dabystru
05-17-2001, 09:09 AM
Hi,
I am investigating Superlink.net dedicated server plans and have one concern that their servers have only 2 or 4GB RAID drives:
http://www.superlink.net/internetsuite/services.html
Sounds very suspicious. I asked them if this is truly dedicated or "virtual dedicated" server but did not get any answer. They provide root access, but I know it is possible to emulate several servers with root access on one physical machine.
Anyone to help clarify?
webfors
05-17-2001, 10:55 AM
Looks like a virtual dedicated plan to me. When it says "Server Resources" it tells me that you will be sharing the actual server with someone else.
They also mention 3 levels of control panel. I would ask them which control panel their using. That should help you figure out whether or not it's a true dedicated server or a virtual dedicated server.
Walter
05-17-2001, 11:12 AM
As there are no 2 or 4GB RAID drives (at least at these days :) ) its very likely that this is no real server. And I don't think they will buy a 18 GB drive and make the partition a size of only 4 GB.
JBIZ718
05-17-2001, 12:30 PM
That sounds like ensim server xchange
Joe
Phoenix
05-17-2001, 03:28 PM
Sounds like an oxymoron to me.
cahostnet
05-17-2001, 04:28 PM
This is simple. Don't make this too hard. Just plain out ask the question, is this an actual dedicated server (dedicated hardware) or a virtual server (shared hardware). If they don't answer go elsewhere. It's that simple, if they want your business they will get back to you quickly and be honest about it. Don't do anything until you get the answers you want. SIMPLE!
dabystru
05-18-2001, 04:07 AM
Originally posted by cahostnet
If they don't answer go elsewhere. Don't do anything until you get the answers you want.Excellent suggestion! I asked them twice, 2 weeks ago and 2 days ago, via web form on the site and via e-mail... Never got any reply. They are dropped from my radar screen.
What surprises me that companies like Superlink put a lot of money into advertising (I found them by following the link from Google sponsored listings) and fail to put minimal effort into turning prospects to sales.
thewebbie
05-18-2001, 10:44 AM
Superlink uses Ensim Serverxchange private servers.
http://www.ensim.com/
http://www.ensim.com/products/solutions-4.shtml
Hostking
05-18-2001, 12:09 PM
Virtual servers are actually a pretty good way to go for anyone not using a lot of traffic, like over 400-500 GB monthly. We do not really sell those yet but have been looking into using zeus webserver just for that option.
Has anyone here worked with zeus before? Comments etc would be great to hear.
Best Regards,
