Hi there,

My name is Brian, and I just stumbled on in to this great forum a few days ago, and I wanted to thank you all for sharing your knowledge.

I have been contemplating the hosting business for awhile, and have decided that ultimately, a dedicated server is the way to go. (For the interim, I plan on being a value-added reseller until my client base justifies a dedicated server)

While I am reselling, I want to learn everything I need to know about running a server, so that when I'm ready, I can take really good care of my clients. (I also plan on having a maximum number of clients, so that they all get the service that is so sorely lacking around the net)

My question is--is there a resource (besides here, of course!)where I can learn the ins & outs of server management, and the terminology? (Such as the difference between name-based & IP hosting, what type of server is best...stuff like that)

I'm assuming that at this point, someone has put together all this info in one place. (Or maybe this is a great idea for a site!)

Anyway, thanks a bunch for your time, and I look forward to being contributing to the forum. (When I have something knowledgeable to say!)

Take care,
Brian

Well you'll probably be running Linux or some unix so, here are some sites with tons of that sort of info.

http://www.linuxdoc.org/
http://www.apache.org/
http://www.sendmail.net/
http://www.sendmail.org/

I know that's not exactly what you're looking for, but it'll atleast make you smarter.

JTY,

Thanks for your reply! It no doubt is important that I get elbow-deep in all the intricate stuff, so the links you supplied are much appreciated. (Looks like I have homework for the next several weeks!)

Thanks again,
Briguy

Brian,

If you run into any stumbling blocks along the way, feel free to contact me. I've been doing web hosting for four years now, so I have a useful answer now and then. :)

Good luck with your endeavors.

Travis,

That's very nice of you to offer! If I do have any questions, I will drop you a line (but I promise I won't bug you!)

Thanks,
Briguy

BTW: If you have any Linux or related questions feel free to e-mail me. I am a certified sysadmin.

JTY,

Thank you kindly--I would do well to hire you guys!

Take care,
Briguy