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Title: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 08:30:43 AM
Which company offers the best package with managed hardware and software included?  We're just interested in dealing with our installed software.   The reviews are all bogus...just company reps posting 4-5 star ratings and web masters with hidden affiliate links.

Looking for basic Linux or Windows, no less than 2GB Ram, monthly server maintenance plan included, would like to stay in the 150$ range if possible.  

Thanks.  
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: titusisback on February 04, 2011, 08:32:21 AM
Softlayer.com
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 09:44:19 AM
Softlayer.com

thanks but i think they are unmanaged. have to sign up with a 3rd party for that service.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Tito24 on February 04, 2011, 09:45:27 AM
www.xhamster.com
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Stark on February 04, 2011, 10:09:53 AM
steadfast servers - The best I have ever had - extremly good service and extremly reliable.

Apacheclips.com is hosted on the for 4 years.

Not cheap but extremly reliable and as I said the service is top notch
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: titusisback on February 04, 2011, 10:19:23 AM
thanks but i think they are unmanaged. have to sign up with a 3rd party for that service.

Depends what level of management you're looking for. More specifics please. I use them and love them.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 10:49:39 AM
Depends what level of management you're looking for. More specifics please. I use them and love them.

System Administration
Operating system and Internet server software upgrades
Fine tuning operating system performance
Mail Server server configuration (addition/deletion of users, mail forwarding, auto-responders)
Web Server and FTP Server management (access control, adding domains, basic password security, server module support)
Domain Name Service (DNS) administration
Back-up planning & implementation
File & directory services, NFS, etc.
Software installation and configuration
Remote server monitoring
Security
Installation and updating of current and recommended security patches
Installation and management of anti-virus software
Complete firewall systems to port filtering, we provide a number of advanced security solutions to protect sensitive data and run mission-critical applications
SSH/OpenSSH/OpenSSL
Security auditing & updating
Web Traffic Analysis
Web log analysis and usage reports
Round-trip web performance reporting
Data Back-up and Storage
Back-up of important files and database information protects companies and their customers in the unlikely event that data is lost or destroyed
File system back-up

Basically...company techs handle hardware and their preloaded software, we just work and maintain errors for software and apps we load.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Game Time on February 04, 2011, 11:08:01 AM
Is this just for a single server? If you have 3+ you may as well look into co-location. Find a company that offers 1/2 cabinets.

For a single managed server Tezing is a great company:

http://www.tenzing.com/index.asp?utm_source=PG0002&utm_campaign=001&utm_content=03&utm_term=PG-Tenzing-Tenzing-03&utm_medium=PPC
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: HTexan on February 04, 2011, 11:15:27 AM
so you want to rent a server? IMO just hook up your own and stick it in the IT closet/room.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 11:24:17 AM
Find a company that offers 1/2 cabinets.

For a single managed server Tezing is a great company:

http://www.tenzing.com/index.asp?utm_source=PG0002&utm_campaign=001&utm_content=03&utm_term=PG-Tenzing-Tenzing-03&utm_medium=PPC


no one talked about .5 cabinets.  i'll check into that.

one server for now but could expand.  quickly.  dont want to deal with server issues oFf the bat...so managed will work to start out.  - HT
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Game Time on February 04, 2011, 11:26:54 AM
If you plan to expand a 1/2 - full cabinet is the way to go, much cheaper in the long run.

Are you looking to be hosted within Canada or US?
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 11:45:41 AM
If you plan to expand a 1/2 - full cabinet is the way to go, much cheaper in the long run.

Are you looking to be hosted within Canada or US?

US but my developer forwarded us to 1 or 2 providers in Europe...just didnt find what we were looking for.  we will expand.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Game Time on February 04, 2011, 12:04:23 PM
If by chance your hosting porn send the servers to Canada!

US has put in too many restriction on the industry so they are moving north
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: The Showstoppa on February 04, 2011, 01:23:14 PM
Your mom is a dedicated server......







sorry, man, couldn't resist..... ;D
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: titusisback on February 04, 2011, 01:32:09 PM
System Administration
Operating system and Internet server software upgrades
Fine tuning operating system performance
Mail Server server configuration (addition/deletion of users, mail forwarding, auto-responders)
Web Server and FTP Server management (access control, adding domains, basic password security, server module support)
Domain Name Service (DNS) administration
Back-up planning & implementation
File & directory services, NFS, etc.
Software installation and configuration
Remote server monitoring
Security
Installation and updating of current and recommended security patches
Installation and management of anti-virus software
Complete firewall systems to port filtering, we provide a number of advanced security solutions to protect sensitive data and run mission-critical applications
SSH/OpenSSH/OpenSSL
Security auditing & updating
Web Traffic Analysis
Web log analysis and usage reports
Round-trip web performance reporting
Data Back-up and Storage
Back-up of important files and database information protects companies and their customers in the unlikely event that data is lost or destroyed
File system back-up

Nice specs dude  ::)

Well, since you copy/pasted it from here, who not use them  ::)
http://orbitscripts.com/server-maintenance.html
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Army of One on February 04, 2011, 01:44:08 PM
Nice specs dude  ::)

Well, since you copy/pasted it from here, who not use them  ::)
http://orbitscripts.com/server-maintenance.html

Lol, Owned.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: titusisback on February 04, 2011, 01:47:44 PM
Lol, Owned.

Considering they ask $150 / month for the services alone, G_Thang seems to expect the server itself to be free. Reasonable request for sure...  ::)  :D
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on February 04, 2011, 02:17:28 PM
Which company offers the best package with managed hardware and software included?  We're just interested in dealing with our installed software.   The reviews are all bogus...just company reps posting 4-5 star ratings and web masters with hidden affiliate links.

Looking for basic Linux or Windows, no less than 2GB Ram, monthly server maintenance plan included, would like to stay in the 150$ range if possible.  

Thanks.  

I've been using AceNet Hosting for 8 years.  Best company around as far as I'm concerned.

http://www.ace-host.net/ 
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Fallsview on February 04, 2011, 02:31:43 PM
I've been using AceNet Hosting for 8 years.  Best company around as far as I'm concerned.

http://www.ace-host.net/ 

YODA HAS SPOKEN!!!!
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 02:35:35 PM
Nice specs dude  ::)

Well, since you copy/pasted it from here, who not use them  ::)
http://orbitscripts.com/server-maintenance.html

dummy....i spoke to them about their management package...given they have the specs so i could forward them to other providers.   so....it makes sense to keep their management specs in mind or on MS one note.  

aways trying  to prove you found something out on getdumb when there was nothing to find in the 1st place.

WHY THE FUCK would i type it out?  

Thanks.

Anyway...i thank you (all) for the info, was able to find a fully managed soln for about 150$.  it's a bit short on the bandwidth but workable since it's fully managed.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: G_Thang on February 04, 2011, 02:43:09 PM
I've been using AceNet Hosting for 8 years.  Best company around as far as I'm concerned.

http://www.ace-host.net/ 

that's about the same specs which i found with a more "well known" provider...not much difference. 

i'm assuming you are hosting your store with it.

with the 47$ for management...price is equal.  i'd need to read real customer reviews on their reliability.   
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Alex23 on February 04, 2011, 02:55:53 PM
Most flexibility: Amazon EC2....

Cheapest, best value for web hosting:   hostgator.com

Enough said, gotta get back in the gym >:(
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Fallsview on February 04, 2011, 03:16:05 PM
Most flexibility: Amazon EC2....

Cheapest, best value for web hosting:   hostgator.com

Enough said, gotta get back in the gym >:(

Is'nt KING amazing?  Taking the time from his workout (training for Coach posedown) to answer and help fellow GetBiggers.  Magnificent!!!!


STAY POSITIVE....THOSE THAT KNOW, DON'T CLOSE THE DOOR ON THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(keeping up with this gimmick, I have not slept in 48 hours)
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Alex23 on February 04, 2011, 04:29:40 PM
Is'nt KING amazing?  Taking the time from his workout (training for Coach posedown) to answer and help fellow GetBiggers.  Magnificent!!!!


STAY POSITIVE....THOSE THAT KNOW, DON'T CLOSE THE DOOR ON THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(keeping up with this gimmick, I have not slept in 48 hours)

Lo!!!
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: HTexan on February 04, 2011, 04:49:01 PM
Is'nt KING amazing?  Taking the time from his workout (training for Coach posedown ass kicking) to answer and help fellow GetBiggers.  Magnificent!!!!


STAY POSITIVE....THOSE THAT KNOW, DON'T CLOSE THE DOOR ON THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(keeping up with this gimmick, I have not slept in 48 hours)
fixed
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Alex23 on February 04, 2011, 06:00:29 PM
fixed

I feed on the negativity and turn it into positive energy.

Something I've learned from a wise man I used to bump heads with  :)
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: HTexan on February 04, 2011, 06:04:16 PM
I feed on the negativity and turn it into positive energy.

Something I've learned from a wise man I used to bump heads with  :)
??? I said youre going to kick coach's ass. Should i lie and say you wont win?
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: chaos on February 04, 2011, 06:04:39 PM
Something I've learned from a wise man I used to bump heads with   :)
You were into "docking"?
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Alex23 on February 04, 2011, 06:06:54 PM
You were into "docking"?

Only on the weekends.

??? I said youre going to kick coach's ass. Should i lie and say you wont win?

I know chief, I wasn't referring to your post, just speaking in generalities :)
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: chaos on February 04, 2011, 06:18:39 PM
Only on the weekends.

Speaking of......only one week left, a nice smooth coaster week.....then all hell breaks loose. :o
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: chaos on February 04, 2011, 06:23:22 PM
see how fucking jacked and tan you could get
WTF are you talking about pencil dick?
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: TacoBell on February 04, 2011, 06:27:12 PM
www.xhamster.com


Clicked but couldn't find it.  I'll keep looking.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: HTexan on February 04, 2011, 07:21:48 PM

Clicked but couldn't find it.  I'll keep looking.
Saw i chick got DP, can't find their hosting rates tho.
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: titusisback on February 04, 2011, 07:39:37 PM
Anyway...i thank you (all) for the info, was able to find a fully managed soln for about 150$.  

Good luck. You'll likely get what you pay for...  :P
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Game Time on February 04, 2011, 09:05:58 PM
Good luck. You'll likely get what you pay for...  :P

Haha so true. Just wait till a power outage or some dude takes down the non-redundant fiber

"Oh you don't have a UPS on site?? Well that sucks, I guess we'll just wait this one out"
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Alex23 on February 04, 2011, 09:39:19 PM
Speaking of......only one week left, a nice smooth coaster week.....then all hell breaks loose. :o

Just pulled a hamstring like 20 mins ago deadlifting.... no shit.. :(
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: evandatp on February 04, 2011, 10:01:11 PM
(keeping up with this gimmick, I have not slept in 48 hours)
Yes, it's exhausting work, with nary a thanks to be had.

BUT KEEP GIMMICKING!
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: chaos on February 05, 2011, 07:49:26 AM
Just pulled a hamstring like 20 mins ago deadlifting.... no shit.. :(
;)
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: chaos on February 05, 2011, 05:14:55 PM
Just pulled a hamstring like 20 mins ago deadlifting.... no shit.. :(
Bump.........

Does this mean you're not coming up next weekend ???
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Alex23 on February 05, 2011, 09:30:24 PM
Bump.........

Does this mean you're not coming up next weekend ???

Nah I'll be there... already feeling better but stiff as a cock...

I will also be slightly hung over, good friend from stanford will be here next week and he has way to "inject" me with malice... shit, to make him suffer, I'll bring along... ;D
Title: Re: Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on February 11, 2011, 08:01:21 PM
that's about the same specs which i found with a more "well known" provider...not much difference. 

i'm assuming you are hosting your store with it.

with the 47$ for management...price is equal.  i'd need to read real customer reviews on their reliability.   


I host 4 stores and 10 content management sites with the service.  I'm about to more to a reseller service so I can have dedicated ips for each site.  But yea, the price and specs are going to be universal and equal at this point.


You can also check with my previous service Brinkster as they may be able to offer a better price.  The only downside is that its more for a seasoned webmaster