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08-02-2009, 06:20 AM #1WHT Addict
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Are there any good VPS providers?
I'm thinking of moving (or at least getting a backup) VPS and just looking at the thread titles on this forum it doesn't seem that anyone is happy!
Main things I'm looking for are:
1. NOT a one-man company (probably eliminates 95% of hosts!)
2. NOT using HyperVM or or a broken install of VDSManager.
3. NOT using UKServers as datacenter or anyone else whose PXE-boot keeps stealing your IP address and arping you off the network.
4. NOT so oversold that the node disk is often full so can't do backups.
5. Unmanaged 64-Bit Ubuntu 8.04 Linux (OpenVZ, Virtuozzo, or maybe Xen) obviously I'll need SSH access, root access, iptables access etc. Console access from the host node is nice too.
6. I think I use around 3-4Gb a month bandwidth and currently under 2Gb disk, but I'd want more than that for growth obviously.
7. 2+ IP addresses, reverse DNS, unlimited domains.
8. UK or France or other European location (probably eliminates 75% of the offers forum).
9. VAT registered company would be nice.
10. 512Mb guaranteed / 1Gb burstable RAM.
11. Good price.
I'd also be interested in a way to clone my current OpenVZ VPS to another VPS container, so I could have the two working at the same time; that way if one went down, I could just switch DNS to point to the backup; all without having to rebuild the whole OS. Not sure what the restrictions are on that - do you have to have the same host node hardware/kernel etc?
Also with the CentOS developers going AWOL, perhaps no CentOS host nodes?Last edited by sej7278; 08-02-2009 at 06:27 AM.
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08-02-2009, 06:29 AM #2Web Hosting Evangelist
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I think there are quite some hosts to choose from based on your requirements.
There are even offers in the VPS Hosting Offers that meet all of your requirements.
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08-02-2009, 06:32 AM #3WHT Addict
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08-02-2009, 06:36 AM #4Custom Hosting Master
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CentOS is back on track. Also, unless ping is vital to you, you'll be fine with a US company as well, and you will most likely not have to pay VAT.
Another thing to note: people tend to only post when they have troubles with a host, and for every unhappy client, there are 3 happy ones, or so we like to say .
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08-02-2009, 08:34 AM #5CEO & Leading Designer
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Perhaps try ResellerZoom (http://www.resellerzoom.com)
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08-02-2009, 09:19 AM #6Junior Guru Wannabe
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try xensmart.co.uk. it's unmanaged but their vps are superb.
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08-02-2009, 09:20 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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I think Rapidswitch could be an option for most of your requirements.
Last edited by dotHostel; 08-02-2009 at 09:25 AM.
You will only find out how good a provider is when the going gets tough
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08-02-2009, 09:44 AM #8Web Hosting Evangelist
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The problems with CentOS are now solved. For your type of requirements, any "premium" VPS provider in the offers section should do you good - just have a look around
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08-02-2009, 09:45 AM #9Web Hosting Master
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The problems with CentOS are just starting.
You will only find out how good a provider is when the going gets tough
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08-02-2009, 10:26 AM #10WHT Addict
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xensmart look like they still need to sort their hypervm migration.
resellerzoom is way too expensive.
rapidswitch looks ok, but doesn't give you much info.
I'm currently looking at a geographically separate datacentre with my current host.
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08-02-2009, 10:32 AM #11Web Hosting Evangelist
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Mind saying who you use at the moment so we can make suggestions based on that?
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08-02-2009, 10:47 AM #12Web Hosting Master
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There are loads of great hosts.
Unfortunately clients when happy generally don't speak out much about the service in public.
Therefore 99% of the time reviews you see are going to be negative.
I normally see how long a company has been around, contact then and find some people that have used them before if you can't find any reviews.BotWars.io - Code the AI of your Battle Bot!
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08-02-2009, 12:27 PM #13Web Hosting Master
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Have you tried to search through various combinations of keywords in the WHT search form. It always helps to me to find some information. A search in local directories and local versions of search engines will also work. I've seen that you requirements can be met by many companies. I would suggest you to contact some provides to test their response time and the way they answer to inquiries. One more think, if a UK is in your country list, this makes your choice very easy.
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08-03-2009, 07:50 AM #14Web Hosting Guru
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the best is if you can contact directly some providers, I will not say that your requiremments will eliminate many hosts
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08-04-2009, 11:53 PM #15Junior Guru Wannabe
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08-04-2009, 11:57 PM #16Web Hosting Master
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Waveweb.com can sort you out.
Will setup a live migration as part of their service and include CPanel.
They are virtuozzo based as well. Strong company with support all over the globe to match different time zones.
I personally use them. Been great, I get a response within 10 - 15 minutes of all tickets.HostGuard.net - VPS Control Panel
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08-18-2009, 07:14 AM #17WHT Addict
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08-18-2009, 07:33 AM #18Web Hosting Evangelist
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08-18-2009, 07:36 AM #19Web Hosting Evangelist
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08-18-2009, 07:48 AM #20Web Hosting Master
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It would be difficult for your to find the VPS your are looking for if you want to pay only $10 - $15 per month. I think that the $40 price someone mentioned above is fair and it is not high one at all.
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08-18-2009, 07:59 AM #21WHT Addict
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i'm looking at no more than 15ukp (25usd) a month, that's absolute maximum, really looking for more like a tenner a month (15usd) unless its my dream host!
rapidswitch.com are looking pretty good so far, their 8ukp package isn't quite enough for my needs, but their 15ukp package is way overkill.
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