After reading alot of posts i decided that im gonna give RackShack a shot. Since im not really good with linux.


i was thinking about getting an ensim platform. Since they have unlimited domains, seems like a great deal... But their is various servers to choose from. Which one should i go with....

Duron 1GHZ 512 MB memory, 40 GB drive

COMPAQ DL320 - Pentium 3, 1 GHZ, 512 MB memory, 40GB drive

Intel Pentium 3, 1GHZ 512 MB memory, 40GB drive


Which one would you go with?
I wanted to go with the Athlon XP1700+ but it only comes with red hat linux...


THANKS FOR ANY HELP

If you are not really good with linux, don't go with rackshack. Rackshack provide unmanaged dedicated hosting service. You will have to do everything on your own.


Originally posted by vigor
After reading alot of posts i decided that im gonna give RackShack a shot. Since im not really good with linux.

I agree. If your going to get a dedicated server, do your homework first. Go get some books on Linux administration and whatnot. Don't just jump into it, especially if you don't know what your doing. If you really want to get a dedicated, go with a managed solution elsewhere.

If you're looking for a managed solution, take a look at Rackspace.com. They used to be very expensive, but I think they now have deals starting at $199 a month, which isn't really that much more than RackShack (when you consider RackShack's high setup fees, and sales tax).

I agree with Avara that you should consider Rackspace, instead of Rackshack :D if you are still new to Linux.

However, since you seem to like Rackshack very much, I'd prefer to get the server with Plesk control panel instead of Ensim. Ensim is buggy and less stable than Plesk. The choice of server (Duron, Compaq, or P3) depends on your needs and budget. If you have the budget, go with Compaq. If not, go with Duron. For stability and speed, I prefer to go with Intel over Duron.

Good luck!

Even though Rackspace.com is offering lower pricwed solutions (I still haven't been to their site to take a look yet), it all depends what you need. If you're in it for the 300GB because you need it then Rackshack is the place since 300GB of bandwidth at Rackspace would cost an arm and a leg :).

You might want to check out eServers dot Biz (http://www.eservers.biz/), they have low cost Managed services at $100 and their servers are competitive to Rackshack's.

Alan

I have to re-iterate that you should know a little more about linux before you put a server on the net.

My server was attacked by hackers within 30 seconds of being plugged into the network. I'm no guru - I know enough about linux to be dangerous to myself. It took me 4 weeks to find all of the holes in my system.

I still get attacked regularly - anywhere from 20 to 200 times a week, but I have things under control enough that nobody is causing damage anymore.

You'll want to understand the security issues and potential holes, and you will also want to be able to manage spam, perform system maintenance, and configure your web server.

Good luck to you!

Not to say that the guys above are not right. I completly agree but in order to get in to linux and servers you have to play with it and screw up a couple of times till you get the hold of it. If you go with managed your going to rely on them and that makes you not learning the important things you should.

I think you better go get a "Test-Drive" server "cheap" with old hardware not considering bandwidth or anything; just to play with; if you think about going with an un-managed, its the best way to learn.

good luck.

The Compaq might be worth it because it has a faster 7200 RPM hard drive as opposed to the old 5400's they stick in the rest of their white boxes. Even though I dislike Compaq greatly as a company and think their desktop boxes are absolute rubbish, their servers are supposed to be pretty good (based on what other people here have said.) Also I'm worried by the fact that there seem to be motherboard issues with Rackshack's whiteboxes which prevents RH 7.2 from being loaded - it's unclear if these motherboard incompatibilities might affect your ability to load future software, though RS did say up2date still works to keep relatively current with the older 7.1 OS.

On the other hand, at $99 a month maybe you should just go with a low end Duron as your first server there - this would allow you to improve your skills on a server with less to lose and would also give you a good chance to evaluate their network and service while investing less. You can always get a second better server later.

Also make sure you give www.tranxactglobal.com a look. Why am I pushing them? I like the way they respond to questions and offer (a lot) more customization for a one time setup fee, whereas RackShack is so big that they don't really respond to one client's demand. You get what you get at Rackshack, which is a pretty good value, but I think I prefer the length that tranxact goes to deliver exactly what you want and you know exactly what you're getting there ... you can just ask and you get an answer which is really nice :D

I said that im "not really good" with linux. I do have the know how to administor a linux based server, but i wouldnt consider myself an expert. thats basically what i meant by that...

Thanks to everyone that replied. Anymore which server to pick ?

Duron 1GHZ 512 MB memory, 40 GB drive

COMPAQ DL320 - Pentium 3, 1 GHZ, 512 MB memory, 40GB drive

Intel Pentium 3, 1GHZ 512 MB memory, 40GB drive

How processor intensive are the sites you will be running, and how much traffic do they get?

I don't think anyone can reccomend anything without knowing that.

Thanks for the reply dave, i should have added that.

I currently have 10 Web sites.

3 use - 25-40GB monthly transfer and are basically simple sites, a couple downloads, no scripts except for form mail.

the rest are all very basic sites that are basically filled with basic html pages providing free information. And are very non-resource using. All of them use anywhere between 2-10GB transfer monthly.

Hope that helps, even though the sites are very basic. I would like to go with what everyone thinks is the fastest setup that rackshack offers out of the boxes i listed above. Thanks for any help.

I have a server with Rackshack and I had no previous server admin knowledge before this.

I did have a raq with them before this white box but I managed the hard way and learned on the way regarding what to do and what NOT to do.

Rackshack have a forum with some great bits of info and helpfull members who will be glad to help you, bit like here.

My server is the smaller of the package (Duron) and runs like a dream with no real problems, and considering Im running 2 VB forums, 10 sites and quite a few FTP as well and its quite fast to boot.

I say go for it because you have to learn somewere and there is nothing like getting your hands dirty.

:)

Brian

If you dont know Linux very good.. I highly suggest you get a raq somewhere.. They are very newbie nix freindly/.

Originally posted by stevek
I have to re-iterate that you should know a little more about linux before you put a server on the net.

My server was attacked by hackers within 30 seconds of being plugged into the network. I'm no guru - I know enough about linux to be dangerous to myself. It took me 4 weeks to find all of the holes in my system.

I still get attacked regularly - anywhere from 20 to 200 times a week, but I have things under control enough that nobody is causing damage anymore.

You'll want to understand the security issues and potential holes, and you will also want to be able to manage spam, perform system maintenance, and configure your web server.

Good luck to you!


What did you do to those hackers!

I have asked about 10 popular hosts and asked them does anybody try hacking into your servers, and all of them said no. Why are ya just trying to give hard time to ppl? If you have nothing to see, how can u learn it. I agree 100% with Sina and I will do that too!