Considering Dedicated

williama · 03-23-2002, 07:06 PM

I'm considering a dedicated server package, probably the Windows 800 plan.

I am a windows developer and web designer, and I'm looking for a solution that will give me the most options. I mostly provide managed solutions for my clients, but would also like to resell some of the space.

I have a few questions, in no particular order:

What interface do I have to the server? Can I connect via Terminal Services and drive it fully?

Will I be able to create users, and adjust the access levels?

Can I install the .NET framework and ASP.NET?

Can I run Windows Services that listen on a network socket (eg, I have a chat application that has a Flash front-end which connects to a back-end server)?

What database options are available, and how much do they cost? (Access/SQL Server)

Can I host multiple domains?

Can I resell space on the server?

That's pretty much it for the moment. Any assistance that you can provide would be appreciated.

Regards,
Will

**NexDog** · 03-23-2002, 09:09 PM

Hey,

Be answering this in detail in 10 minutes.......

**NexDog** · 03-23-2002, 10:12 PM

Hi,

Here are some answers:

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What interface do I have to the server? Can I connect via Terminal Services and drive it fully?

Yes, the interface is Terminal Services. It looks eactly like Windows on a PC.

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Will I be able to create users, and adjust the access levels?

Yes, you have full access over the server.

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Can I install the .NET framework and ASP.NET?

You'd have to do it yourself, we don't officially support 3rd party software.

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Can I run Windows Services that listen on a network socket (eg, I have a chat application that has a Flash front-end which connects to a back-end server)?

It is thoroughly compatible but again it's your responsibility.

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What database options are available, and how much do they cost? (Access/SQL Server)

Access is free and you can install it your self. For SQL, see pricing below.

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Can I host multiple domains?

Can I resell space on the server?

Yes and yes. It's your server, do with it as you please.

Here's a quote:

Windows 2000
Processor 800 Mhz
Memory 256MB RAM
IP Address(es) 1 IP
Bandwidth 30GB (30GB incld.)
Port Monitoring Basic
Hard Drive 1 20GB EIDE
MS OS License Windows 2000 Dedicated/Unauthenticated (1 Proc)

$220 **Setup Fee, plus choose one:

$307 Monthly, or
$297 6 Month Contract, or
$284 6 Month Contract prepaid, or
$278 12 Month Contract, or
$271 12 Month Contract prepaid

DATABASES:

Additional monthly pricing for SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition:
$100 setup fee, plus:
5 CAL $60
10 CAL $120
20 CAL $240
1 CPU(unlimited CALs) $350

Let me know if you need anything else.

williama · 03-24-2002, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the quick response. That's all good food for thought. A couple of quick questions that I forgot earlier:

Does that include a mail server, or would that be extra?

Also, are backups included?

**NexDog** · 03-24-2002, 07:47 PM

Hi!

The machine comes with a mail server and a backup solution would be extra. A backup to disc weekly would cost and extra $50/mo.