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**TheMusicMan** · Mon 17 Apr '06, 6:36am

Personally I'd say that was cheap for a dedicated server... perhaps too cheap. Pay peanuts, get monkeys...

**hornstar6969** · Mon 17 Apr '06, 12:44pm

This is where I got it from http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=495345 I contacted him and this is what he has offered me.

Does anyone think this may be a good deal?

**sross** · Mon 17 Apr '06, 2:45pm

You get what you pay for so I would proceed with caution. Best bet is to find a reliable host with a long and solid reputation. Hosts with a good reputation offering $99 servers is ok, but some host out of the blue.. I wouldn't touch it. My host has a forum on their site for it's customers which shows they have nothing to hide and they have a history of working hard to ensure their customer base is happy. There's nothing worse than getting a lemon host so good luck and choose wisely..

**encryption** · Tue 18 Apr '06, 12:38am

I would recommend going with the one on ThePlanet, for the number of dedicated boxes they rent, I've heard relatively fewer grumbles about them. But I am surprised you're getting that rate for a box on their network.

Is that guy a reseller ?

**hornstar6969** · Tue 18 Apr '06, 1:24am

i have changed my mind, and decided to go with http://hostforweb.com/dedicated_servers.html because they offer support with a managed dedicated sever.

I have been really happy with there pre sales support and questions. I have just negotiated with them to see if i can get double the ram for free. If so and everything goes well, ill let everyone know how they go. I have read so many things over at http://www.webhostingtalk.com/index.php and they have mostly been very positive for them.

I'm thinking of purchasing a control panel like directadmin, is that a good choice?

**encryption** · Tue 18 Apr '06, 1:52am

never toyed with directadmin so cant really comment, how much is it/month

**Joshs** · Tue 18 Apr '06, 9:05am

Originally posted by hornstar6969

i have changed my mind, and decided to go with http://hostforweb.com/dedicated_servers.html because they offer support with a managed dedicated sever.

I have been really happy with there pre sales support and questions. I have just negotiated with them to see if i can get double the ram for free. If so and everything goes well, ill let everyone know how they go. I have read so many things over at http://www.webhostingtalk.com/index.php and they have mostly been very positive for them.

I'm thinking of purchasing a control panel like directadmin, is that a good choice?

I have never even heard of hostforweb but I have heard of TMS. I would've gone with TMS if I had to choose between the two. You could've gotten support/managed services with pretty much any dedicated server through a third party.

**rh2004** · Tue 18 Apr '06, 2:41pm

TWS is pretty good from what I have read, it is a good offer

**FlyBoy73** · Tue 18 Apr '06, 4:16pm

Read post #27 in that thread. Someone isn't getting a good response time it looks like.

**hornstar6969** · Wed 19 Apr '06, 1:29am

Yeah, they got back to me, I now have 1 gig of ram for no extra. its always important to negotiate and work with your host to get a plan that suits you. I'm going to be going with no control panel, and see how i go, if that is no good, I will try a free control panel, then go with direct admin, they also have a 30 day money back if i dont like it, so I have options over the month.

**encryption** · Wed 19 Apr '06, 2:31am

Are they going to do the migration for you ? Make sure you have compatible MySQL versions or you're going to have a hell of a time editing a 900 MB file if your current version is relatively older than the one your new host is running.

In any event... Good luck with it all

**hornstar6969** · Wed 19 Apr '06, 2:55am

They will update any software like mysql for free and they will help me get my database up for free. If it dont go well, they have a 30 day money back guarantee no questions asked, lets hope i dont need to use i tho.

The problem right now is choosing the OS im thinking of centos, freebsd or debian.

Im new to linux/unix so i want one that will be fairly easy to manage my self, which has good tutes around the place. Any ideas?

Thanks

**encryption** · Wed 19 Apr '06, 3:30am

sounds like they are switched on...

OS-wise... I've used both Fedora and CentOS, personally didn't have a problem with either. However CentOS seemed lighter / quicker to run, however there are load issues with a certain Kernel version.

See this thread - http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171071

as for tutorials, just buy a book for the OS you choose or sign up with support forums online (there are a ton of those) and usually pretty friendly. But if you are getting a managed dedicated server, you shouldn't be too concerned with server issues

**hornstar6969** · Wed 19 Apr '06, 4:09am

I have now paid, i selected centOS 4.3 They are setting up my server as we speak.

I am really thinking of getting Direct admin

Has anyone had experience with Direct admin? http://www.directadmin.com/

If I get it I'm going to get the montly licence for $29 see if i like it and if it works well on the server etc. If i like it i will then get a refund and get - Lifetime License: $299.00 (one-time, no recurring charges)

I think it is a good option, alot of people have recommended it, but if anyone has used it let me know of any problems you had.

THanks

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