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Beachcomber
02-25-2007, 12:13 AM
Hi Folks.,

We see it everyday.....We all get so focused on server prices, sometimes we lose sight of the value in our offerings…and at Beachcomber we do not want to sell you a server and a prayer, but a machine ready to run and supported as best we can.

At Beachcomber we provider servers with Free Setup/Cpanel/Fantastico/RVSKIN and WHMXtra and NOW > WHMRESELLER < , all backed with FREE 24-7 Email and Live Chat on site expert Linux/Cpanel Technical support and superb Network Partners.

We do not just deliver you a server.....We provide you with a business tool ready to be used from the first login.

At Beachcomber, BEFORE DELIVERY we install and perform:

Server side setup of primary domain and nameservers

Set up WHM e-mail notifications

Default Secure WHM Tweak Settings

Disable Anonymous FTP

Default Secure EXIM

Install IP's

Set Resolvers

Enable Shell Fork Bomb Protection

Enable Php open_basedir Tweak

Disable the system's c and c++ compilers for unprivileged

Set up System Mail Preferences

Secure /tmp, /var/tmp, dev/shm/

Install 7dana Cpanel theme along with ALL RVSkin themes.

Install 9 additional WHM themes:
canarias
canarias-es
trueblue
trueblue-es
7dana
xt1
x3
xt2
x2

Install and setup the following AddOn Modules
Cpanel Pro
modsecurity
addonupdates
modbandwidth
clamavconnector

Install and setup the following AddOnScripts

b2evolution
Coppermine
e107
Geeklog
InvisionBoard
MamboOpenSource
Nucleus
osCommerce
PHP-Nuke
phpBB
PhpWiki
PostNuke
WordPress
Xoops

Install MRTG Port and bandwidth monitoring
Install RVSkins
Install Fantasico
Install RubyonRails
Install WHMXtra




WHMXtra provides the following tools:

Browser
Allows you to view files and directories on the server as well. Can also edit, move, copy, rename and delete files as well as create new files and folders, upload files and change ownership and permissions

Log Viewer
This allows you to view various logs, including apache errors, mail logs, cpanel errors as well as search your server for illegal MP3 files, movie files and several other types, including IRC and BNC's. Also allows you to view any file or directory on the server as well as update the server databases. Can also view server logs by file size or alphabetically.

Delete logs and tmp files
Allows you to delete various server logs and also to clear files out of your /tmp directory safely should it become full without fear of deleting important system files (eg mysql.sock)

View /IP/bandwidth/
Each cpanel server has a bandwidth monitor located at their main IP with /bandwidth/ on the end. But to get there you have to manually type the URL or paste it into the browser window. This link allows you to load these pages right into WHM for easy access.

View MRTG graphs
Configurable to link to your own MRTG graph(s), loads the page for viewing right into WHM.

Run RKhunter
Allows you to run RootKit Hunter, which can be installed from the Tool Box.

Update Xtra
Allows you to update Xtra from within WHM.

Tool Box
The tool box is a compilation of scripts that allow you to do various tasks on the server normally only done via command line.including:
1. RG Security
Allows the install and updating of APF (Firewall), BFD (Brute Force Defender) and RKhunter.
2. Mysql
Reinstall/upgrade MySQL.
3. Fix FTP
Reinstall/upgrade pure or pro FTP.
4. Fix Exim
Reinstall/upgrade Exim.
5. Fix RNDC
Fix RNDC issues with named.
6. Package Account
Allows you to package up and restore individual cpanel accounts.
7. SIM!
Allows the install, configuration and updating of System Integrity Monitor.
8. Multitail and Mytop
Allows the install and updating of Mutitail and Mytop.
9. Editors
Allows the configuration of APF and various other files (httpd.conf, php.ini etc).
10. Generate 404's
This link will allow you to generate 404 error files for those that do not have them. This cuts down on the amount of read/writes to the error logs and makes for less reading when viewing the logs. You have the ability to choose between .html, .shtml files and even use your own custom file. Can also make your own page (using html code) right from the script.
11. Fix Quota's:
Cpanel's fixquotas script normally only runs from an SSH commandline window. We've modified it to work from within WHM so next time your quotas get out of whack you can fix them without having to use SSH.
12. Fix Home Permissions
Another cpanel script modified to work via WHM instead of SSH. Allows you to fix problems with home permissions via WHM.
13. Fix Everything
Cpanel script modified to work via WHM instead of SSH. Allows you to fix problems with home permissions, quotas, mail permissions and a few others via WHM.
14. Secure tmp
Cpanel script modified to work via WHM instead of SSH. Allows you to secure your tmp directory via WHM.
15. Secure it
2 Cpanel scripts modified to work via WHM instead of SSH. Allows you to secure your server a little bit more by shutting down some uneeded services and ports.
16. Remove old backups
Modified 3rd party script to remove old cpanel backups for accounts no longer on the server. Free's up space on your backup drive without manually having to find and remove the backups.
17. Fix dual horde inboxes
Modified 3rd party script to to scan for users with two horde inboxes and combine them into one without losing any mail.
18. Configure links
Allows you to configure the links for Fantastico, RV Skins, MRTG, support and billing.
19. Wget/Lynx
Allows you to disable and enable wget and lynx via WHM. Just a bit more security.

Lastly. we pre-install RubyOnRails.org
(http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2..._is_rails.html) or for latest info http://rubyonrails.org

All of this we can install on one of these great servers:



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Located at GNAX in GA

AMD Athlon Dual Core 4200 2.2 Ghz
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB Memory
250GB SATA II Hard Drive
2000GB of High Quality GNAX Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $174.99 per month

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-Dual-Core.shtml

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Located at GNAX in GA

DUAL XEON QUAD CORE WoodCrest 5130
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
2GB Memory
250GB SATA II Hard Drive
2000GB of High Quality GNAX Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $299.99 per month

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-HighEnd.shtml

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Located at FITX in NJ

AMD Dual Chip QUAD CORE Opteron 265
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
2GB Memory
DUAL 200GB SATA Hard Drive
2000GB Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

Normally a great value at $309.99 per month,
sale price is $274.99 per month
(use coupon code " 274.99 " )

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-HighEnd.shtml

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Located at FITX in NJ

Intel Dual Core 830
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
2GB Memory
DUAL 160GB SATA Hard Drive
1500GB Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $199.99 per month,

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-Dual-Core.shtml

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Located at FITX in NJ

P4 HT 3.0 or 2.8
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB Memory
160GB SATA Primary Hard Drive
Free 120GB SATA Secondary Hard Drive
1500GB Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $129.99 per month,

Upgrade to 2GB Ram <$139>,
Upgrade to 2GB Ram and DUAL 160GB drives <$149.99>

We have VERY VERY limited supplies so do not delay

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-Standard.shtml

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Located at FITX in NJ

P4 2.4
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB Memory
80GB Primary Hard Drive
750GB Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $ 99.99 per month,

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-Standard.shtml

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Located at Softlayer in Texas

Intel Xeon Dempsey 5050 Dual Core Single Chip server
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB memory (FREE 2GB Memory UPGRADE this week only)
Single 200GB SATA Hard Drive
2000GB Bandwidth
CentOS 4 OR RHE 4 Operating System
9 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A GREAT value at $204.99 per month Free Extra's like
WHMXtra and WHM Reseller

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-Dual-Core.shtml

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Located at Softlayer in Texas

Intel Xeon Woodcrest 5130 Dual Core Single Chip server
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB memory (FREE 2GB Memory UPGRADE this week only)
Single 200GB SATA Hard Drive
2000GB Bandwidth
CentOS 4 OR RHE 4 Operating System
9 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A GREAT value at $224.99 per month and Free Extra's like
WHMXtra and WHM Reseller

http://beachcomber.net/Dedicated-Dual-Core.shtml


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Support Limitations

We are a fully server-managed company (we manage the server)...we do kernel updates and ensure that all preinstalled software is and stays operational (other than Fantastico scripts...we make sure Fantastico itself works but can't warranty the scripts included WITH Fantastico). We also monitor 8 ports on the server to be sure they are operational and intercede (assuming your server password is up to date with sales) if they fail automatically. We will install almost any requested module as long as there are no security issues. We do not guarantee support for custom software or scripts but will do our best to help if we can.

As mentioned, all servers would come with come with CPanel/WHM and RVSkin management overlay.

What is RVSkin ?...If you have not experienced RVSkin you are missing the next evolution in CPanel overlay control. Choose permissions, languages, themes, reseller customizations...it is just incredible.

We are a semi-managed company...we do kernel updates and ensure that all preinstalled software is and stays operational (other than Fantastico scripts...we make sure Fantastico itself works but can't warranty the scripts included WITH Fantastico). We also monitor 8 ports on the server to be sure they are operational and intercede if they fail automatically. If you are having other issues on the server we will try to help but we do not do real script debugging or custom software installs, etc. We will try to help where we can and in most cases are able to either fix the issue or point you in the proper direction. You can check out our reputation on the boards here and see it is excellent.

Order form and further details are located here:

http://beachcomber.net/dedicated.htm

Important Notes:

For IP Ping, please PM or E-mail us.

Other important questions.....We bill month to month (If you like us and want to stay, you will....). For payment we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and PayPal.

So what's the catch.....Well, we do not offer FreeBSD, we use CPanel on Linux boxes and do not offer or support alternative server management systems. Cpanel due to its ease of administrative use must be installed and not disabled on machine for support, we will allow you to have server w/o Cpanel but support is limited to reboots and hardware issues only.

IRC's, etc are NOT allowed. LEGAL adult is OK

Offer doesn't apply to previous sales or promotions.

The servers are pre-ordered, built and loaded...Software modifications are very unlikely.

Come and Relax...at the beach...:cool:

l0ck_up
02-25-2007, 12:34 AM
How much for this:

Located at FITX in NJ

P4 2.4
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB Memory
80GB Primary Hard Drive
750GB Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $ 99.99 per month,

With additional 1 GB RAM total 2 GB RAM?

Thanks

-OY-
02-25-2007, 01:47 AM
Which is which? A fully managed or a semi-managed? If it is fully managed, I'm interested.

We are a fully server-managed company (we manage the server)...we do kernel updates and ensure that all preinstalled software is and stays operational (other than Fantastico scripts...we make sure Fantastico itself works but can't warranty the scripts included WITH Fantastico). We also monitor 8 ports on the server to be sure they are operational and intercede (assuming your server password is up to date with sales) if they fail automatically. We will install almost any requested module as long as there are no security issues. We do not guarantee support for custom software or scripts but will do our best to help if we can.

As mentioned, all servers would come with come with CPanel/WHM and RVSkin management overlay.

What is RVSkin ?...If you have not experienced RVSkin you are missing the next evolution in CPanel overlay control. Choose permissions, languages, themes, reseller customizations...it is just incredible.

We are a semi-managed company...we do kernel updates and ensure that all preinstalled software is and stays operational (other than Fantastico scripts...we make sure Fantastico itself works but can't warranty the scripts included WITH Fantastico). We also monitor 8 ports on the server to be sure they are operational and intercede if they fail automatically. If you are having other issues on the server we will try to help but we do not do real script debugging or custom software installs, etc. We will try to help where we can and in most cases are able to either fix the issue or point you in the proper direction. You can check out our reputation on the boards here and see it is excellent.

Beachcomber
02-25-2007, 09:49 AM
The adjectives are different (and we will fix that) but the end result is the same. We will fix, repair and or secure anything that was pre-installed on the server before delivery including the kernel. We also monitor the server from a external Nagios system and will intercede for you if we note any systems failure. Any additional software or modules you would want installed we will make every good attempt to help with but do not guarantee we can or will install or support...Or be able to do that for free but most times we can.

Beachcomber
02-25-2007, 09:51 AM
I am sorry, we do not offer memory upgrades for this server..It would be to expensive for both of us....

How much for this:

Located at FITX in NJ

P4 2.4
WHM/CPanel
Free RVSkin
Free Fantastico Deluxe
Free WHMXtra
Free WHM Reseller
1GB Memory
80GB Primary Hard Drive
750GB Bandwidth
CentOS Operating System
5 IP's
NO SETUP FEE

A great value at $ 99.99 per month,

With additional 1 GB RAM total 2 GB RAM?

Thanks

redhome
02-25-2007, 06:36 PM
IP test? of the 3 datacenter, it is possible.

thanks ;)

Cripto
02-27-2007, 10:35 AM
Do you only manage CPanel servers?

how about supporting free panels like ISPConfig?

What's the discount if CPanel and WHT are not needed?

l0ck_up
02-27-2007, 10:50 AM
I am sorry, we do not offer memory upgrades for this server..It would be to expensive for both of us....

Hmm...if I want to upgrade someday, when the amount of RAM for example is not enough anymore, what do I have to do? :)

Beachcomber
02-27-2007, 02:11 PM
At that point it is a better value for you to upgrade the server...Once either of us gets into the cost of ram upgrades on the 2.4 your money is better spent (today at least) on a 3.0...



Hmm...if I want to upgrade someday, when the amount of RAM for example is not enough anymore, what do I have to do? :)

Beachcomber
02-27-2007, 02:20 PM
From our post above:

Cpanel due to its ease of administrative use must be installed and not disabled on machine for support, we will allow you to have server w/o Cpanel but support is limited to reboots and hardware issues only.

So it becomes a unsupported server....

Please contact sales if you are still interested and we can do a custom quote fcor you...But if you know the cost (large purchaser) of cpanel you can come very close to guessing the savings.




Do you only manage CPanel servers?

how about supporting free panels like ISPConfig?

What's the discount if CPanel and WHT are not needed?

l0ck_up
02-27-2007, 10:51 PM
This price will be still the same as long as become your client right?
I just don't want to jump to other provider, when everything have been setup at yours.

Also this might sound over asked, do you offer billing manager license such clientexec or whmcs? :)

Beachcomber
02-28-2007, 02:56 PM
I would hope so...we have never raised prices...even to those hosting customers we started with 6 years ago at $2 per month (one GREAT deal at the time, but we were using them as satisfied customer PR people to build our reputation).

We have no plans now or in the future to raise anyones price, but we also do not have a crystal ball...Things may change outside of our control.

What I can promise you is we will not lie to you...and the answer above is as honest as it can be...

We also offer Modernbilling as a billing manager....25 site and unlimited Lisc are available for $15 per month or $25 per month.

Let me know if I can answer any further questions....



This price will be still the same as long as become your client right?
I just don't want to jump to other provider, when everything have been setup at yours.

Also this might sound over asked, do you offer billing manager license such clientexec or whmcs? :)

gounder
02-28-2007, 04:01 PM
Beachcomber has been great. They provide excellent support.

I had used there server in past and have been very satisfied. knowledgeable Support team.

l0ck_up
03-01-2007, 11:43 AM
I have ordered, paid & sent the required authorization forms.
Did you or your sales team get those files?

How long usually setup time will take?

Beachcomber
03-01-2007, 06:24 PM
The Sales dept has replied and will handle it from here...

:)

I have ordered, paid & sent the required authorization forms.
Did you or your sales team get those files?

How long usually setup time will take?

Johnny_R
03-01-2007, 06:59 PM
Hello Mark,

I have ordered a server an hour ago, and I sent an email to sales@beachcomber.net asking a few questions.but I'm not sure if you whitelisted my email address after sending the boxtrapper confirmation, so maybe my email is trapped there and nobody have read it.

I need the server as fast as possible and I don't want my emails to be ignored beacause of the boxtrapper.


could you please confirm if juntatdi [at] gmail dot com is whitelisted ?

thank you very much.

Regards,

Beachcomber
03-02-2007, 10:55 AM
Johnny,

I am still looking, but I do not see anything at this time. I do however see the address as whitelisted...so maybe try to send again...?



Hello Mark,

I have ordered a server an hour ago, and I sent an email to sales@beachcomber.net asking a few questions.but I'm not sure if you whitelisted my email address after sending the boxtrapper confirmation, so maybe my email is trapped there and nobody have read it.

I need the server as fast as possible and I don't want my emails to be ignored beacause of the boxtrapper.


could you please confirm if juntatdi [at] gmail dot com is whitelisted ?

thank you very much.

Regards,

hostseeker
03-03-2007, 11:42 AM
Hi Beachcomber,

I am interested especially if it is managed! A few questions. Does your managed services include:

Upgrading server software such as eAccelerator, Zend optimizer, PHP, MySQL and the like when stable upgrade is available?

If so would a ticket need to be opened, or is it done automatically?

Are the servers secure when passed off to the customer similiar to a fashion that a third party company such as Acunnet or Rack 911 might perform? (strict Mod Security rules, tmp hardening, etc.)

If server is down do you reboot when needed without notice from the customer?

Thanks!

Beachcomber
03-04-2007, 11:38 PM
Hi Beachcomber,

I am interested especially if it is managed! A few questions. Does your managed services include:

Upgrading server software such as eAccelerator, Zend optimizer, PHP, MySQL and the like when stable upgrade is available?

If so would a ticket need to be opened, or is it done automatically?

Are the servers secure when passed off to the customer similiar to a fashion that a third party company such as Acunnet or Rack 911 might perform? (strict Mod Security rules, tmp hardening, etc.)

If server is down do you reboot when needed without notice from the customer?

Thanks!

Sorry Hostseeker...I was off the past 24 hours or so ..always best to e-mail sales@beachcomber.net for faster answers than I can sometimes provide.

To answer:

Yes, those upgrades would be covered with a simple e-mail to out techs.

No we do not do server hardening...we deliver a secure server, but hardening is dependent on what the server is planned to be used for...and that level of security customization we do not do...So secure, but not hardened.

And lastly, we have a remote monitor system and will reboot or restart when we find systems or servers down.

Regards,