Create A Hosting Comany

[furca]

Untill now I have soley been interested in domain names, but now I want to work more into the "hosting" world.


I understand I need a "sever" to provide hosting, and I don't care about how much they cost, money doesn't matter to me if its a hobby of mine. I hear they run from $5,000 to $50,000 +? So can you provide me a place where I can get a sever? I've heard something about this "Duel Exon". Once I get it, how do I let it host other sites, do I need software? Do I need another connection from my PC running to this server? How big is this thing? How do I get hosting on my server, do I pay someone to run it or do I not have to pay anything!? (heh thatd be great) other then the internet.

I know it sounds like im a total newb to this hosting world, but in reality I am!


Thanks so much for your time answering this :/ Hopefully you can open my understand a little bit! I hear the "server" industry really gets you the "dough" if you put lots of time into it.



=D


Thanks


Sincerely (Yes not the regaurding crap)


Duncan



I know I spelled COMPANY wrong in the title, but ppl make mistakes! =D

 

[dmyre]

It's best to pay start off as a reseller, then slowly increase to a dedicated server when you need one. You can pay monthly for managed servers, which alleviates some of the headache. I use unrestricted.net for adult hosting.

Try visiting webhostingtalk.com for in-depth info...

 

[GT Web]

right, brn2h8

Get a $20 per month reseller account, start from there and you can eventually buy a server if you get enough paying customers

 

[eSology]

Duncan, based on the questions in your post I would recommend you get another PC at your house, install Red Hat or FreeBSD, get a good book (UNIX System Administration Handbook is a good one), install apache/mysql, and spend some time learning what goes on behind all the GUI.

 

[furca]

Provide me with a good place to get a reseller account.

 

[Moondancer]

If you're happy with your hosting provider they also sell reseller plans.. I'd start with the smallest and work up from there. If you're not that happy with them as a host provider. I can recommend someone else, if you'd like.

 

[furca]

Sure, what do you recommend? =D Anything appriciated! And info too!


Does this look good? http://ace-host.net/resellerplus.html

 

[dmyre]

It would be best to deal with a company that owns their own datacenter. Here's a few plans. If you contact a salesperson, you may be able to get them to waive the setup fee...

http://www.unrestricted.net/resell.shtml

 

[furca]

They don't own their datacenter?

http://ace-host.net/datacenter.html

?

 

[Moondancer]

Why the emphasis on who owns the data center? The data center could be a couple of boxes in a basement and still be called such. I would think it would be more important to advise him to go with someone with a proven track record rather than worry about if they own the data center.

 

[Anthony Ng]

I know it sounds like im a total newb to this hosting world, but in reality I am!

I see that you are already selling web hosting right here at DNForum, only HOURS after your asking here for some advice. So I guess you must have already figured out something.

 

[Moondancer]

I see that you are already selling web hosting right here at DNForum, only HOURS after your asking here for some advice. So I guess you must have already figured out something.

works quickly doesn't he?

 

[stevey]

if you want your own server i recomend www.theplanet.com or www.servermatrix.com (same company) i have a server with them and there very good, before getting a server though you should learn or hire someone to secure the box

 

[furca]

Thanks to all of you for your help! And yes, I work very fast! k: