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08-21-2005, 07:22 AM #1Newbie
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Who offers remote serial console access?
Hi,
I'm looking for a host that can provide remote serial console access to my server so that I still have the ability to administer my server in the event of sshd going down or other similar problems (I'll be running FreeBSD 5).
At the moment I'm looking at voxel. Does anyone have much experience with them? Good? Bad?
What other companies are out there that could meet my needs?
Thanks,
Ben
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08-21-2005, 10:24 AM #2Junior Guru Wannabe
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I second the first part of the question: "host that can provide remote serial console access to my server"
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08-21-2005, 10:28 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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08-21-2005, 11:03 AM #4Junior Guru Wannabe
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Thanks svdorr.
I checked the ev1's web site and forum but couldn't find how any info on much it costs to add a serial console to your package.
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08-21-2005, 11:13 AM #5Web Hosting Master
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It's available for free on all dedicated servers. Look at the main page and towards the top upper left hand corner, move your mouse over Remote Console.
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08-21-2005, 11:17 AM #6Newbie
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Wow that's awesome - they should make that more prominent.
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08-21-2005, 11:28 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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I believe GNAX also has it with their servers... Although you might want to send them an email and double check.
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08-21-2005, 01:59 PM #8Junior Guru Wannabe
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At a moment I thought I was blind then remembered I had Flash disabled in Firefox. Turning on Flash support makes the whole remote console thingie visible.
offtop: I hate usability of 99.9% of hosting companies' web sites. Why they never hire a professional and SEO-aware designer?/offtop
Anyway, any other suggestions for hosting companies offering remote consoles? I'm checkin GNAX right now.
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08-21-2005, 04:11 PM #9Junior Guru
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you might want to look at xilogix.com they also have very good live support/sales via IRC on there private support network just talk to Cary aka pointy
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08-21-2005, 04:19 PM #10Junior Guru Wannabe
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Checked xilogix. That's way too expensive for my needs.
An upgrade from 400GB to 1000 GB monthly transfer for +$250/month... I would rather go with gigeservers.com (10Mbps unmetered channel for $150/month)
[update] sorry, I feel I tend to offtop in this thread. I'm shutting up until there is something related to the subject of the thread.
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08-21-2005, 05:29 PM #11Web Hosting Evangelist
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I would recommend EV1, there support is excellent, network is top notch.
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08-21-2005, 07:17 PM #12Junior Guru Wannabe
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Gnax offers free serial port service with all dual processor machines. Go to www.tranxactglobal.com to sign up. this is their in house dedicated server operation.
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08-22-2005, 05:34 AM #13Junior Guru Wannabe
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08-22-2005, 09:31 AM #14Junior Guru Wannabe
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LT offers KVM over IP for $30/day.
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08-22-2005, 09:40 AM #15Disabled
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Originally posted by dex101
LT offers KVM over IP for $30/day.
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08-22-2005, 09:45 AM #16Junior Guru Wannabe
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Originally posted by BSD2
I hope you mean a monthWe are now offering a KVM over IP rental service for all our clients at both DC's the service pricing is as following.
24 Hour Rental - $30.00
This will allow you to have full control of your server down to the BIOS level to debug problems or configure your server OS.
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08-22-2005, 09:49 AM #17Disabled
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That is utterly useless for the OP's needs, he wanted it as a means to prevent having to get the DC to do anything so that he could sort an sshd crash himself.
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08-22-2005, 10:22 AM #18Web Hosting Guru
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Originally posted by BSD2
That is utterly useless for the OP's needs, he wanted it as a means to prevent having to get the DC to do anything so that he could sort an sshd crash himself.
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08-22-2005, 10:26 AM #19Disabled
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Re: Who offers remote serial console access?
Originally posted by benmyles
[B]I'm looking for a host that can provide remote serial console access to my server so that I still have the ability to administer my server in the event of sshd going down or other similar problems (I'll be running FreeBSD 5).
[B]
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08-22-2005, 11:31 AM #20Newbie
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Thanks for all the replies people. I've already found a solution now, but I'll add some comments anyway:
I agree 24 hour KVM over IP access is theoretically all that's needed (things shouldn't go wrong all that often); however - when you're running critical sites that need maximum uptime it helps bring peace of mind to know you have a serial console always available.
In my case I'm implementing a highly customised FreeBSD configuration, and during the configuration phase it's nice to have the serial console backup in case something goes wrong.
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08-22-2005, 12:19 PM #21Web Hosting Guru
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Re: Re: Who offers remote serial console access?
Originally posted by BSD2
Look at what the OP says before you comment. He wants it as a means of administering the server if something does go wrong, without the need to wait for LT to enable it for 24 hours.
#2 I'd be shocked if LT didn't have an automated system to enable and disable it.
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08-22-2005, 12:29 PM #22Web Hosting Master
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#1 Wait is usually a few hours.
#2 As far as I'm aware they physically plug the unit into the server (AdderLink KVMs). So its NOT an automated process.