Managed Dedicated Server - Alex23? IT guys?

[G_Thang]

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.  

[titusisback]

Softlayer.com

[G_Thang]

Softlayer.com

thanks but i think they are unmanaged. have to sign up with a 3rd party for that service.

[Tito24]

www.xhamster.com

[Stark]

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

[titusisback]

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.

[G_Thang]

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.

[Game Time]

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

[HTexan]

so you want to rent a server? IMO just hook up your own and stick it in the IT closet/room.

[G_Thang]

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

[Game Time]

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?

[G_Thang]

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.

[Game Time]

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

[The Showstoppa]

Your mom is a dedicated server......







sorry, man, couldn't resist.....

[titusisback]

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

[Army of One]

Nice specs dude 

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

Lol, Owned.

[titusisback]

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...   

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

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/ 

[Fallsview]

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!!!!

[G_Thang]

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.

[G_Thang]

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.   

[Alex23]

Most flexibility: Amazon EC2....

Cheapest, best value for web hosting:   hostgator.com

Enough said, gotta get back in the gym

[Fallsview]

Most flexibility: Amazon EC2....

Cheapest, best value for web hosting:   hostgator.com

Enough said, gotta get back in the gym

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[Alex23]

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[HTexan]

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