Looking for a dedicated server

[Bob]

Please PM or reply here with specs, setup and monthly fees -

Want a LINUX dedicated server. Your lowest package available.

Thanks!

-Bob

Hi,
Do you require a control panel? (Plesk, CPanel, etc.)

[Bob]

It depends on the price of the Control Panel. I can certianly write my own and manipulate the requred files on my own. . .

Please quote without one and then give an option for the various control Panels you need ( I have only used CPanel, but I am sure that are all similar in functionality).

Thanks!

-Bob

Originally posted by RotoHOST
Hi,
Do you require a control panel? (Plesk, CPanel, etc.)

[Bob]

C'mon! Somebody out there must want to sell a dedicated server! Geesh!

-Bob

[GeorgeK]

Bob: There was a company offering cheap ($39) dedicated servers through a CJ.com affiliate link only (see my website for the secret link, www.lowpricewebhosting.com ) That's the cheapest I've seen, but I think they had a setup fee.

www.rackshack.net and www.4webspace.com are good, for $99+/month, and others can also be found at www.webhostingtalk.com if you search their deals forum.

[Fearless]

www.rackshack.net was hosting this site on David Thornton's dedicated server. I checked them out. They're cheap. The only problem is they're not flexible at all. No guarantee that if you buy more than one server that they will be on the same subnet. Can't get machines with 2 nics to connect 2 servers together.
I ordered the $119/month one. I'm going to give them a try.

Originally posted by GeorgeK
[B]Bob: There was a company offering cheap ($39) dedicated servers through a CJ.com affiliate link only (see my website for the secret link, www.lowpricewebhosting.com ) That's the cheapest I've seen, but I think they had a setup fee.

i doubt it at $39. it could be virtual dedicated, not fully dedicated server.

unless the cpu is 386 w/ 8MB memory and 40MB harddisk.

[GeorgeK]

prasit: I think they were charging a $250 setup fee or something, so that covers much of the hardware. RackShack used to do that too, but I think now their setup costs are a bit lower.

[Ciqala]

rackshack seem pretty good now...

if you are not in a rush you can normally catch a bargain in their daily deals where you get set-up for $1

I was going to go with them but they sold out the day i wanted my server so i went with www.sentris.com as they had a better package (slightly)

for $95 p/m I get

1.3ghz celeron
256mb
55gb drive
450gb bandwidth (based on avg. 15gb per day)
it comes with some kind of control panel but not sure which one...

The server runs fine (although i did have to kick up a fuss and send some strongly worded emails to be put on a decent backbone at first) but support is non existant as it is an unmanaged server so short of re-booting it for you dont expect any help.

its worked ok for me so far so i cant grumble but i still have my eye on the compaq server with the 10mb cogent line on rackshack.net
perhaps in the near future

[DotComster]

RackShack is not one of my favorites, but if you want to know when their specials are offered - go to their chat room, best way to get any support to.

[Ciqala]

what companys do you reccomend dotcomster?

If i find anything better than my current host i would be interested in changing...

Cheers

Ciq

RackShack.com is my recommendation.
Read the features and price.

[uncle]

RackShack.com is my recommendation.
Read the features and price.

Welcome to Go Bananas Kayaks located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii! We are the leaders in warm water paddling, and, as the largest dealer in the state, carry more than 45 different models of kayaks. We also stock Yakima and Thule roof racks, as well as an impressive selection of kayaking and outrigger canoeing accessories.

[DotComster]

RackShack.com - often post that link on WHT. RS is great for people who expert server admins and do not actualy need support.

My favorites hosts:
www.VenturesOnline.com
www.LinuxWebHost.com
www.ResellerSpace.net

and if you can afford a great dedicated:
www.DialTone.com

[James Names]

RackShack is alright, but like DotComster mentioned, the support is so-so. I manage four servers with then now, and everything runs smooth for the most part. Uptime is excellent and good speed overall. If your server crashes, reboots are done within a few minutes usually.

Just a few technical problems on their end when I bought one of their servers, they assigned the same IP address to another customer. It took two weeks to get them to fix the prob finally.

The other three servers, no problems ever. So roll the dice and you'll probably come up ok.
:razz:

[uncle]

it's RackShack dot NET

Some questions....

Do all dedicated servers allow you to install your own software?
How do you manage these servers ie. do they have VPN software installed.

[James Names]

That is the beauty of a dedicated server -- you can install whatever you want on it. Most dedi's come with a control panel such as CPanel, Ensim, or Plesk that are used to manage and setup sites on them.

You will have to learn a little unix management to start installing software (such as much needed firewalls)

RJ

[Ciqala]

Hyperi0n if you are looking at a win server instead most hosts will put on some remote desktop software such as pcanywhere to give you direct control of the machine...

CiQ

Thanks guys.

Yes CiQ, a win server would be more my style.