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  1. #1
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    VPS Wanted [Min: 512MB/25GB/100GB Bandwidth]

    Hey Everyone,

    Basically, i'm looking for an unmanaged VPS with the following (minimum) Specs:

    • 512MB RAM (no need for Burst RAM, but if provided that's fine)
    • 25 GB Storage
    • 100GB Bandwidth
    • CentOS 5.x (x86_64)
    • 99.5% SLA

    Basically, I'm looking for something to replace my shared host - I have Linux server-admin experience, and so am not looking for a managed VPS.
    I simply want to setup LAMP, a mailserver, SpamAssasin, and possibly a few other things.

    I'm not too bothered about if it comes with a control panel or not, but I'm certainly not looking for cPanel or anything like that.
    I have used DirectAdmin in the past and liked it, and am curious to try out SolusVM - however. If this is going to bump up the price too much, then I'm fine without a control panel - I do however need the ability to stop/start/reboot the server.

    Ideally, i'd like to spend no more than $20/month and it to be based in the EU or UK (as I am based in the UK)

    Many Thanks,
    Ben Thomas
    Last edited by SSHocker; 11-16-2009 at 09:47 AM.
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    No, your price is not unrealistic. I'm sure that you will find a good VPS host for $20. As for the UK based VPS I will suggest you -> http://www.rapidswitch.com/VirtualServers.aspx
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    Thank you for the responses (both here, and via PM).

    I've now gone ahead and purchased a one month plan (DSN Lite) with directspace.net after chatting with their support about a few things (including making sure that they now actually have equal-share CPU usage) - even though it's based in the US rather than the UK. Will see how it goes, if things don't work out as planned I will most definitely be looking at the other services recommended.

    Many Thanks,
    Ben Thomas
    Last edited by BTCentral - Ben; 11-16-2009 at 10:11 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by btcentral View Post
    Thank you for the responses (both here, and via PM).

    I've now gone ahead and purchased a one month plan (DSN Lite) with directspace.net after chatting with their support about a few things (including making sure that they now actually have equal-share CPU usage) - even though it's based in the US rather than the UK. Will see how it goes, if things don't work out as planned I will most definitely be looking at the other services recommended.

    Many Thanks,
    Ben Thomas
    Thats great news, looking forward to your One, Three month reviews.

    Keep us updated.

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheServerExperts View Post
    Thats great news, looking forward to your One, Three month reviews.

    Keep us updated.

    Cheers
    Will do
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    There's no much need to go x64 on a 512mb VPS and I don't know too many providers that actually have x64 images so if you drop that I think it will be a lot easier to find what you're looking for
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    What's your budget?

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    In his original post if you read it he says that he wouldn't want to go higher than $20
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeDVB View Post
    There's no much need to go x64 on a 512mb VPS and I don't know too many providers that actually have x64 images so if you drop that I think it will be a lot easier to find what you're looking for
    You make it seem like more RAM is the only benefit to 64-bit. There are many benefits to 64-bit, we usually see about a 30% gain in CPU performance as well.

    And, I don't know any providers that don't have 64-bit images so what providers don't?

    @ OP Glad to see you found a host, interesting to see you choose DSN as Portland is very far from the UK but if your happy that's good. Do you have good speeds to their DC?


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    Gald to see you found a host and there are plenty of host that offer both 32-bit and 64-bit VPS's out there in the world
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    Quote Originally Posted by btcentral View Post
    Thank you for the responses (both here, and via PM).
    Just a note, if you're receiving spam via PM, it's against the rules. Or if you get hosts trying to solicit you. Just letting you know

    Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by btcentral View Post
    Thank you for the responses (both here, and via PM).
    If any of the members who has contacted you via PM made you an offer, they have disobeyed our forum's rules. As such, their credibility is undermined.

    To help us keep the forum clean, please report any offers that you have received, if any. You can do so by viewing the PM message and using the report button on that page, or you can contact the moderating team using the helpdesk: http://helpdesk.webhostingtalk.com.

    Thank you, and good luck with your new host!

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    Virtualmin will provide you with the functionality you require within your budget. Most VPS providers can easily install this for you.

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