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Dedicated compared to Semi Dedicated? · **Released**: 06-28-2006

Hi peeps

I am on a semi dedicated VDS server atm, Very simple to use although the control panel is a bit plain jane lol

What i would like to know is what difference would there but on a fully dedicated server?
I will be getting a Linux server
Are they easy to use?
What knowledge do i need to run 1
I take it i owuld be better off with a managed server?

Any advice would be appreciated

Can anyone advise on any thing with regards to this please?
What should i look for if i go for a fully dedicated server please?
i.e. software, hardware... or can anyone reccomend a semi dedicated server
that have no issues with vbshout lol

dan35 · #2 06-30-2006, 10:05 AM

You would be better off with a managed server, bashy!

Good luck!

bashy · #3 06-30-2006, 04:19 PM

Cheers Dan.. Do you have any reccomendations for any of yours?

dan35 · #4 06-30-2006, 06:34 PM

You would go with a server with cPanel or DirectAdmin control panel (it will install apache/php/mysql/exim .... for you). If your forum is not too big, a P4 or Athlon 64 will be fine.

Fastservermanagement provides cheap management services. We recommend the management services from fastservermanagement.com, acunettmanagement.com, or rack911.com

Good luck!

bashy · #5 06-30-2006, 08:56 PM

Cheers for your help Dan....I am stilly very much indecisive....
I feel its going to be well over my head....I dont really want to fork out X amount of pounds only to realise i cant work it

I really dont know what do now...Its a shame there arnt any plans on the net where i can test and play with a server to see whats what lol....

Will there be much difference from a semi to a full (managed) i mean work wise, What will i have to do if anything?

What software should i choose i am using linux atm but in the dropdown lists i see no end of different names such as freebsd and fedora, they mean nothing to me.....

Perhaps i should stick with a semi lol

dan35 · #6 06-30-2006, 11:18 PM

Check your pm, Bashy (about a free management service offer)!

Kind Regards,
BH

almukmin · #7 07-01-2006, 05:24 PM

I recommend iWeb, just moved over to them. I'm on the dedicated Dual Xeon 2GB Ram.

bashy · #8 07-01-2006, 07:42 PM

Cheers m8 but i just singed up with bobhosting.com
Looking forward to our venture Dan

Quote:

Originally Posted by almukmin

I recommend iWeb, just moved over to them. I'm on the dedicated Dual Xeon 2GB Ram.

Delphiprogrammi · #9 07-02-2006, 01:35 PM

hi people,

WHy are nearly all dedicated hosts have so "less" memory on there "payable" accounts.I mean all accounts between $99 - $150 you're gonna have to search hard for a host that allows at least 1024 mb memory and that's the bare minimum to run a decent webserver.I've considerd ev1servers.net but changed my mind after reading there rediculious "tos and aup"If your creditcard is declined for whatever reason they charge $1 extra.If you forgot to pay they charge $7.95 "to late" fee never seen any bullshit like that.Also most of the dedicated hosts have tons of stuff i don't need like managment i don't need it i work with linux systems for years i can do all of that myself however i do like having a "payed" support option where you can ask the host for help (payed)

zooki · #10 07-12-2006, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bashy

Cheers m8 but i just singed up with bobhosting.com
Looking forward to our venture Dan

how is it going now that you are with them?? i guess it is early days yet

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