Dedicated Hosting - Need Feedback
 

I'm contemplating switching to this dedicated server, here is the package:

500 GB monthly transfer volume
Additional bandwidth $0.99/GB
Basic Features:
Server managed by 1&1
Server Side Includes (SSI)
50 FTP accounts
Domain Features:
200 Subdomains
No additional costs for domain transfers
Point unlimited external domains to 1&1 name servers
DNS Management
Domain Contact Management
E-mail Features:
1,000 POP3 e-mail accounts with 50 MB space each
20,000 e-mail aliases
1&1 WebMail
E-mail forwarding
Auto-responders
Catch-all e-mail addresses
Symantec Virus Scanner for 10 POP3 accounts
Marketing Tools:
25 1&1 Chat Channels
In2site Live Dialogue
1&1 WebStatistics
1&1 Newsletter Tool
Search Engine Tools
Site-Building Tools:
Create a 25-page site using WebsiteCreator
Software worth $600
1&1 WebElements
FrontPage 2002 Extensions
Cron Jobs via Shell
Advanced Developer Tools
PHP3 & PHP4
Ready-to-run CGI scripts
Free CGI programming
Database Features:
1&1 WebDatabase
100x MySQL databases (local)
Security Features:
SSH Secure Shell Access
Dedicated SSL Certificate (QuickSSL Premium)
SSL Secure Server
Continuously updated 1&1 firewall
Daily backup
Free security updates & system maintenance
Account Features:
1&1 Control Panel
Access to log files
Support:
90-Day Money Back Guarantee
99.9% uptime guarantee
Support:
Free 24/7 phone & e-mail support
Online FAQ

Now, my question is, how many users at once can access this server? For instance, can this server handle 200 co-current users at once? And that amount of bandwidth, is that a good amount for a huge board?

Personaly i would not go with 1&1 they seem to have alot of negitive feedback.

If its a dedicated server why are they limiting any of your options on a DEDICATED (YOUR OWN) server?

yeah if its dedicated you should have unlimited(aka unmetered) everything also you dont mention disk space.....

Well everything unmereted that is contained within the box (within the limits of the hardware). Bandwith is about the only thing you should have a limit on outside of a few things (IP's, any additional outside features they are providing you with, like floodgaurd (server matrix)).

With all honesty guys. I'm looking for a great host, that can handle atleast 200-300 members online, and great bandwidth. Great everything, including price.

If you want a greaet host, you need to be willing to part with abit of cash.

I would suggest looking at theplanet.com or servermatrix.com. SM is cheeper but its not fully managed. SM's prices might be abit more money but i am almost positive that their servers are better. IIRC the 1&1 servers are all under 2ghz.

Again, so I can get the best feedback. I'm planning to use this with 3 websites I am planning host off. They will be used for business purposes. Meaning, no down time and top notch speed. The fourth website will be my personal forums, and will take up 99% of everything on the server.

How much users can be on this server? :

http://theplanet.com/control/pro/p2800sl_details.html

Again, thank you for your feedback.

1&1 are terrible hosts. I would not reccomend them to anyone :)

Anyone else?

I looked at 1&1....ended up going to servermatrix. The servers are not managed (fully) but thanks to a few guides I got it up and running (which actually took very little), checked over and have found the support to be not lacking at any level.

I can't imagine what benefit I'd get from fully managed over the speedy responses and alike I have had so far.

Of course there are other hosts that have great reps.

We are using the SS24 and it's hardly even noticing our site is there.

Dns was the only major stumbling block, having only one machine...SM sorted on theres despite numerous alias and changes.

If properly tuned that site should be able to hold at least 200 concurrent connections.

That's crazy. I've seen sites with 1000 concurrent connections, how much do you think they pay for hosting a month?

Here are the server details I'm planning on going with.

Microprocessor Dual 2.8GHz Xeon Processors*

RAM 1GB RAM*, upgradeable to 4GB

Hard Drive 1 x 73GB SCSI HDD

IP Addresses 11*, upgradeable to 59

OS Choice of Redhat Enterprise 3.0*, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Debian, or FreeBSD

Bandwidth 2000GB*, upgradeable to 3000GB

Control Panel Available cPanel, Helm or Plesk

Web Analytics Available Urchin 5.0

Database Available MySQL, Shared or Dedicated Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Oracle 10G Standard Edition One

Firewall Available Cisco Pix 506e or 515e

Management Plan Gold*, Platinum or Titanium

More than sufficient I'd say.

Take a peak at www.seatcupra.net

I know they are also on a PIV 2.8 from SM, sorry we are on the 2.8 aswell, again it's not struggling with load...Ram being the key on vb3 over raw CPU.

One thing: unless you have your own DNS server, don't go with theplanet as they are blacklisted for SPAM: their shared servers are not monitored well enough for spammers...

blacklisted for spam? where, vBulletins servers are not black listed, neither are mine, servermatrix and theplanet are the same place, (vBulletins server sits a few rows away from mine)

ok my input now, I have a hosting company, not owned by me, but a good friend of mine, I help sale his hosting, so here it is, you can get a dedicated server with 540 gigs and unmetered bandwidth for $80 a month and $250 setup fee or $90 a month and $150 setup fee or $100 a month and $50 setup fee.

Here are the detailed specs:
Dell 400SC - 2.8GHz - 800MHz FSB HT
2x250 GB HDD
1x40 GB HDD
512 MB DDRam
15 IPs address

Basic details and this is one heck of a deal. I have hosting with him myself and he has great customer support, great up time, 99.9% uptime, and much much more.

If you wish to purchase this server, you can contact me: mythotical@malvaria.com

Thanks
Myth