I said try and learn, not have learnt;):p

Satan

I was having this debate with my current host. They're moving me to a new machine that'll be setup as a VPS with 30gb of space, 384mb of ram (???grr!) w/ Ensim, 85gb of transfer for $140 a month! That blows IMO.

Comparing to rackshack I could have a dedicated p4 with 80gb space, 512 of ram, 700gb transfer, w/ ensim for $150 a month.

Obviously my current host's argument was that rackshack bases their business on numbers. their servers are unmanaged, and their solution to everything is 'format and reload'.

The problem is I don't know linux well enough to get something from rackshack and know how to setup and run everything.. :( So I'm stuck paying the high prices.

RackShack Forums are a great help, and everyone there helps people in need...

I am sure you could find help, or someone who would set it up for a low cost:)

Satan

hmm well ive been with rs for a while now, weve had 2 attempts at hacking, one changed our ssh access pwords and rs didnt just format and re-install they went hunting thru the server and fixed the prob.

Ive got nothing but good things to say about them, and asde from a few teething probs at the start ive had nothing but uptime and great support from them :D

Although RS is unmanaged, their service is better than some managed hosts out there. Bear that in mind.

Absolutely;)

RS is the best out there;)

Satan

Add me to the list of dedicated P4 rackshack vB users :) I love it! Haven't had a problem since I got it!

Make sure you secure it properly. :)

Do the following:

1. Install a firewall - apf with dshield and antidos is best
2. Disable telnet
3. Use only ssh2
4. Use on sftp (not ftp)
5. Disable direct root login
6. Use a separate IP and port for ssh
7. Install and run chkrootkit daily
8. Update and run the latest kernel and patches

Do the above and you should have a safe box. :)