For a colocation account, you would provide your server to put in a colocation center’s rack, meaning you get a discount on the price of bandwidth and power because you’re sharing it with another location. Another option that is commonly available from colocation providers is to rent a server from them, instead of providing your own.

Colocation is a great idea for businesses that want to be really noticed online, but don’t want to hassle with all of the variables of their own hosting, like network connections or power backups. Colocation centers have all of the support a company would need to make sure their server and services are always available.

Some try to compare the cost of web hosting straight across to colocation services. The problem is that it’s almost like apples to oranges. By the price tag alone, colocation is priced higher than simpler web hosting options. The difference is, as stated earlier, that colocation centers may charge more for the hosting the site but when that’s compared with the saved costs of high speed bandwidth and power needs, it’s actually a really affordable solution.

Monitoring Services

• Monitoring & alert
• Backup tape swapping & offsite storage
• Technical phone support
• Remote hands
• Special discounted support pricing
• OS Alerts and/or updates

Security Services

• Network Vulnerability/Security Scan
• Hardware Management
• Email filtering
• Intrusion detection

Outsourced IT Services

• Onsite hardware support
• Remote hardware support
• Hardware Management
• Best practice guidelines

Starting at $249.95

Get More With Fibernet Utah Colocation

• Carrier Neutral Facility (Fiber from Integra/ELI, XO, MCI, Qwest, Comcast, and American Fork City, and Municipal Networks)
• Multi-homed BGP Bandwidth 10/100/1000 (Level3, Verizon Business/MCI and Integra)
• PCI Compliant Facility
• Full range of managed services, including monitoring security, remote hands, 24 hour support and more
• Protected power (UPS & Generator)
• State-of-the-Art Liebert UPS Systems

• Cummins/ONAN Diesel Generators in a secure, enclosed area
• Biometric and Proxy Card security with video surveillance
• Double Interlock Pre-Action Dry Pipe Fire Suppression
• Double interlock dry pipe fire suppression
• Zone four PLUS seismic building design located in Orem, Utah
• Redundant HVAC by Liebert Corporation and York International
• 20″ raised static resistant flooring
• Custom plans from one server to private colocation suites

Fibernet, located in Orem, UT, has been a hosting leader for 15 years. We take great pride in that fact, and in our class A, state-of-the-art data center facility, which has direct fiber connections to AT&T, Comcast, Qwest, XO, ELI, and MCI, as well as local Municipalities. BGP Bandwidth is delivered from MCI, ELI, XO, and Sprint. All fiber runs enter at different entry points into the facility and terminate into separate Cisco core routers, which all feed a N+1 Cisco Network. Fibernet is also a carrier neutral facility allowing our clients to use Fibernet’s bandwidth or connect directly to a specific carrier while still receiving on-net discounts.

As for the issue of security, we are all aware of the devastation in Haiti, Chile, and all across the globe. Understandably, clients who have trusted their businesses to data centers have concerns about where those data centers are located. Many people have asked why we chose Utah?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, more commonly known as FEMA, has a map that details the Presidential Disaster Declarations for the nation:

You can see from the Map that Utah, which is located in the west above Arizona and next to Nevada, is in one of the safest areas in the United States for a disaster free data center!  We protect our customers and their data.  Our fantastic support, together with world class hosting makes us the best choice for your hosting and colocation needs.  We’ve been around for 15 years and aren’t going anywhere!

The key benefits of a colocation suite with Fibernet is the ability for growth, flexibility of features, additional security, and premium  volume discounts. Designed to accommodate up to (2) full racks, including working space in front and behind the racks, private suites are the most secure method for collocating servers, in addition to being the most convenient way to control access to company data.

The Fibernet Office Suite Manager not only monitors access into each suite at the discretion of the primary owner of the suite, but also sends regular reports to the primary so he or she is always aware of who is accessing his or her servers.

Customized for your needs

You can customize Fibernet’s Colocation Suites to your specifications, much like an onsite data center, but with none of the large build-out costs and facility maintenance. Whether your company needs additional biometric access, or installation of additional IP cameras, Fibernet will personalize the suite to fit your needs.

Here are just a few options for personalizing your suite:

• Cooling
• Power
• Bandwidth
• Suite Dimensions
• Security

Facility Design

• PCI Compliant Facility
• Zone 4 Seismic Design
• Fire Suppression
• Redundant Power
• Multi-Homed Bandwidth
• Carrier Neutral
• Four Tier 1 Fiber Providers
• Secure Monitored Access
• Common Area Surveillance

Suite Components and Options

Starting at under $1,000/mo

• Rack Installation and Options (relay, four post, & enclosed four post)
• Hardware, Power, Application Monitoring, & Status Notifications
• Cooling (Sold in 1-ton increments)
• IP Camera Surveillance
• Cross-Connect & Bandwidth Plans
• Standard Keyed Doors, Proximity Card Reader and Biometrics
• Generator Protected, UPS & Generator Protected Power Options
• Onsite Support & Management Options

Why is PCI important?

For starters, it’s been a mandatory requirement for service organizations since September of 2006, when the leading payment brands–American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and JCB International–founded the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council with the express purpose of establishing and promoting the global observance of certain, consistent data security measures. These measures are outlined in a comprehensive set of requirements called the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS); such requirements include stringent mandates for security management, policies, procedures, network infrastructure, software design, and other security elements.

The specific requirements stated in the PCI DSS can be found on the official website of the PCI Security Standards Council as follows:

Build and Maintain a Secure Network

Requirement 1: Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data

Requirement 2: Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters

Protect Cardholder Data

Requirement 3: Protect stored cardholder data

Requirement 4: Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks

Maintain a Vulnerability Management Program

Requirement 5: Use and regularly update anti-virus software

Requirement 6: Develop and maintain secure systems and applications

Implement Strong Access Control Measures

Requirement 7: Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know

Requirement 8: Assign a unique ID to each person with computer access

Regularly Monitor and Test Networks

Requirement 10: Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data

Requirement 11: Regularly test security systems and processes

Maintain an Information Security Policy

Requirement 12: Maintain a policy that addresses information security

The PCI DSS is foremost intended to help organizations that accept, process, and store sensitive payment account information protect that data from intrusion. As a fully PCI compliant facility, Fibernet understands that the PCI DSS may be subject to modifications as new security risks arise and we are committed to enhancing the listed protocol as needed, while continuing to promote PCI compliance wherever it applies.

Fibernet is a 100% PCI Compliant Data Center that has been around for 15 years.  If you would like more information on how we can help you to become 100% PCI compliant please contact us at 801.223.9939.