Dear all,

I'm planning to start webhosting service...
This is the new field for me, though my background is IT.
I would like to search a lot info on this topic, includign webhosting software, hardware, bandwidth issues, etc...
Would you please to tell is this the correct forum for that or not...

Sincerely,
tenzan:)

Your best bet would be to put your questions under "Running a web hosting business".

I'd say you would get away with posting that here. Heres some things to look at:

You either want to rent a dedicated server, or colocate in a datacenter. You should be fine with a p4 machine, probably 200+gb of hard disk space. Atleast 1500GB bandwidth but you may want to get unmetered. Good webhost software is Cpanel/WHM. it does the work for you.

Originally posted by l.stevens
Your best bet would be to put your questions under "Running a web hosting business".

Thanks for reply.
Do you think I sould repost my thread with the subject you advised?;)

Yes, you would be better off to repost this in the running a web hosting business or asking a moderator to move this there.

The appropriate forum for a topic such as this is that one.

submit a ticket and ask to have it moved

Originally posted by Brian@GGOD
I'd say you would get away with posting that here.
I'm sorry I'm not native english speaker. Do you mean this is not correct forum for my question?

[i]Heres some things to look at:
You either want to rent a dedicated server, or colocate in a datacenter. You should be fine with a p4 machine, probably 200+gb of hard disk space. Atleast 1500GB bandwidth but you may want to get unmetered. Good webhost software is Cpanel/WHM. it does the work for you.
Thanks.

Originally posted by Brian@GGOD
submit a ticket and ask to have it moved
I'v never done that.
I'll try.:(

Tenzan, either you did submit a ticket or a moderator beat you to it. ;)

Your best friend here will be the search button.

If you are wondering what "types" of software you will need here is a rough list:
Billing Software
Support Software (tickets, etc...)
Control Panel Software

There is probably more that could be added to that.

Overall by using that search button across the top you will find most of what you are looking for. If you are unsure how to phrase a question, ask, I'm sure one of us can shed some light on it for you.

Originally posted by l.stevens
Tenzan, either you did submit a ticket or a moderator beat you to it. ;)

Your best friend here will be the search button.

If you are wondering what "types" of software you will need here is a rough list:
Billing Software
Support Software (tickets, etc...)
Control Panel Software

There is probably more that could be added to that.

Overall by using that search button across the top you will find most of what you are looking for. If you are unsure how to phrase a question, ask, I'm sure one of us can shed some light on it for you.
I see my thread has already been moved into section Running a Web Hosting Business > Starting a webhosting service
I wrote email to administrator - maybe he did it for me. Thanks :)

Originally posted by tenzan
I see my thread has already been moved into section Running a Web Hosting Business > Starting a webhosting service
I wrote email to administrator - maybe he did it for me. Thanks :)
If my understanding is wrong in the previous reply above, please correct me. Thanks.

Originally posted by Brian@GGOD
I'd say you would get away with posting that here. Heres some things to look at:

You either want to rent a dedicated server, or colocate in a datacenter. You should be fine with a p4 machine, probably 200+gb of hard disk space. Atleast 1500GB bandwidth but you may want to get unmetered. Good webhost software is Cpanel/WHM. it does the work for you. I have to disagree with this post im afraid.

I think it would be far better for a beginner in the web hosting industry to begin with a reseller plan, as it lowers start up costs and lowers the need for server management skills, whilst at the same time provides him/her with a powerful "full server" like enviroment.

Only when he/she has enough experience in the industry and has enough clients should he/she move towards a VPS or dedicated server.

The last thing we want is for someone to start a company with little or no experience in the industry and then suddenly find that managing servers is a lot harder and a lot more hassle then first thought and also that goes out of business quickly because the costs of renting a full server is too much to begin with.

Just my opinion :)

Well it depends on how much he is willing to pay, personally I think getting a reseller package is shooting yourself in the foot because you do none of the work. for him VDS would be good but VDS is often over priced too much.

Originally posted by Brian@GGOD
Well it depends on how much he is willing to pay, personally I think getting a reseller package is shooting yourself in the foot because you do none of the work. for him VDS would be good but VDS is often over priced too much. You may not be doing a lot of the work, but if you do not know how to maintain and secure a server, it will save a lot of hassle and you can actively learn whilst you have your reseller.

Otherwise there would be two options:

1. Spend at least 6 - 12 months before starting up learning how to maintain and secure your server and monitoring the industry.

2. Get a VPS/dedicated server straight away (which costs a lot more then a reseller) and have to risk both your money and reputation by supporting customers on an insecure and less well maintained server. The other big problem, is the industry is fairly slow nowadays, especially for new companies. The start up costs of a dedicated server over a reseller plan can cause a company to vanish without a trace.

I see no problem with a reseller plan, at least until the person is experienced and confident enough and has the financial income to move to a VPS or dedicated server.

The old saying applies here, "don't try to run before you can walk".

:)

Yes but take into consideration: Don't crawl when you can walk...

Actually for what you get a VPS is not at all overpriced. Most VPS cost in the area of $50.00 for a basic plan and you can always upgrade. Many of the VPS providers include management services so you can learn, but not have the full burden of server management on your shoulders.

Also, most VPS hardware is well beyond a comparable Dedicated server in the same price range.