Choosing the right Data Center is a critical dimension for success. There are considerations at various levels when selecting a Data Center Costa Rica facility. Since most users don’t have direct access to the physical space where the servers are kept, the best policy requires references and real-world experience with your prospective Data Center.

There are several components that need to be included when selecting a Costa Rica data center facility:

1) Site availability refers to whether or not there is space available to install equipment at the planned location; this might include space for raised floor, equipment racking, and cooling infrastructure.

2) Power availability is necessary to power the servers, which are business-critical for many businesses. Therefore, the Data Center Costa Rica facility should have redundant onsite diesel generators or UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems that can provide enough power backup to keep the services running in a power outage.

3) Data Center Costa Rica extended site availability is a measure of how long the services provided by a data center can be down before it starts to have an impact on your business. In reality, no service provider will do well if availability falls below 99.9%. It’s recommended to choose a facility that has customer references that are available to discuss their experience with the data center services.

4) Climate control refers primarily to the air conditioning systems necessary for your equipment to operate. This may not be a primary concern in Costa Rica, where temperatures are moderate throughout the year, but it is critical to ensure that the cooling infrastructure is sufficient. Ideally, look for a facility that has experienced capacity upgrades in recent years.

5) Security is always an important factor when selecting any Data Center facility. However, it might be more critical for facilities located in developing countries where crime rates are higher than the national average. Look for security features such as biometric access control, CCTV (closed-circuit television) systems, and other systems that can help secure the facility.

6) Network connectivity is important to ensure that there are no bottlenecks when transmitting data in and out of the site in which your servers are located. Ensure that at least two ISPs (internet service providers) are connected to the facility with active connections. In addition, there should be an agreement on the quality of service metrics between the two providers and your company.

7) Datacenter facility management refers to the quality of the staff that manages the facility day-to-day, their responsiveness, and experience (in data centers, for instance). Ensure that there is a well-defined relationship in place where you can discuss any concerns about services and operations with them.