What is the biggest negative to leasing space in a data center versus building or maintain your own?

The correct answer is B. Control. When you lease space (colocation) in a third-party data center, you cede control over the physical environment - including physical security policies, cooling and power infrastructure, maintenance schedules, adjacent tenant vetting, and compliance posture. The data center operato

Submitted by mike_84· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security

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ACosts
BControl
CCertification
DRegulation

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(39 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
87% (34)
C
3% (1)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

When you lease space (colocation) in a third-party data center, you cede control over the physical environment - including physical security policies, cooling and power infrastructure, maintenance schedules, adjacent tenant vetting, and compliance posture. The data center operator makes decisions that can affect your systems without your direct input. While cost (A) can be a factor, leasing is often cheaper than building; certifications (C) and regulations (D) apply to both owned and leased facilities. Loss of control over the physical layer and operational policies is the most significant and commonly cited disadvantage of colocation.

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#Data Center Models#Colocation#Infrastructure Control#Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

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