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01-31-2006, 05:27 PM #1Junior Guru Wannabe
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Server Management - Beginner
Anyone have any guides or advice for a complete novice wanting to purchase dedicated hosting, I've looked at some hosts and is a firewall really necessary as it adds $$$ to the monthly cost, would really like some advice as a fully managed server is out of the question because of cost...
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01-31-2006, 05:37 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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don't let anyone scare you off .. there are a lot of tutorials on this site to get you started with the basics and you can always ask if you are in doubt
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01-31-2006, 05:42 PM #3Web Hosting Master
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You can get a fully managed server for a very low cost. Check the offers section.
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01-31-2006, 05:43 PM #4Junior Guru Wannabe
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Is there a step by step guide from scratch....
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01-31-2006, 06:11 PM #5Junior Guru Wannabe
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Whats the best OS to have installed and is a firewall needed ?
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01-31-2006, 06:27 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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01-31-2006, 06:37 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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You could also think about hiring a management firm such as got-management.com to look after your server. They will also explain what exactly they did and how. A server management company should be more than just management, they should also consult with you, should you request it. And got-management.com is very good at that. Check them out.
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01-31-2006, 06:44 PM #8Web Hosting Master
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Do not. Repeat - DO NOT rent a dedicated server if you're a complete newbie. Internet is already full of zombie-servers.
You should consider either:
1. Read books and learn yourself at your local home (non-production) network and only then, after AT LEAST couple of months of intense 18-hours workdays, rent yourself an unmanaged server, connected to internet;
2. Shell out some more $$$ and get a managed server or, even better, a sysadmin.
Good luck! It looks like you gonna need it.
P.S. No books, no online resources will ever be equivalent to hard practice.Respect My Authoritah! - Eric Cartman (a friend of mine).
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01-31-2006, 07:09 PM #9Web Hosting Master
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yeah doesn't sound like you are up to running a server yourself, a company reselling server with management added on tend to be cheaper, i have servers with servstra.com and am very happy with their service, they are fully managed.
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01-31-2006, 07:33 PM #10Junior Guru Wannabe
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Think I'm going to go for a managed VPS see how things go...
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01-31-2006, 08:08 PM #11Disabled
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Originally Posted by Mcvitie
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02-01-2006, 04:22 AM #12Junior Guru Wannabe
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All I want it for is a high usuage forum with around 100 concurrent users online at same period...
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02-01-2006, 04:27 AM #13Web Hosting Master
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Originally Posted by Mcvitie
Good luck!Respect My Authoritah! - Eric Cartman (a friend of mine).
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02-01-2006, 05:04 AM #14Newbie
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I agree with everyone here,
If you have no experience with a dedicated server, a manged server, or a VPS will be the best way to go!
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02-01-2006, 07:09 AM #15Junior Guru Wannabe
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go with the cheapest managed server out there
they will take care of you when you messes aroundPrime Outsourcing | offshore solutions | manual labor | staff leasing |
because American & European labor are expensive