I have been developing various web based application as an extension to some of my desktop/network based applications. I have been using both Windows as well as Linux for my web applications. Till date, I have around 6 windows based and 4 Linux based websites. Also, my various accounts are spread thru 4 different hosts due to various reasons

In this case, does it make sense to consolidate all the accounts to one reseller accountof a single provider, keeping in mind that I have to work on both platforms?

Thanks

Greetings,

In terms of managing your accounts under one roof, I believe reseller plan would be suitable for you. However I believe you cannot host both Linux and Windows based applications all under one reseller plan, but two separate.

Bests,
Amir Golestan

I would get one Windows reseller account and one Linux reseller account. They don't have to be large, just large enough to fit your needs. You may also want to look into VPS/VDS. They are usually less expensive than dedicated servers and you have the freedom to install custom software, modules, etc.

Or try having a look at Rochen, who are building a multiplatform technology. Rochen's a mod here so I doubt you'd have trouble with his service ;)

So, I should go in for two reseller accounts, one for each platform.
This would mean that I would have to look for two different providers?

Hi amitabh,

H-sphere control panel allows cross platform web hosting. YOu can host windows and *nix based accounts from under a single control panel. Off the top of my head, i can't think of companies that do it, but i know i saw them on this forum. Hope you find what your looking for.

Thanks,
Tony Dioguardi

I am trying to find one of those integrated providers. Otherwise, I will go in for two of them.

PM sent.

rules broken: td323i, edit your post before a mod catches you :)

lol... it does kinda' look that way. I just wasn't sure if I was able to recommend a host that I currently have a reseller account with. Sorry for the confusion.

Later,
Tony Dioguardi

oh leave him alone - I think fasthosts.co.uk allow windows and linux hosting - and is just £50 or sommit like that per month for a good spec account

Let us know how u get on!

Cheers

Al

I have seen a reseller recentl.y, can't remember where, that offered offered 5GB storage 50GB bandwidth and you could choose XGB on Windows and XGB on Linux on the registration form. Will point it out to you if I find it again :D

I have been looking at http://www.nevidia.com .They are offering both platforms. There is also a thread going for them, so I will wait for the feedback.
BTW, has anyone ever tried www.**********.net . Some pretty cheap offerings, but I am not sure of their reputation.

well 1 of them is banned from WHT (That should tell you something) :D

Didn't knew that! Might be the reason they are running their own forums. SO I have only one provider left.

Keep reliability in mind. At the moment, spreading accounts amongst 4 providers gives you an inherently 'stable network'. If you move them all to one provider, and that sole hosting source goes down, you could have issues. Check out SLA's and uptime guarantees.

Yes, that's the only point which makes me think twice before getting on to a single provider. But I don't get the prices in this case.
I think I will go in for two different providers for Linux and Windows, atleast to spread my risk.

I think I would like to go in for Dathorn for Linux if they are ready to accept new accounts within the next 5-10 days.
I am in fix about the Windows hosting though.

I would recommend going for 2 accounts with either just one host or with two hosts. Make sure that these are reliable hosts with good uptime. Do your research and do not be afraid to pay a little more for their services.

I suppose you mean one account each for Linux and Windows. Yes, I am planning on the same lines. I went to Dathorn site, but it seems they have stopped taking in new accounts for the time being. I am yet to find a highly recommended Windows host. But since I am not in a hurry, I can wait for a few days.

I have decide to go in for " Dathorn.com ", if it starts to accept new accounts within the next 7-10 days. Otherwise, I think I will opt for " HttpMe.com ". I am also keeping one of my earlier host " NXserve.com ". I hope this should spread my risk to a good extent.

Haven't had any success with Windows hosting though?

What exactly is a reseller account?
Thanks,
David

Well, I am not a hosting expert, but in a general sense, a reseller account lets you host multiple domains in one ssinngle package. This facility allows you to resell the space to your retail customers directly.

Dathorn is accepting new accounts now, by the way.

Must have just been a few hours now! I checked it last night, and it still wasn't accepting new accounts.

Might go in to Webreseller.net for my Windows account, although they did have severe disruption recently.
They also have Linux, so that might help out in future.