What Are Data Center Services? There was once a time when a business’s data storage requirements were generally quite simple, consisting of mountains of boxes stored in dark rooms, rows of filing cabinets guarded with simple locks, and similar solutions. These solutions were not particularly sophisticated, and retrieving vital information on demand could be a tricky proposition, but there was little mystery about the workings of these simple methods. Data storage methods have come a very long way, since those days, and today we all have access to a range of high-tech solutions that can keep our valuable information safe and secure. The data center is just one of these technological marvels, capable of storing massive amounts of information that in the past would have taken huge amounts of floor space in the company offices. As with so many technological innovations, however, the data center can seem a little mysterious. What can it do? How does it do it? How is it superior to competing storage solutions? These are all fair questions; to answer them, we’ll explore the world of data center services. The Basics Essentially, data centers are facilities that store information, as well as IT systems and equipment. Data centers can differ markedly in their design and storage capacities, as businesses themselves have varying requirements. In very large companies, the data center and its support team often are entirely in-house—all functions are geared toward the specific needs of that organization. For guaranteeing optimal network connectivity and defense against disasters that can obliterate valuable company assets, there's nothing like having your own data center. However, the expense of maintaining an in-house data center can be prohibitive for all but the biggest organizations; it might cost literally millions of dollars per year to keep things running properly. For that reason, many organizations turn to a reliable third-party provider like CyberlinkASP to provide data center services from a remote location. Comparing Data Centers and the Cloud How does a data center differ from cloud storage? The cloud, as you may already realize, is an Internet-based storage system that is independent from any single physical device (e.g., hard drives). Instead, the cloud is maintained by various servers, and it can be accessed by nearly any Internet-connected device. Both of these solutions can store large amounts of data—videos, graphics, word processing documents, PDFs, sound files, and much more. Data centers, however, can also store physical equipment such as servers. Data centers are also supreme in providing 24/7 uptime.
The CyberlinkASP Advantage CyberlinkASP has gone the extra mile to ensure that its clients have access to first-rate data center services. The company’s team operates with the understanding that data centers require top-notch physical security to prevent unauthorized access to the equipment. To that end, all of the company's data centers come with high-quality card key security, video surveillance, and motion detection systems. With facilities in Dallas, Chicago, and London, CyberlinkASP can supply the redundancy needed to ensure that client data is free from physical hazards. In fact, CyberlinkASP data centers have been engineered to withstand Category 4 storms. Summary Whether maintained in-house by company personnel, or at a remote location by a third-party team, data centers can provide an organization with optimum uptime and security of valuable digital assets. Company Bio Based out of Dallas, Texas, CyberlinkASP is an application service provider that offers 24/7 cloud-based access to a wide range of IT services, including virtual desktops and managed hosting. This privately owned company, founded in 1999, maintains a staff of highly experienced IT professionals and a network of world-class data centers. Sources http://www.cyberlinkasp.com/data-center.html