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[lolmannz]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a cheap, minimal hosting with SSH in California (Such as Dreamhost, but their plan is way above my expectations)

I don't need much disk space or bandwidth (50MB diskspace and 20G Bandwidth is even enough) my main focus is it's gotta be in California and with SSH access.

Thanks in advance.

[Jazzy Host]

Why does the actual server have to be in California? There are many services out there from San Diego to San Francisco, but I would suggest one with their servers in the middle of USA. Thanks, please let me know if you have any questions.

[lolmannz]

Hi I'd like the server to be in California (or on the west coast) as it will be physically closer to me (in New Zealand) and hence my pings to the server will be lower, I need SSH since I need to use SSH Tunnel to proxy some of my applications, hence latency is the major concern here.

[jkookserv]

California has many wild fires, so be careful when you choose location.

[040Hosting]

Originally Posted by lolmannz

Hi I'd like the server to be in California (or on the west coast) as it will be physically closer to me (in New Zealand) and hence my pings to the server will be lower, I need SSH since I need to use SSH Tunnel to proxy some of my applications, hence latency is the major concern here.

In that case also check if you are allowed to setup tunnels, not every hosting company will allow this, so be sure you contact the support/sales department of the host you choose to make sure they will let you use it for your needs.

[~ServerPoint~]

lolmannz, why don't you want to have a look at australian located companies. They seem more closer to you then California

[lolmannz]

Oh, I want one in Cali since I connect to lots of services in Cali, plus aussie hosting isn't exactly cheap

[lolmannz]

bump? anyone?

[2synapses]

Lunarpages is in Cali & Vegas, but they do not offer ssh. You could try some of the other commonly recommended hosts and use a geoIP service to determine if they are in Cali. Most of the data centers I know of in Northern CA are colo only.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Henrik]

Dreamhost are in Cali.

[lolmannz]

Yes Dreamhost would be my last resort if I can't find anything else, but I'd like something maybe cheaper, as I don't really need all the space/bandwidth, just the cheapest plan possible with SSH.

[Henrik]

Is your target audience in NZ too? If so, why not have a look at Australia? (I think that even a (south) asian provider could work for you.

[lolmannz]

Hi there, it's just for me, I tunnel to the server in Cali to achieve lower pings for VO-IP, Gaming etc

[layer0]

Originally Posted by lolmannz

Hi there, it's just for me, I tunnel to the server in Cali to achieve lower pings for VO-IP, Gaming etc

As to whether the hosting company would be aware that you're tunneling is one thing, but if they do find out I doubt they would permit it.

[lolmannz]

SSH Tunneling is just a normal ssh connection, I'm pretty sure it would be allowed.