We're moving our forums from hostrocket to another (HR has actually been good but for reasons I wont bother getting into we need something cheaper), and while there seems to be some good choices, like lunarpages, powweb, ipowerweb etc, one thing I notice is that none offer telnet/ssh like HR does. This worries me as I dont trust cpanel/phpmyadmin to migrate our vB database over. I'm used to telnet for backup/restoration, so we really need a host that offers that but so far I cant find any comparable host to HR's basic plan thats cheaper and offers telnet.
Cheap webhosts w/telnet access?
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remember to look for either telnet or SSH as ssh is just a secure form of telnet
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Yeah, I shoulda included SSH, thats fine too. Thats what we use on HR anyway. After looking around for alternatives we *might* stick with HR, they've actually been very good the last couple of months with no major issues, so if we cant find another alternative for a few bucks cheaper we might just stay. That'd be the best but again I'm not the one behind the bills, I just run the forum and stuff .
It doesnt surprise me why these other hosts that offer such low prices dont allow ssh/telnet or more than 1 mysql DB though so perhaps its wishful thinking, but ya never know.Comment
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Basically most of what HR's basic plan already has, but the basics:
Linux/UNIX/BSD server
Domain pointers/subdomains at no extra charge (within reasonable limits, i.e. not 100 subdomains etc).
mySQL (at least 2 db's)
telnet/SSH access
300 or more mb of space
10+ min pop3 email with webmail access
10-15gb transfer minimum
PHP (GD2 or ImageMagik installed as well if possible)
phpmyadmin
Cpanel, Ensim, whatever works.Comment
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go with f5hosting.com
They are the best webhost you could have.
I have been with them for 2 + years now and they have been the most helpful people ever. Always helping me with any issues and problems that I have.
Yes they also offer everything you were looking for in a host...Comment
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I've noticed that most companies don't necessarily list telnet/ssh in their packages, but when contaced say they will enable it if neeeded, usually requiring some kind of ID confirmation for security.Comment
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Originally posted by WichitaRacingI've noticed that most companies don't necessarily list telnet/ssh in their packages, but when contaced say they will enable it if neeeded, usually requiring some kind of ID confirmation for security....Comment
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i wouldn't use ant host that allows you ssh or telnet. There are two many security holes behind control panels like cPanel and Plesk and the like. Ask your host to do db dumps for you. It should be included as a free service. Only time SSH is acceptable with a host is if they are giving you a shell account. Hosts that offer SSH are under the too good to be true as they want to get you as a customer and care less about a customers security. Ask the quality hosts active on this board. They will all tell you no way.Comment
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i dont belive that for a second, in my epxirences a host will only give SSH access when needed ( a good host that is)Comment
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Providing SSH access to a client in need is not presenting a security risk. If you are using CPanel, you can see what is going on and where by viewing the top stats either in SSH as root or in WHM. I find it hard to believe that providing clients with SSH is asking for trouble or opening up your server. Providing it with account setup may be a bit far, as most hosts do not, though allowing temporary access to get a job done such as dumping a database is not what I honestly call a security risk at all.
Attacks can be forced in SSH but they can be forced in many other ways as well (ping, traces, ect). Do you really want to shut off total access to your server and risk losing clients when allowing a single option is not placing you in jeopardy? Jail-Shell is released as well, which further-more restricts what can be done, when in doubt, use it.Comment
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See if http://www.tg-webspace.co.uk is any good. They are the cheapest I have seen on the web.
Good luck otherwiseComment
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Originally posted by SaintDogProviding SSH access to a client in need is not presenting a security risk. If you are using CPanel, you can see what is going on and where by viewing the top stats either in SSH as root or in WHM. I find it hard to believe that providing clients with SSH is asking for trouble or opening up your server. Providing it with account setup may be a bit far, as most hosts do not, though allowing temporary access to get a job done such as dumping a database is not what I honestly call a security risk at all.
Attacks can be forced in SSH but they can be forced in many other ways as well (ping, traces, ect). Do you really want to shut off total access to your server and risk losing clients when allowing a single option is not placing you in jeopardy? Jail-Shell is released as well, which further-more restricts what can be done, when in doubt, use it....Comment
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