Okay, I am thinking of starting my own webhost, I am currently (sort of) a partner in one, except I wasn't around when it was created. I just handle the creation of accounts, e-mail addresses, sub-domains and general httpd.conf stuff (the company doesn't run any 'control panel' software yet).

So, I was just wondering if any of you good folks had compiled, or could complile a create your own web hosting check list so to speak. I understand that a lot of this business is playing it as it comes, and you can't plan for every situation, but I was hoping you guys could give me a rough guide. :)

(Sorry if this sort of thread has been posted before, but none of the search queries I tried gave me any good results.)

A quick search turned up these threads which may be helpful. You may also want to browse the reseller forum; even though you may not want to be a reseller, there's still quite a few beginner's topics there.

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24613&highlight=starting+web+hosting+business

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23818

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25628&highlight=start+my+own