We've colo'd at an SBC (AT&T) data center also for the last 2+ years. The best thing about the AT&T center is the communications connected to the "Matrix" [smirk]. With the 4 hurricanes last year and 3 the previous, Our US locations didn't even blink (I on the hand, beg, borrowed, and yes, even stole fuel). We use to have it in our own site with generators, the servers were up, but no one could connect because the telecom lines were down.
David W, If you want some pricing info call me direct, you know the numbers. Thanks, Don Verhagen Tandem Staffing Solutions, Inc. >>> On 8/9/2006 at 1:40 pm, in message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >> David Wolverton >> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 7:53 AM >> To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org >> Subject: [U2] Hosted UniData >> >> We have a customer wanting to review options for >> 'Outsourcing' their servers >> - either to a CoLocation facility, or a fully hosted site. >> >> Does anyone have their servers for UniData CoLo or Hosted, >> and if so, would >> you mind sharing your provider and experience? > > We've had our UV server colo'd at one of SBC's (now AT&T) data centers > for about 5 years, and have been happy with their service. They provide > what you'd expect from a hardened data center: > > Multiple layers of physical security - you pass through 2 man traps and > a biometric palm scan to get on the data center floor. > Connections to multiple power grids and redundant diesel generators. > 24x7 access. > 24x7 staffed NOC if you need something power-cycled (i.e. a hung Windows > server). > Data center floor elevated above the flood plane. > Built to withstand a 7.4 earthquake. > A fire suppression system that won't damage electronics. > Redundant internet connections to your cabinet. > > As Symeon noted, the software you're running is irrelevant to your colo > provider since you manage the servers yourself. AFAIK, SBC only had 2 > data centers prior to the merger with AT&T (southern California and west > Texas), but I think AT&T had a few more. They also offer some degree of > managed hosting, but I've never checked into the details. > > -John > ------- > u2-users mailing list > u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org > To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
