Web Hosting Talk : Web Hosting Main Forums : Dedicated Server : version 12

[allending]

Anyone have any experiences with version 12?
They look interesting , and im looking for a dedicated server.
The thing is , it doesnt seem to come with any admin software , so how hard will it be for a new admin to take care of one of their servers?

[JTY]

The owner is a regular to the forum, and he seems like a very smart guy. I don't think you should have any trouble with them.

[dektong]

the owner, allan, has been very helpful to me, although I am not hist customer/client. He ansered some of my questions promptly. Very nice guy...

cheers,

[allending]

Allright, thats great.
It says on the version 12 site that it costs $50 per hour to install patches. I seriously wouldnt want to pay that , so id do it myself.
But how am i going to know what security patches i have to install? Is there any site that gives some constant information or tutorials on keeping a server up to date?
Also, im on a 56k - does this mean that ill have to download updates and then upload them tomy server? that wouldnt be nice

Lastly , anyone have any experience with version 12 that can tell me how much they charge to restore a server if it gets hacked or virus attacked???

Sorry for all the questions - it says newbie below my name

[DHWWnet]

I'd have to agree with the rest, UUallan is a smart guy. He also answered the questions i was asking about routing and stuff

What server are you planning on getting ?

updating the server software is basic, you should be able to do it by yourself OR you can buy UUallan some beer and he'll do it for free

[kunal]

UUallan is a big fat loser.. he sucks!! a lame spammer...

kidding

he is a great guy.. a great help around here... you should be safe with him

[Chicken]

Originally posted by allending
The thing is , it doesnt seem to come with any admin software , so how hard will it be for a new admin to take care of one of their servers?

Allan is great, *but* if you don't have any experience running a dedicated server, it might not be the best option for you at this time. I know, how can you get experience? Well, you could set up a test box at home, read some of the tutuorials/books out there, at least get a general understanding of things. I'm not sure how much you know, or what areas you might be lacking in, but I get the feeling you aren't entirely comfortable with this.