A managed data center is a data center service model that can be deployed, managed and monitored by a third-party service provider. All critical features and functionality of the data center are managed by a team of dedicated professionals. You just have to keep an overall watch on the server system and put your valuable time to better use, such as business development of improving your customer service. You can choose between completely and partially managed services. All upkeep and maintenance of hardware and network equipment and services and storage and backup tasks are managed by your hosting service provider.