If you\u2019re thinking about choosing a new managed cloud hosting service provider, there are a lot of things you want to check, first. One of the first things you should take a look at is the data centers in which your server will be hosted. Seeing a data center for yourself gives you the opportunity to ask additional questions if you see something you don\u2019t like or you\u2019re not sure about. However, if your prospective MSP doesn\u2019t willingly take you to their data center and has numerous excuses as to why they can\u2019t take you there, then that should make some red flags go off.<\/p>\n
Here at Wowrack, not only do we take you on a tour of a data center, but we also host open houses every so often to welcome large groups of those who just want to come by and check it out.<\/p>\n
The next data center tour is January 10th. After all, what better way to start the New Year and gift your company\u2019s network a new home?<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Why Going on a Data Center Tour is Important<\/strong><\/p>\n Since the data center is the selected location of where your server will be stored, it\u2019s super important to know what this is going to look like. And, in general (but not always) seeing one data center will give you a good sense of what the other MSP\u2019s data centers look like, too.<\/p>\n Seeing a data center for yourself can, for one, show you the obvious things. For instance, you can see if the data center is physically secured, if there is a cooling system in place, and overall, how the machinery looks. If it seems dusty, cluttered, and there are loose wires sticking out every which way, you may want to take a look at some other data centers, too. It also gives you a chance to learn more about how it all works, as well ask any questions that come to mind or haven\u2019t already been answered.<\/p>\n Which, brings us to our next point...<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What Questions You Should Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to as something as big as this, you want to make sure you\u2019re absolutely certain before making the time and monetary investment. This is another way to get a good read on your prospective MSP. If they seem hesitant to answer your questions or are making you feel uncomfortable by asking them in the first place, then you might get a good sense of how your experience will be in the long term.<\/p>\n And, if you can\u2019t think of any questions, here are some examples to get the juices flowing:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n