Michigan Colocation and Data Center Services by Waveform Technology LLC

What is colocation?

Colocation is the process of minimizing costs associated with Internet servers by placing them close to large bandwidth sources. Most colocation centers, including Waveform Technology’s Michigan Data Center, also provide redundant fiber paths, uninterruptible power, and various levels of security. In short, colocation increases access speed and greatly decreases downtime associated with network failure and power outages.

Waveform Technology’s Colocation services make the amenities of a data center available to small companies and individuals as well as large firms.

What is the difference between web hosting and colocation?

Dedicated servers, virtual private servers, and web page hosting differ from colocation in the ownership of equipment. In a colocated environment, the server is owned, maintained and operated by the customer, while dedicated servers are owned by the hosting company.

Owning your equipment allows a great deal of freedom in the setup and operation of the server. While purchasing equipment has a higher initial cost, the long term costs connected with ownership are lower then the continued payments for dedicated servers. Ownership ensures full usage of the CPU, disk, and memory resources available and allows the owner complete control over security. Sharing a machine, such as a virtual private server, for example, does not provide this.

Does Waveform Technology monitor or maintain user owned servers in its facility?

No. Waveform monitors power, data, physical security for your machine, and regulates the data center environment. We will reboot machines colocated with any Single Server plan and neutralize network problems. Waveform technicians can help diagnose user owned machines, but ultimately the maintenance of these machines is the responsibility of the owner.

Can owners enter the data center to access their machines?

Rack and Private Cage customers can access Waveform’s data center at any time, 24/7. Single Server customers can access the data center but must be accompanied by a Waveform technician, and arranged in advance by appointment. This is to ensure security at all times.

Do customers only come from the Detroit area?