What infrastructure is required for a web hosting facility?

• Real estate and Equipment - server room, racks, cabinets, etc.
• Electrical Power - requires sufficient conditioned power
• UPS and/or Diesel Generator - enough UPSs and/or diesel generators to provide power to servers and A/C for four - eight hours should there be a power failure
• Air Conditioning - at least two A/C systems, each running at 50% capacity. Should chill room to 70 degrees.
• Physical Security - keycard, biometric, etc. Colo should have "guards" at door. Managed should not allow non-employees into server area.
• Fire Suppression -
• Internet Connectivity - multiple redundant pipes from multiple providers. All pipes at least DS-3 (T3).

Pricing for DIY

-- KevinJarnot - 18 Jan 2005
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