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10-11-2007, 05:27 PM #1Newbie
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Looking for a 'One stop solution'
Hi Everyone,
We are developing a highly secure web application, those on level on a banking application.
I need a one stop solution to provide the following:
-Secure Powerful Dedicated Linux Server
-Firewall
-Top-notch intrusion detection system
-Pro-Active managed Admin services, focusing on the security aspect
-Premium SSL Certificate
Can you help me out on the following?
1) Other than rackspace, is there any other provider of the above services?
2) Is there anything I am missing out on in the specs? what else is needed to make the server absolutely secure? apart from obviously building a solid bullet-proof app.
Thanks in advance.
Arjun
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10-12-2007, 04:12 AM #2Always Learning...
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See if these hosts can help you out
http://www.axishost.com
http://www.jonesolutions.com
http://www.a2b2.com
I could have listed some DCs but I don't think it will be a one stop shop for you.Vinsar.Net - Quality Web Hosting at Economical Price on USA & European Servers
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10-12-2007, 05:04 AM #3WHT Addict
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10-12-2007, 06:39 AM #4Junior Guru
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u could follow vinsar ideas if u are looking for one stop solution other wise place a server at the best data centres and try 3rd party managment solutions ..
most of the companies he has advised also provide server managment options also
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10-12-2007, 12:00 PM #5Newbie
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Hi,
Thanks for your message.
Looking to host it in US
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10-12-2007, 12:36 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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Do you need Windows or Linux as the operating system?
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10-12-2007, 01:06 PM #7Always Learning...
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He said -Secure Powerful Dedicated Linux Server in the opening post.
BTW Arjun, I won't recommend a one stop shop for server solutions need, its better to have server/hardware from a DC directly, hire a server management company to manage & secure the server as per your needs and SSL you can get form any company among so many.
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10-13-2007, 05:59 AM #8Web Hosting Guru
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Hey Arjun,
I think the only other thing you would also need to consider is the DC your server is located at - i.e. with respect to the carriers and routing facilities offered.
You can have a good server (hardware) and management, but if the box is not connected to a good back-end network (carrier), then I think you won't be serving too many hits on it.
Secondly, you have to consider data loss mitigation - in terms of your backup / disaster recovery! With what you have in mind, I would definitely concentrate on those crucial aspects.
Finally, I would suggest you getting a server / management analysis for your requirements to be carried out. Any good provider will do one for you which you can generally use as a "benchmark" to get quotations or plan your approach from.
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10-17-2007, 02:39 PM #9Newbie
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I contacted all 3 of the below by email since they do not have a sale phone number on website:
axishost
jonesolutions
a2b2
Any other recommendations? I have made contact only with RackSpace so far, and they are little too pricey.
//Arjun
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10-17-2007, 02:56 PM #10Web Hosting Guru
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No sales telephone number? That is very interesting ..... !! Do they have a support telephone number?
Something to consider if you can't get a hold of a "person" on the phone - makes all the difference if anything goes wrong, and considering the type of site / application you will be having, I think you definitely need something like that!
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10-17-2007, 03:53 PM #11Always Learning...
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RackSpace is not living up to its reputation now days, search WHT about there issues.
Some names I can think of:
http://www.gigenet.com
http://www.fastservers.net
http://www.gnax.com
BTW Arjun if you and your server users are located in India, then its good if you get New York or Chicago based servers they are faster for us.Vinsar.Net - Quality Web Hosting at Economical Price on USA & European Servers
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10-17-2007, 04:29 PM #12Always Learning...
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Also have a look at this thread http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=610473 quite interesting.
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10-17-2007, 04:37 PM #13Newbie
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I'm based in the silicon valley, and customers are going to be global, over 1 million by 2008
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10-18-2007, 12:35 AM #14Aspiring Evangelist
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With that many users using the service by 2008, you should make sure your host will allow you to scale your hosting platform at anytime aswell. A single server probably (most likely, won't) won't support that many users. What is your application built on?
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10-18-2007, 06:42 AM #15Always Learning...
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Well Arjun for that many users, just as Josh mentioned above, you will need a load balanced HA cluster where servers are distributed across various DCs. And that is not going to be a budget or economy solution definitely.
While you are searching for the server, SSL etc. I will also suggest you to get hold of a competent consultant specialising in such kind of setup.
Do a search on loadbalance HA cluster etc here on WHT or google you will get lot of information to go with.Vinsar.Net - Quality Web Hosting at Economical Price on USA & European Servers
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10-18-2007, 07:00 AM #16Junior Guru
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Am i the only one that is worried thats these two comments conflict like crazy. A 'secure web application' is only as secure as what you use to run it. So you cant make such a thing without knowing a lot about web security and from '2)' it seems that area of knowledge is very limited. I get the feeling you are out of your depth? (not trying to be nasty)
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10-18-2007, 10:38 AM #17Disabled
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axishost does some wonderful managed servers for people with a budget else peer1 is too good.
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10-19-2007, 03:05 PM #18Newbie
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10-19-2007, 08:26 PM #19Web Hosting Master
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10-19-2007, 11:42 PM #20Web Hosting Master
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Why not try going to platinumservermanagement.com? They are fantastic!! Do you have a control panel??
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10-20-2007, 08:21 AM #21Newbie
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Your best bet is to host at a well staffed data center with a high performance network. Many hosting companies provide a baseline box with mild security, but for many customers that is not enough. I would definitely recommend a server management company to come in and secure the box to a higher degree.
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10-20-2007, 09:28 AM #22Randy
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Colocation with a private rack, owned hardware, and hiring your own management and security staff is the only way I'd embark on something involving "1 million+" users and "banking like application". In fact, you might even want to do background checks on your staff.
Leaving all of that data in the hands of a dedicated server provider, is just, scary.Fast Serv Networks, LLC | AS29889 | DDOS Protected | Managed Cloud, Streaming, Dedicated Servers, Colo by-the-U
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