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Colocation and dedicated server


What is the difference between colocation and dedicated server?

A Dedicated Server is a server provided by a web host for you to rent.
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Tosh
Dedicated Hosting
Co-location means you store your own server at a facility of a co-location provider.
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wipr
Wipro Dedicated Servers
You have remote access to the server and you can customize the server to your own needs
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Tosh
Dedicated Hosting
A dedicated server is owned by the web host and you don’t have physical access to the server.If you are very strong at your technical skills then only it is suggested to have a dedicated server.
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wipr
Wipro Dedicated Servers
A co-location provider provides an internet connection to your server and allows you physical access to your own server when you need it.
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Tosh
Dedicated Hosting