CCSP · Question #393
What is the biggest benefit to leasing space in a data center versus building or maintain your own?
The correct answer is B. Costs. The biggest benefit of leasing colocation space in a data center rather than building or maintaining your own facility is cost. Building a data center requires enormous capital expenditure (real estate, construction, power infrastructure, cooling systems, physical security, and…
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What is the biggest benefit to leasing space in a data center versus building or maintain your own?
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- ACertification
- BCosts
- CRegulation
- DControl
How the community answered
(32 responses)- B91% (29)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The biggest benefit of leasing colocation space in a data center rather than building or maintaining your own facility is cost. Building a data center requires enormous capital expenditure (real estate, construction, power infrastructure, cooling systems, physical security, and ongoing maintenance staff). Leasing converts these capital costs into predictable operational expenses and eliminates the upfront investment. Certification and regulation are compliance considerations that apply in both scenarios. Control is actually reduced when leasing (since the facility is owned by a third party), making it a drawback rather than a benefit of colocation.
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