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07-17-2009, 10:30 AM
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It happens, it's not a big deal if it's...
It happens, it's not a big deal if it's coordinated correctly. If they're managing their own DNS, its an upsell opportunity! ;) When I move a site, my clients don't even *know* their IP addresses...
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07-13-2009, 12:46 PM
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What makes you "need" to do this? You can change...
What makes you "need" to do this? You can change the TTL on your DNS records on your domain(s) down to something reasonable, like two hours, then update your records once your new equipment is up,...
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07-13-2009, 12:27 PM
Thread: Pre-sales service, am I expecting too much? in VPS Hosting
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While I'd trust my instincts, in a large...
While I'd trust my instincts, in a large operation, pre-sales is different than tech support in hours, staffing and capability to answer questions. So I wouldn't consider it indicative of overall...
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07-13-2009, 12:20 PM
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I was trying to figure out how long I'd been with...
I was trying to figure out how long I'd been with ServInt, and I think it's been since about 1996 or 1997- I also got in fairly early on the VPS bandwagon and you're right-- it just works. I think...
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07-13-2009, 12:07 PM
Thread: VPS without control panel in VPS Hosting
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I have VPSes with ServInt with and without...
I have VPSes with ServInt with and without control panels. For hosts where I think I may need to let a less-experienced person admin them, or where I'll host lots of domains and standard Web...
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04-01-2009, 11:39 AM
Thread: ServInt rolls out new VPS packages in VPS Hosting
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I've been hosting a bunch of years with ServInt...
I've been hosting a bunch of years with ServInt (probably about 10) and I've never been happier about systems I couldn't touch myself daily. I've seen lots of folks who are one line, five servers...
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12-26-2006, 09:38 AM
Thread: Speed impressions of ServInt, KnownHost, DeHe in VPS Hosting
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FWIW, ServInt has data centers in Virginia and...
FWIW, ServInt has data centers in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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12-26-2006, 09:32 AM
Thread: My 19-month *2nd 12/22* SERVINT review in VPS Hosting
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I'm on my second VPS with them as well, and I...
I'm on my second VPS with them as well, and I agree with your assessment 100%. I was impressed by the implementation of the second data center without any hiccups at all, and the new trouble ticket...
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12-11-2006, 01:44 PM
Thread: hacked by rootkit in Hosting Security and Technology
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You can't EVER know a compromised server is clean...
You can't EVER know a compromised server is clean if you don't do a reinstall if all you have to check if the server is compromised is a shell on the compromised server itself. There are a plethora...
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12-11-2006, 01:39 PM
Thread: exim vs. qmail in Hosting Security and Technology
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Indeed, I started using postfix mostly because of...
Indeed, I started using postfix mostly because of the second bit. Postfix also plays much more nicely with other MTAs.
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12-11-2006, 01:37 PM
Thread: MySQL on External Server? in Hosting Security and Technology
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Well, there's also the possibility of setting up...
Well, there's also the possibility of setting up an SSH or SSL tunnel and keeping the socket local, so that you get both confidentiality of the traffic and the need for keys to make the connection
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12-11-2006, 01:35 PM
Thread: VPS or in VPS Hosting
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Generally, Web stores aren't CPU intensive, but...
Generally, Web stores aren't CPU intensive, but may have to deal with things like VISA's security protocols. Therefore, I'd go with a per-store solution to give separation, even though you'll have...
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12-11-2006, 01:29 PM
Thread: How good is ServInt for VPS? in VPS Hosting
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The caps only come into play when someone's...
The caps only come into play when someone's abusing a server, I run some SMF forums and database/PHP website applications and my customers have never complained about performance. They've never...
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05-11-2006, 06:56 PM
Thread: SMTP cause hight load in Hosting Security and Technology
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If you're getting dictionary attacked, I've found...
If you're getting dictionary attacked, I've found Postfix to be the lowest resource user of the common *nix MTAs, if configured with a list of addresses to accept mail to up-front, you can normally...
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04-24-2006, 02:27 AM
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Venture capitalists generally look for...
Venture capitalists generally look for significant interest in a business in return for their money, especially if they have a lot of bad investments to make up- if you don't need it, *don't* take...
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04-24-2006, 01:39 AM
Thread: Webfusion VPS - My shocking experience. in VPS Hosting
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If the contract simply says you must notify them,...
If the contract simply says you must notify them, but not how notification must be given, then I'd not pay the extra month. Worst-case, I would have sent them a written letter of cancellation- if...
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04-24-2006, 01:27 AM
Thread: Which VPS should I choose? in VPS Hosting
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Chalk up another vote for Servint's support.
Chalk up another vote for Servint's support.
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04-24-2006, 01:22 AM
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I haven't tried hosteasier, but I've found...
I haven't tried hosteasier, but I've found servint's support services to be excellent.
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04-24-2006, 01:15 AM
Thread: Pricing in Running a Web Hosting Business
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Price isn't the only way to compete, many...
Price isn't the only way to compete, many businesses go out of business losing a dollar on every customer and trying to "make it up in volume" ;)
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04-07-2006, 09:11 AM
Thread: Powervps Vs. Servint in VPS Hosting
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Disclaimer: I haven't tried PowerVPS. ...
Disclaimer: I haven't tried PowerVPS.
ServInt's support is excellent. They often install software for clients and they don't charge extra for support. I'm about to get a second VPS there, with... -
03-23-2006, 12:00 PM
Thread: Who has THE BEST customer service? in VPS Hosting
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I'm sure there are lots of providers with...
I'm sure there are lots of providers with top-notch support. I've been very happy with ServInt. Both the NOC and the user forums there are top-notch.
Paul
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