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[Bahamas]

What is a Managed Server?

Thank You for your Help

[mlovick]

A server which is managed for you!

Usually by the ISP you rent it from.

[Bahamas]

Does this mean that they will update all the software and install patches and updates for you!

Thanks

[blue27]

Originally posted by Bahamas
Does this mean that they will update all the software and install patches and updates for you!

Thanks

It would depend on what software you are talking about. If you lease a server with apache and cpanel for instance then your server would be updated with these. Any third party software would be your responsibility.

[mlovick]

Originally posted by Bahamas
Does this mean that they will update all the software and install patches and updates for you!

Thanks

This can be so - but time is money and they will only do so much for you depending on the support contract you have with them. In short - read the SLA and make sure you have in writing what they will and will not do for you b4 you sign on the line.

Standard business practice really.

[3nom]

mlovikc gave you some good adivce thats what i was gonna say make sure you get a contract what you take care of and what they are suppose to take care of.

[Mr.Windows]

You can find 2 Type of Managed Services.

Type1
Hosting domains
Enabling web users
Mail settings
Account creation
Adding a new domain/ sub domain.
Control panel/FTP password reset.
Mail related issues (Pop3, smtp, webmail).
Web statistics support.
FrontPage/database troubleshooting.
Protected directories (SSL. Non-SSL)
Webuser accounts creation.
Check diskquota, Traffic limit and many more.
Protecting web sites (.htaccess)
Etc...

Type2
Performance tuning of servers
Automated tasks
Network/Bandwidth monitoring
Software installation
Server monitoring
Backup/Restore
Adminisration of database server
Setting up SSL support
Setting up Mailserver
Setting up DNS
Installation and Configuration of Third Party Softwares
Installing & Implementing Firewalls

Regards,
Saadi

[pmabraham]

Greetings Bahamas:

Your best bet would be to ask the potential provider because everyone (including providers) has their own definition.

Come up with a list of what you expect to be responsible for maintaining and managing; and have a list of what you expect the provider to do.

Then ask your questions away.

Thank you.