Advice needed.

[abcde]

I'm thinking of getting a dedicated server, and i need someone please let me know what i should do, how do i know which is good and wich is not so good. How to check if that server is fast or not.
What do i need, ... a must have from a dedicated server.

Thanks!

 

[slipondajimmy]

Well first things first. Do you really need it ?

Are you comfortable Using SSH and know linux/unix commands?

do you want managed or unmanaged server?

What is your price range and what are you looking for?

I personally use www.layeredtech.com and have had great service. It is Self managed but the prices are good .

 

[will7]

Since you sound quite new (no offence), I'd recommend going with a Managed server. I have heard good things about www.allmanaged.com (but also some not so good things).

www.layeredtech.com are, apparently, brilliant, but all their servers are unmanaged which would mean you hiring support staff.

 

[domain4u]

Most server providers now offer managed plans!
So i suggest (if you have the money!) to go with the planet, or server matrix who resell quite a few plant servers

Look for good fast support. Don't settle with providers with no phone support 24/7 ! Just incase.

Don't settle for hosts that charge you FAR too much! in most cases spending 1-2 hours on the net or on webhostingtalk.com can save you alot of money in the long term.

Look for the cpu speed, the providers Nerwork! Providers feedback in general in the net. Ram, hard disk space in general is not too improtant since most new servers offer about 120 gb space and they make a big deal of it to push up the price. In general most don't use even 50 gb hard disk space!

Best of luck.

 

[Veolus]

www.managed.com if your looking for cheap servers :tu: