I'm new to this Web hosting stuff. Where can I get a T-1/T-3/OC/SDSL line for my web hosting? Price needs to be affordable and I'm currently doing web hosting in Malaysia.:cartman:

rather than buying a line and hosting it yourself (correct me if im wrong...) you should rent or co-locate a server in a data center. so it is always protected, and is ensured to be online 99% of the time.

What i mean is i want to start a web hosting company. Is there any cheap and affordable web servers around that are suitable for linux environment?

i need a good line too.

...John I STRONGLY suggest you read ravegti1's comments. To purchase a high-speed line so that you can put servers in your house will cost you anything from $10k+ PER MONTH.
You need to contact one of the many dedicated server companies such as Rackshack, or Rackspace.
Depending on whether or not you have much experience with Linux, you may need to get a managed solution as well, because otherwise your server will be insecure and subject to hacking attempts.

hi johnleeryan,

i might be able to help you scout around for local (malaysian) solutions . please contact me (my contact details are in the profile) ;)

You will definitely want to consider co-location as a better option.

Fact is - co-location is significantly more cost effective and gives you better reliability and security. Remember, it is not just about getting a line.

What about AC / climate control for your servers? What about physical security to prevent theft? What about backup batteries? What about a diesel backup generator in the event of electrical failure? What about protection against natural disaster?

Add it up and unless you have -many- dozens of servers worth of customers... it is going to save you a lot of time, headache and cash to co-locate in a data center vs. taking it in house.