Comparing the Different Options for Hosting a Dedicated Server

Once you crunch the numbers, finding a provider that hosts dedicated servers probably looks like a pretty good idea. Especially compared to throwing resources, time and people into supporting dedicated servers in-house or through traditional colocation. But if you're really serious about not pouring resources in to managing the hardware and OS day and night, you need some serious hosting. And that's exactly what Managed Hosting from Rackspace is.

Managed, Dedicated Servers Provide Better Business Value

Day-to-day Responsibilities In-House or Colocation Servers Dedicated Server Hosting Rackspace Managed Hosting Configure & Manage Customized Servers, Storage, Security & Network Devices Monitor Your Environment Multiple Ways and Respond 24x7x365 System Administration & Troubleshooting Patch Your Operating System Managed Data Backup and Retention Maintain Network Uptime and Provide Guarantee Maintain Hardware Uptime and Provide Hardware Replacement Guarantee Respond to Configuration Issues Quickly & Correctly Respond to Data Center and Network Issues Quickly

The Rackspace Advantage It's the job of hundreds of certified Rackspace experts to do all of this for you. We have the tools and people to monitor your servers, devices and sites around-the-clock for you and respond to any issues. When you want, as much as you want, and by people who know the answers to your questions. We manage Windows and Linux patching for you, so you never have to worry about critical updates slipping between the cracks. Unmetered Managed Backup comes standard with our Managed Hosting solutions. We have inventory and experts onsite 24x7x365 and an industry-leading 100% Network uptime SLA. With inventory and experts onsite at all times we are able to offer a 1-hour hardware replacement guarantee. This is what we do. Our expert teams are on hand 24x7x365 to deliver technical support and Fanatical Support®. Our data centers are staffed around-the-clock, too.

Staffing In-House or Colocation Servers Dedicated Server Hosting Rackspace Managed Hosting Pay, Train and Retain Hard-to-Find Technical Experts Plan & Manage Your Infrastructure for Growth Take Care of Non-revenue Generating IT Activities Dedicated Support Team Accountable to You

The Rackspace Advantage It's the job of hundreds of certified Rackspace IT experts to support your servers, security devices, network, storage, and backup needs. We have the certified network architects, DBAs and other specialists to help map out your future infrastructure. When you want, as much as you want, and by people who know the answers to your questions. Every Managed Hosting customer has a Support Team dedicated to them, including an Account Manager, Development Consultant and Support Techs.

Capital Expenditures In-House or Colocation Servers Dedicated Server Hosting Rackspace Managed Hosting Fund Upfront IT Infrastructure Expenditures Maintain On-demand Hardware Inventory Pay for Hardware Repair & Replacement Upgrade Depreciating Technology with Latest & Greatest

The Rackspace Advantage We purchase everything from the hardware and data center to the network. You simply lease what you need from us each month. We keep all necessary components in inventory, so we can keep your infrastructure up and running. We replace failed components at no additional cost to you. Since you won't have to buy hardware, you won't be stuck with old depreciating assets on your books as technology progresses.

Infrastructure In-House or Colocation Servers Dedicated Server Hosting Rackspace Managed Hosting Build/Lease World-class Data Center Space Deliver a Highly Available Global Network Manage Multiple Vendor Relationships Manage the Entire Hardware Lifecycle

The Rackspace Advantage Your hosted environment is housed in one of our highly secure, scalable and redundant data centers. Designed and built to be smart, redundant and to only utilize high-quality bandwidth, our worldwide network utilizes multiple Tier-1 network providers. You sign one contract with us and benefit from our numerous established vendor relationships. We're a turnkey solution. From vendor negotiations to disposal, you don't have to deal with the hardware.