carry through with the purchase of server and networking hardware; co-location provides businesses that already have their own hardware or wish to use their own hardware with the data center space that they need so that they can host their hardware in a safe and secure environment from which their servers can be accessed from the internet.

ESDS runs one of India’s leading data centers from Nashik, Maharashtra; with 24×7 support available from our on-site NOC team and a range of 99.95% uptime guarantees signed with many suppliers, ESDS can implement one of the most stable co-location platforms available.

The ESDS data center provides over 10,000 sq. feet of data floor space so that we can accommodate the demands of even the giant enterprises. Our co-location packages vary from rack space for a single server, or two servers up to half a rack, or even an entire rack, with the necessary network and power supplies being provided to supplement the needs of your hardware. Many giant organizations need multiple servers to power their network backbone and for some cloud hosting just isn’t the answer. Hence suggesting that co-location is the only cost-effective solution for those that can supply their own hardware.

Moreover, though some businesses may prefer to host their own hardware on-site, hosting your hardware in ESDS’ premier data center can offer you the best features that won’t be available in an office:

Redundant power feeds and UPS systems are in place to ensure that your servers will still have a power supply to utilize if the primary power supply fails; if these fail then diesel generators are also available to generate power.
The data center building has been constructed in a way that will reduce the overall internal temperature to help with the effort of keeping your hardware cool along with the building’s air conditioning system.
Multiple security features including biometric access to the data floor and a building-wide CCTV surveillance system ensures that only authorized individuals are permitted anywhere near your hardware; all visitors to the site are recorded and monitored. Also, whilst access to server racks is only possible with the correct keys.
The ESDS data center network is powered exclusively by Cisco hardware as this helps us to guarantee that the network is nevermore going to fail or be down because of hardware issues.

Features of ESDS Dedicated Servers
Dedicated server hosting has slightly varying services than co-location hosting. One of which is that you do not own the hardware that comes with the server. Dedicated servers are leased out and are housed by the data center provider. That implies you can drop the installation, maintenance, and support to the provider. Although there is a comfort factor to consider when choosing dedicated server hosting, it does come at a higher monthly cost.

Another important factor to consider is that you need to choose a reliable data center tech support staff to run and maintain your server.

A dedicated server provides a much different experience as compare to co-location hosting; you will be purchasing a physical server from ESDS and although you will never practically own the server, your dedicated server is still yours to access remotely and use as you wish. ESDS offers a range of managed dedicated servers that can be configured using a variety of different options throughout the order process so that you can develop a dedicated server, which meets your special set of requirements.

For a business of any size, a dedicated server is going to represent a vital investment; for the most part, a dedicated server is preferred because it can offer the stability and assurance that a business needs if it is going to make the most of its web presence, as selling goods and services through the internet is one way in which a company can enhance its revenue streams. ESDS can provide Windows servers and Linux servers to give businesses a choice of the platform that they develop their web applications around – some may be more open to the benefits of the open-source community, whilst others may prefer the support available with Microsoft applications.

A dedicated server configuration from ESDS will include the following features as standard:

Two IP addresses will enable you to host your websites on separate IPs if required, allowing you to add SSL certificates if necessary to advance the security of your website
Full support will be provided by the highly qualified ESDS support team that is available 24×7 waiting to answer your questions so that you have access to the assistance you may require when setting up or maintaining your dedicated server
As a Linux dedicated server customer you will have the option of the cPanel control panel for your server as a means of maintaining your server through a web browser as opposed to direct SSH access; a Windows dedicated server can opt for the Plesk control panel if needed.
So, how does ESDS co-location hosting compare to a dedicated server?

Large enterprises will find co-location to be a cheaper and more cost-effective option over the dedicated server hosting where vast server arrays are required because purchasing hardware in bulk often means that a discount can be received from the supplier, whilst the hardware will still have a residual value once it’s at the end of its useful life. ESDS can offer large enterprises the support that they require to get their servers set up in our Tier 3 data center. Our network is designed to cope with high demand without the performance being impacted in any way, making one of our co-location packages a sensible choice for any business.

Small businesses will be able to see more use in dedicated servers because the resources provided will be more in-line with their specifications; ESDS enables you to configure the resources of your managed dedicated server to meet your needs during the checkout process to ensure that you aren’t left with a web hosting plan that isn’t going to perform to your expectations. Full support will be provided along the way to make sure that the setup goes smoothly and that your web applications function properly.

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Miscellaneous / What are the standard features of Colocation Services ?

« on: March 30, 2021, 08:48:43 AM »

Colocation means nothing but moving one’s IT infrastructure to the Data Center or the fully managed & secured infrastructure. There are many reasons as to why one must move their servers to the data centers? It gives you the liberty to place your servers in a secure environment which is being monitored 24×7 by the highly qualified person and also is away from any natural threats that may occur any moment at any time. This is the safest, most secure colocation service available for the security of your data.

There are some specific set standard features of colocation services available, which are as follows:

1) A server is into the most reliable and secure infrastructure.
2) It’s been monitored 24x7x365 days by the thorough professionals.
3) The server or the equipment are protected against power failure.
4) It is protected against the natural threats caused due to natural calamities like flooding, fire, etc.
5) The data center infrastructure includes power feed and network uplink as standard, both power and network can be upgraded to meet one’s requirements.
6) Different State-of-the-Art Colocation Facilities to Choose From.
7) High Performance Switched 1.5 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps,1000 Mbps, and 10,000 Mbps Internet Port Plans.
8 ) The colocation facility provides a platform of  Reliable High-Speed Internet Bandwidth
9) Simple Migration Path to 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 10,000 Mbps Internet Service as per the requirements
10) As far as the power is concerned it generally has full Colocation Facility 24 / 365 UPS and Prime Source Generator Backed Power to Protect In Any Power Emergency.
11) Cooling is one of the major concerned of data centers which is being sought out by Climate Controlled Environment With Redundant A/C Systems in Every Colocation Suite.
12) From a physical security point of view Individually Locked Secure Cabinets as a Standard – Cages and Racks are available with the data centers.

The above feature is the basic features which have been generally provided by the data centers along with their colocation services. It is always advisable to put your servers in safe hands.

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Miscellaneous / What is Online Backup Services?

« on: March 25, 2021, 07:04:33 AM »

Backup Services are considered one of the most crucial services that are very essential in the long term. Another drawback is that local backups don’t always take place in real- nowadays. Local backup is always considered to be a simple task the physical media where you are storing the backups, such as the DVDs or external disk, may not be that reliable in time.

Online backup is the perfect solution to many of the business and almost to all industries. These services are inexpensive and affordable to as it is a secured way to protect one’s data. It is, therefore, recommended that one must switch to an online backup service – these are inexpensive and will automatically copy one’s computer’s data over the Internet to a more secure off-site place (the data center) in near real-time without anyone’s involvement.

In this era, all the crucial information one usually stores on Laptops and computers. Whether its photos and music or business documents, financial records, everything being digital. Digital data is rapidly expanding at a rate of 80% each year, and businesses are responsible for maintaining 85% of that information. Data Loss can occur at any time, any moment in the current period. There can be several reasons for this, for example, hard drive crashes, spilled drinks, and accidental file deletion can occur at any time and put your company’s future in jeopardy. In fact, 93% of all companies that experience significant data loss shut down within 5 years!

Traditional backup services can be tedious and also time-consuming. Those backup solutions can take weeks to implement, leaving your business vulnerable to revenue and productivity loss. Common outsourcing models expect you to give out your entire IT infrastructure workload leaving you with no control and conversely, more cause for worry. And very-long-term contracts tend to leave you locked into an outdated business plan. Many backup services offer a limited free plan, often for personal usage. Usually, it is likely to enhance the free backup limit through coupons, referrals, or other medians that are not covered in this column. This column also does not include any free trials for a long time that are only available for a limited period.

How Online Backup Works?
Using a high-speed Internet connection, particular data, files, or the entire contents of a hard drive are backed up to the online storage provider’s system using a Web browser interface. In some situations, the service provider may need a software to be installed on your machine, but in either scenario, the data is automatically saved to the online backup frequently (you get the option to schedule a backup at a particular time), or the files get automatically backed up when any changes are done.

Online backup services mostly provide a Web-based admin console to access the data and also to monitor the health of your backups. The backed-up files are encrypted and stored in the provider’s DC (data centers). A company can download and manage the data backup or browse the archived file system hierarchy right from any computer or device.

Most of the online backup services are subscription-based, and their tariff depends on the amount of space required to store your backup. Service providers apply several techniques to reduce the required storage capacity for your backups, including deduplication, where similar files are copied only once, and incremental backups, in which only modifications to a file are backed up instead of storing multiple copies.

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