HostGator has chosen The Planet to be its exclusive data center and network provider and has since become The Planet's largest customer. HostGator's long standing relationship with The Planet allows HostGator customers to utilise one of the world's best networks to power their web sites and ensure maximum uptime. The Planet's world-class datacentres feature state of the art security, power, safety, and cooling systems - all designed to ensure that service remains uninterrupted.

Data Centre Features

HostGator houses servers in four of The Planet's Dallas, Texas-area datacentre. Ranging from 22,000 to more than 78,000 square feet, these world-class datacentres contain top of the line technology to ensure that servers stay cool, secure, and up at all times. The datacentres feature redundant power, HVAC, and fire detection systems, and are monitored 24/7 by both HostGator and The Planet's Network Operation Centres.

Network Features

Web sites hosted with HostGator are accessible via a fully meshed and redundant Certified Cisco Network feature 10 backbone and fiber providers including: AT&T, Global Crossing, Level3, AboveNet, Savvis, SBC, Time Warner, MCI, Broadwing & XO Communications.

Monitoring

In addition to a fully redundant network and top of the line data centres, HostGator system administrators monitor all servers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Servers are monitored and issues are acted upon before they become serious. Additionally, the network and datacentres are monitored and managed by on-site technicians dedicated to ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.