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Thread: Help for the New Guy!
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10-11-2000, 04:16 PM #1Newbie
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Hi there,
My name is Brian, and I just stumbled on in to this great forum a few days ago, and I wanted to thank you all for sharing your knowledge.
I have been contemplating the hosting business for awhile, and have decided that ultimately, a dedicated server is the way to go. (For the interim, I plan on being a value-added reseller until my client base justifies a dedicated server)
While I am reselling, I want to learn everything I need to know about running a server, so that when I'm ready, I can take really good care of my clients. (I also plan on having a maximum number of clients, so that they all get the service that is so sorely lacking around the net)
My question is--is there a resource (besides here, of course!)where I can learn the ins & outs of server management, and the terminology? (Such as the difference between name-based & IP hosting, what type of server is best...stuff like that)
I'm assuming that at this point, someone has put together all this info in one place. (Or maybe this is a great idea for a site!)
Anyway, thanks a bunch for your time, and I look forward to being contributing to the forum. (When I have something knowledgeable to say!)
Take care,
Brian
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10-11-2000, 05:48 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Well you'll probably be running Linux or some unix so, here are some sites with tons of that sort of info.
http://www.linuxdoc.org/
http://www.apache.org/
http://www.sendmail.net/
http://www.sendmail.org/
I know that's not exactly what you're looking for, but it'll atleast make you smarter.
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10-11-2000, 06:16 PM #3Newbie
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Thanks!
JTY,
Thanks for your reply! It no doubt is important that I get elbow-deep in all the intricate stuff, so the links you supplied are much appreciated. (Looks like I have homework for the next several weeks!)
Thanks again,
Briguy
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10-11-2000, 06:42 PM #4Web Hosting Guru
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Brian,
If you run into any stumbling blocks along the way, feel free to contact me. I've been doing web hosting for four years now, so I have a useful answer now and then.
Good luck with your endeavors.
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10-11-2000, 06:46 PM #5Newbie
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Thanks, Travis
Travis,
That's very nice of you to offer! If I do have any questions, I will drop you a line (but I promise I won't bug you!)
Thanks,
Briguy
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10-11-2000, 07:23 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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BTW: If you have any Linux or related questions feel free to e-mail me. I am a certified sysadmin.
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10-11-2000, 07:25 PM #7Newbie
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Gracias!
JTY,
Thank you kindly--I would do well to hire you guys!
Take care,
Briguy