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Thread: How managed is managed?
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01-22-2004, 04:39 PM #1Junior Guru Wannabe
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How managed is managed?
When a company says they are managed... what do they actually manage?
Like server patches? Server security? Making sure you don't screw up your server? etc.o_O
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01-22-2004, 04:43 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Making sure you don't screw up your server?
you can go and delete the full home directory then come and say hey my server is supposed to be managed.
and you need to look into each server provider page to know what does the word managed mean to them
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01-22-2004, 04:43 PM #3Disabled
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Normally it would be mentioned on their website
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01-22-2004, 04:43 PM #4Dennis Johnson
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It depends on the company. You're best off asking them.
There is no best host. There is only the host that's best for you.
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01-22-2004, 04:44 PM #5Keep rockin' in the free world
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Managed can be very unclear - you need exact details of server management.
It can be anything from just upgrading your machines kernel to full blown dedicated admin who sets up all your client sites, upgrades the server software, firewall, security and much more.
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01-22-2004, 04:51 PM #6Aspiring Evangelist
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There is company's version of 'managed' , then semi managed and fully managed.
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01-22-2004, 05:31 PM #7Newbie
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Most providers basic 'managed' solutions offer OS Management, basic server monitoring (ping & port), along with installation of added Apps and purchased software...
But you really should review all contract details from a provider over what they say they will and won't do.
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01-22-2004, 06:14 PM #8Junior Guru
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the definition about 'managed' is different between one company and another company. You should ask first to them what kind of services do they offer to you
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01-23-2004, 12:36 AM #9Junior Guru Wannabe
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ok, i thought it was a standard phrase with a generally accepted definition in the industry
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