What is the best way to ship a colocated server?

Colocation is a dedicated hosting solution growing in popularity where the customer owns the server and rents space from a data center.

Colocating a server is a great way to save money, but you may not have a data center nearby. So what if you have to ship your server to a facility?

If you live in the region, it might very well be worth your time to drive to the data center and set the server up yourself– even if you have to travel a long distance. You can make sure everything is the way you want it, and ensure your little baby is in good hands.

If the facility is too far away to visit in person, shipping is naturally your only option. This is fine, so long as you do it properly. Just as you would with anything else important, use a reliable carrier and require a signature upon delivery. Be sure you can track the package as well. Last but not least, a good amount of protective packaging and insurance are a must!