Dedicated managed hosting for large forums

[xiaNaix]

I currently run two large forums dedicated to console hacking and homebrew (no warez). We are currently on an un-managed Linux server that none of us know how to work. We are looking to move to a managed dedicated server but I am having trouble finding a reliable company. We were previously with webhosting.cx (SH), which was great, but they did not provide us with enough bandwith. Someone recommended Ion-Web and we ordered a server with them but they never got back with us. Offshore servers might be nice as well. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

 

[XeHSean]

What sort of budget do you have and how much bandwidth are you looking for?

 

[squatter]

You can get a managed dedicated deal from exmasters.com, they start from 69 eus and you can choose between USA and Europe-based datacenter.
http://www.exmasters.com/dedicated/dedicated-metered/

 

[weblord]

you may want to try softlayer.com for your hosting needs.

 

[~ServerPoint~]

Can you please explain in more regards what exactly have you been looking to have hosted there?

 

[xiaNaix]

My sites are wiinewz.com and psx-scene.com

Our forums run on vBulletin and are dedicated to the PlayStation 2 & 3 and Nintendo Wii homebrew hacking scenes. Our PlayStation site has been online for six years. We have around 50,000 members. Traffic is pretty high but I'm not sure how much bandwith we need because, since the server is down, I can't check our recent usage.

Exmasters looks pretty good. I'll look into them further. Any other suggestions?

 

[antic]

I'd recommend you managed dedis from AYKsolutions.com. They provide them a lot *Nix\Win based. Price range is flexible depending on the dedi you choose.

 

[kceleb9]

What are your bandwidth needs? Can you quantify in GB per month ? Or peak needs?

Also how much horsepower on the server?

I use RIMU Hosting and they are excellent - if you go with them please PM me and i'll give you details to pop them a referral. cheers.

 

[ennui]

I'd recommend you managed dedis from AYKsolutions.com. They provide them a lot *Nix\Win based. Price range is flexible depending on the dedi you choose.

AYKsolutions.com might be a good option as well, as they offer both metered and unmetered dedicated solutions.

 

[Waiter]

Have a look at the downtownhost.com. The friend of mine jave been using their shared web hosting. And I have to say that he looks happy for the last 3 years being with them.

 

[Ultimatum]

AYKsolutions.com - great choice. I have heard quite alot about their dedicated servers. But I would recommend their managed dedicated servers.
Next
Serverpoint.com - just choice right server from their dedicated offers (they run offers optimized for diffferent needs - more then 5 bookmarks on the dedicated server page).
I think that it worth to stop on these ones among the suggested ones in the thread

 

[fcolor]

I don't think that many web hosts would be happy to host forums that aim to provide hacks for popular gaming trademarks. You'd better go to host in countries that do not work hard to protect copyright. Otherwise you might have some troubles with the law.

... the best you can do is to change the business... sorry for saying that.

 

[ennui]

I suppose you might be interested in solutions provided by Ahosting.biz. They have both managed and unmanaged servers, for affordable pricing. The downtime is extremely rare event, however the customer support is of high rate. Take a look, I think its worth.

 

[loran76]

You can get a managed dedicated deal from exmasters.com, they start from 69 eus and you can choose between USA and Europe-based datacenter.
http://www.exmasters.com/dedicated/dedicated-metered/

As I understand Exmasters.com is good for adult hosting, I didn't know that they can be used for other kinds of hosting.
Do they provide any discounts?

 

[dbkooper]

You could try theplanet and softlayer managed dedicated servers. Ive used both datacenters...dont have any complaints

 

[iHubNet-Matt]

You should make sure if the host has got any sort of limitations to the software application you are going to run on your account.

 

[ZannuZZi]

Managed dedis ArteryPlanet.Net offers on appealing conditions.
This include kernel updates, OS updates, control panels updates, security updates, etc.

 

[~ServerPoint~]

Matt is right here.
I think that it must be clarified before siigning up with any web hosting provider actually.

 

[garpiya]

Fully managed dedis A2hosting.com provides. All servers come with redundant hard drives (RAID-1) and remote management consoles to ensure the highest uptimes. Low prices is one more pleasant feature to stick to them.

 

[Hycari]

Have a look at the downtownhost.com. The friend of mine jave been using their shared web hosting. And I have to say that he looks happy for the last 3 years being with them.

I think the OP is way outside the realm of Shared hosting. I think he's pretty firmly planted in the dedicated market. Downtownhost is a good host though.