hey i a m looking for windows vps

500mb-1gb space more the better
50-100GB of bandwidth more the better
plesk 7.5
it must be a windows server 2000 or 2003 vps

just sort of give me some prices and i will look over thanks

looking for a price around $10-$25

You may want to check out PowerVPS - they're not actually selling any Windows VPSes as yet, but they are beta testing them. Not sure whether there is any more room on the program though.

I would have thought that when the service goes commercial, it would cost more than $25, though.

There is also Spry (http://www.spry.com/hosting/winvps/), but that's way out of your price range.

M.

Due to the costs involved with the server hardware, Virtuozzo (most likely Windows VPS software), Plesk, and Windows....well...your pricing is a little unrealistic. Bump that up to $30-$40, and you'll probably get more responses to your inquiry.

Looking for a Windows VPS too in 25-35 range, any suggestions?

Originally posted by BurstNET
Due to the costs involved with the server hardware, Virtuozzo (most likely Windows VPS software), Plesk, and Windows....well...your pricing is a little unrealistic. Bump that up to $30-$40, and you'll probably get more responses to your inquiry.
Do you provide Plesk to your customers free of charge (either 100 domains or unlimited)? I don't see a reason why you've listed it there..

I do agree that the price is a bit unrealistic, but this is mainly because you'd need at least 256 MB of RAM in order to run a Windows VPS properly (perhaps you can even have 128 MB but that totally depends on the software you'll use and of the purpose of your VPS).

I do agree that the price is a bit unrealistic, but this is mainly because you'd need at least 256 MB of RAM in order to run a Windows VPS properly (perhaps you can even have 128 MB but that totally depends on the software you'll use and of the purpose of your VPS).

I need a windows VPS with a reasonable amount of displace and bw without any control panel and 128 ram as you say, within that range, whats the best provider for me?

Hi!
It all depends on what you need to do with the VPS. I found Virtuozzo servers to be absolutely useless for what I needed.

I can't install software from Microsoft...I can't configure Windows firewall...Etc.

VMware servers are the only way to go...and you are going to have to bump your budget there a bit...I did.

http://awptix.net is the only one I am aware of that offers these servers.

They're not cheap...but for what I needed...they are almost 100% as same as a dedicated server...which is what I needed.

>>In fact...let me go make sure I've got WSUS enabled on both of them..so they automatically download updates from unca Bill. :)

Bryon

Hi,

I also came across dehe.com

Thanks.

Hi!
Yes..but that's a Virtuozzo server. As I said...you are going to be very disappointed with it if you're planning on using it to learn in prep for a job or the real thing.

Thanks,

Bryon

Virtuozzo works fine for me since a motnh now on ServInt. I've had no problems so far.

I have to say IMHO Vz for Windows is a load of rubbish, because of its kernel sharing, yes you do get increased performance, but you can't install any of the decent stuff that comes with Windows such as Exchange, Sharepoint, etc etc ... you can't even install a firewall because that requires kernel integration.

Dan

But i think you can install some other third part firewalls i guess..

Hi!
OpenXS, this discussion is about Windows VPSs...not Linux-based VPS's using Virtuozzo. Servint does not offer Windows VPS's.

I agree...Virtuozzo on Linux rocks. That's one of the reasons Virtuozzo for Windows disappointed me so much...it was hideous.

Bryon

Oh, sorry for being dumb.

Where would I find the best and cheap Windows VPS deals?

Hi!
Well...only VMware rocks...and those VPS's are not cheap. is your primary goal to learn Win 2003 server? Well...you need no VPS for that! :)

http://microsoft.demoservers.com

The amazing thing is...these simulations even work with Win 98.
Download and print the manual...and have at it.

I've never had the system one wasn't immediately available..although as it get's more popular..that might happen..it might start giving appointments.

Microsoft has tons of free training and books to download.

That's the most affordable way of learning. Yes..after you have some knowledge under your belt...you might then be ready for a VPS...or order Win server 2003 and put it on a computer at home.

I did that too. :)

Bryon

Originally posted by Tapan
But i think you can install some other third part firewalls i guess..
You'd be better off with a Windows integrated one (the one that comes in Service Pack 1). It's free, it's good and it works - can you ask for more?

Hi!
Are you telling me you can access Windows firewall with a virtuozzo server? I couldn't. I noticed SP1 wasn't applied at Spry..and applied it..and wrecked the server.

With SolarVps's VPS I was told not to run windows update..and..at the start...I couldn't even add windows components to the server. After that was fixed..I still couldn't install and run what I wanted to...baseline analyzer wouldn't work at all.

Odd. I have a feeling there are different ways of installing Virtuozzo VPS's.

Bryon

bryonhost1,

It's true that you shouldn't make any Windows updates on your own VPS (nor should you install Service pack of any kind), that should all be done on the hardware node (by your hosting company). Firewall that comes with SP1 works fine, while the one with no SP doesn't.

I don't see a reason why you had problems adding Windows components, you'd only need i386 uploaded on your VPS and that's about it - it doesn't matter at all if you have a service pack or not.

bryonhost1:

You shouldn't bash Virtuozzo for Windows just because you didn't like your experience with one particular provider. It sounds like your bad experience wasn't caused by Virtuozzo itself, but rather by the hosting company.

Virtuozzo for Windows is very good software in fact, however you do need to pick the right company to host it for you.

If you pick the wrong company you'll probably end up with availability problems, inability to install applications, and other issues like that.

If you pick the right company you can just ask them to copy the i386 directory from the windows cd to your VPS - like Milovan described. That way you basically have the windows cd 'inserted' into your VPS and you can install anything you need.

Hi!
Two bad experiences right behind each other from two seperate providers? In the same week even? What else am to expect? I've tried to contact sw-soft as well before...they do not accept phone calls and do not return emails.

I don't have it in for Virtuozzo. In fact...when Milovan clarified some things...the comments stopped and nothing more will be said until I can try a VPS from someone who knows how to configure them properly.

Bryon

Hi!
I am still concerned with limitations to the servers. Microsoft provides a multitude of tools. One of the most useful is admin.msi..the admin tool pack. Can I install this on a virtuozzo server?

Is it also true that many policy settings will be overiddenby the host machine's settings? This is one I have heard..but...of course...have not been able to test first hand.

Is it also true that many Microsoft applications cannot be installed because they need access to the registry?

I look forward to more clarification on this. For most people...the VMware VPS's like I have are far too cost prohibitive for most.

There seems to be a groundswell of interest in learning how to properly administer these servers as well. Therefore...if Virtuozzo properly setup fits the bill..I would have no problem recommending them.

Bryon

rapidsite offers a 2.4gb windows multisite plan for 42.50 email me if you want info

mhayward@verio.net

I have exchange and sharepoint running in Virtuozzo. Granted it was not an easy task to install, but it can be done. I am using them in a test environment, but they work 100% without a flaw.

If your present VPS host, wont help you install these, then look else where. :-)