• Server Colocation
• Dedicated Server
• Shared Web Hosting
• Do it yourself

Server Colocation

Primus' server colocation service allows you to place your own equipment in one of Primus' 7 Class "A" Data Centres. Primus offers a wide range of server colocation packages with varying levels of security and throughput. Server colocation is suitable for medium to high to very high volume sites.

Advantages

• You supply the hardware - any brand, any type, any size
• You have complete control of all of your equipment - including software and hardware
• You can deploy as much hardware as you need to handle your site's needs
• You can deploy any OS you want
• Monthly fees based on throughput used and space and power
• Primus can provide optional server management services for colocated servers

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Dedicated Server

A dedicated server is a machine owned by Primus but which is dedicated to a single customer. 100% of the server resources are dedicated to the customer's website. A dedicated server is suitable for medium to high volume sites.

Advantages

• No hardware purchase required (as opposed to colocation)
• 2 hour hardware replacement guarantee
• Optional server management services available
• Install any software you want
• Operating system installed by Primus
• Linux, Windows and custom OS installs available
• You get root access

Disadvantages

• Restrictions on hardware (supplied by Primus)

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Shared Web Hosting

A shared web hosting server is a website which is hosted on a physical Primus server along with many other websites. All websites on the web server share the resources of the physical web server. A shared server is suitable for low to medium volume websites.

Advantages

• Low cost
• Server managed by Primus
• UNIX and Windows hosting plans available
• A variety of development tools supported
• 24/7 support

Disadvantages

• Performance not guaranteed
• Server is single point of failure
• No root access

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Do it yourself

Want to build your own infrastructure and host your website at your own facility? You can do it, but the cost to provision the high-availability systems and high-capacity network which Primus provides would be prohibitive.

Redundant air conditioning, UPS systems, diesel generator, security systems and most importantly, the redundant backbone connections will cost you tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to install and then tens of thousands of dollars per month. It makes more sense to host with Primus.

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