Choose dedicated when you need a server, not a rack
A dedicated server gives you a single-tenant machine without purchasing and shipping the hardware. You still need to specify CPU, memory, storage, operating system, network port and addressing. Ask who replaces failed parts and what operating-system work is included.
InformatiQ quotes dedicated servers in Amsterdam with root access, IPMI, native IPv4/IPv6 and a 1GE standard port; 10GE is optional. Hardware and price are set per order. The operating system is customer managed unless a managed service is ordered.
Choose colocation when you own the equipment
Colocation is a fit when you need a specific appliance, hardware lifecycle or set of network ports under your control. You supply the equipment; the quote defines rack footprint, power, facility access and any connectivity ordered alongside it.
Budget for shipping, installation, spares and hands-on interventions. A facility address alone does not tell you whether a carrier or endpoint is reachable by cross-connect at that site.
Compare the complete operating cost
For each option, compare monthly service, power, network traffic, cross-connects, hardware replacement and remote hands. Note who monitors the operating system and who handles an incident at 03:00.
If your team wants the provider to manage the operating system or network devices, request a separate managed-infrastructure scope. The quoted responsibilities matter more than the label on the product.