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Dedicated
and Managed Hosting Solutions
Dedicated
and managed server solutions provide an ideal platform for deploying an
Internet presence, e-Business, or an application server environment.
Server deployment made simple--no time consuming logistics--no hassles
and costs associated with hosting your own servers--no more dealing with
the complexities of maintaining remotely co-located servers.
Dedicated
vs. Managed Hosting
A dedicated
server is just that, a server built to your specifications dedicated for
your use only--you manage and control the server completely from a
system administration and application point of view. We're responsible
for maintaining the hardware and network connectivity so you don't have
to. If a hardware failure occurs, we're responsible for returning the
platform to service as quickly as possible.
A managed
server is exactly the same service as a dedicated server described
above. The difference is that you can rely on us to perform various
server and/or applications management tasks; such as system
administration, complex monitoring, application management, upgrades,
backups, or complete management of your hosted server or infrastructure.
Why
Choose Managed Hosting?
Hosting
your own servers or server co-location can often be a
cost-effective way to get your e-Business off the ground and
online fast. Unfortunately, as your business and competition
grows, dealing with the costs and complexities of maintaining your
own computer and network infrastructure can become a costly and
time consuming activity.
A
dedicated or managed server provides the same basic benefits that a
co-located
server provides. However, the major difference is that we are
responsible for maintaining the hardware and network
infrastructure--not you! This affords you the time and
resources to focus on growing your business--not just sustaining
it.
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Complete
Control - We build and house your server in our
data centers and turn over complete software and application
control to you or your technical team. You manage your
business specific application environment, we managed the
hardware and network infrastructure, so you don't have to.
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Rapid
Deployment - We provide the server, Operating
System software, and all necessary infrastructure to deploy a
high-performance server for your particular application or
business need.
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Virtual
IT Staff - We are responsible for the network
operations and hardware maintenance. If your server
experiences a hardware failure, we correct the problem and
return your server to full operational status.
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24
x 7 x 365 Support - Our Network Operations
Center (NOC) is manned around the clock, 365 days a year. All
dedicated servers are monitored by our NOC 24 x 7. Any
hardware failures or network problems are immediately detected
and responded to. Ping monitoring in 3-minute intervals is
included. More comprehensive monitoring services are
available.
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Financial
Benefits - Lower up-front costs when you factor
in the time and labor involved in deploying your own server
and network connectivity. Also, a dedicated server is a
non-taxable service and an expense, rather than asset.
The
Advantages of a Dedicated Server
With
a BayArea.net dedicated server solution, we provide you with a
ready-to-deploy high-performance server or group of servers. You
won't have to deal with the issues and associated hassles of
procuring and supporting your own equipment. We perform the
hardware maintenance, required upgrades, and respond immediately
to all server hardware failures.
With
a dedicated server, you can select the most appropriate
configuration for your specific application or business
requirement and very quickly deploy a cost-effective,
high-performance, and highly available Internet solution.
Dedicated servers provide all of the benefits of co-location, but
without the hassles and costs of owning and maintaining your own
equipment.
The
Many Benefits
of a Dedicated or Managed Server Solution
The
following details the major benefits of utilizing BayArea.net
dedicated server services:
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Major
emphasis on mission-critical operations - BayArea.net
is highly focused on providing commercial business services.
As such, your dedicated server will be housed in an
environmentally controlled and monitored data center. Each
BayArea.net data center is connected to the Internet via
multiple DS3 (45 Mbps), OC12 (622Mbps), or OC48 (2.48Gbps),
and Gigabit Ethernet fiber links to the major Internet backbones. Dedicated
servers are constantly and proactively monitored 24-hours/day,
7-days/week by highly skilled system administrators and
network engineers.
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Greater
flexibility and cost-saving benefits - Unlike server
co-location or shared web hosting, dedicated server solutions
provide outstanding flexibility and cost savings. Flexibility
comes in the form of no-hassle hardware upgrades, server
maintenance, and repairs. In addition, the server is dedicated
to your use, which means you can deploy whatever applications
or services you require. Other cost-saving benefits include:
the ability to report an expense rather than an asset on your
taxes; substantially reduced staffing costs by not having to
support your own hardware platforms.
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Ability
to upgrade to managed services - BayArea.net
also
provides managed services. At any time, you can choose to
increase or decrease your level of involvement in the
operation of your server infrastructure. BayArea.net provides
a host of managed services that compliment a dedicated server
service. You can choose to be responsible for only your
application, and leave all other hardware and software
administrative tasks to our team of highly skilled
administrators. Or, you can simply rely on us to manage your
entire e-Business infrastructure--more flexibility and
benefits!
Terms and Conditions of
Service:
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Acceptance of BAIS Online Terms of Service required.
- All managed hosting services require a minimum
1-year, fixed-term agreement.*
- Service automatically renews on a
month-to-month basis at the end of the initial one year term.
- Bandwidth: All services include a specified
amount of data transfer per month (bandwidth). Additional levels of data
transfer are available in several flexible increments. Very high levels of
bandwidth allocation are also available.
- Standard managed hosting services may not
include managed services such as system administration, software updates, or
tape backup services unless otherwise specified in a service agreement.
- Primary and secondary DNS service is included.
This service does not include domain name registration/transfer*, or DNS
management.
- Domain registration/transfer services are
billed separately.
- *Initial setup fee includes up to two (2)
domain transfers or registrations. Additional domain transfers/registrations
will be billed according to our current domain transfer/registration
policies.
- Other terms and restrictions may apply.
Service
Availability and Ordering
For
specific information concerning managed hosting and related
services or to receive a formal quote,
please call (800) 495-0092, use our online
quote form, or email sales at sales@bayarea.net
with your specific requirements or questions.
Still
have questions regarding BayArea.net dedicated or managed servers?
Send
us an email, and we'll get an answer back to you within 24 hours.
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