Awesome virtual server hosting
For a while now, I’ve run a small virtual server business, hosted on a couple of servers that I own in a local Sacramento datacenter.
Currently, I’m looking for a few additional customers. I don’t actively recruit, however looking to fill some extra capacity I have.
Some information:
- Windows Server 2008 or any linux distro available.
- Virtualization with XenServer 5.
- Low load servers, not oversold or overcommitted.
- Top quality bandwidth. I don’t like crappy connectivity. Currently get bandwidth through XO and Verizon, soon moving to a new datacenter with Level3 and XO.
- Hardware firewall and hosted anti-spam solution.
- Shared SQL Server 2005 (soon to be moved to 2008) server
- Manage your sites with DotNetPanel, email with SmarterMail
- All servers are Dell PowerEdge 1950s, 2x quad core processors, 8-16gb RAM (upgrading all to 16gb soon)
Some other important points:
- Your virtual server is your own responsibility. You break IIS, you fix it!
- No set limits for number of domains/email accounts, but be reasonable.
I usually cater to a more technical crowd. Developers can appreciate the quality, understand they get what they pay for, and are pretty much self-managing. My current users really don’t come to me for that much.
Plans are either:
- 512mb RAM
- 20gb space
- 150gb bandwidth
- $50/month for Linux, $70/month for Windows
Or,
- 1024mb RAM
- 40gb space
- 300gb bandwidth
- $100/month for Linux, $120/month for Windows
Space is limited, as I only have a couple servers. I’m not buying any additional ones, so not going beyond my current capabilities. Once the space fills up, it is done.
Hosting with me is not right for everyone. If you need a lot of support, then it may be better to look elsewhere. I don’t run this as a full-on business where I cater to all the customers needs. That said, if you know what you’re doing, want a quality virtual server on quality hardware and connectivity, then I’m just what you’re looking for.
If you’re interested, please contact me directly.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Ken, his servers, and his hosting. Nearly two years ago I went from hosting one or two domains on shared hosting from the normal run-of-the-mill hosting providers to having my own virtual server hosted with Ken. I will never go back. You can’t beat the price for the quality, quantity, and service. Ken runs a very friendly but professional service. You’ll be treated as a friend, not as "just another pain in the ass user".
If you are used to setting up your own sites in IIS, deploying your code, setting up dns records (via a control panel), etc. then this type of hosting is right for you.
You know what I think the best part is? If I get an idea for a cool domain name, a new site, or a mini application I don’t have to worry about where I’ll host it. I just jump on to the server with remote desktop and add the site in IIS. Done. I think back on all the times I let some "great" idea slide by because I didn’t have anywhere to host a site and didn’t want to pay $100/year to host it with a hosting company.
Other benefits: It’s my server – I can do anything I want! If I need to setup a custom windows service that I built to do XYZ, I don’t have to email a hosting company’s support staff and beg – I just install it. If I want to keep IIS running on port 80 but install and setup Tomcat to run on 8080. Done. I can just do it. If I need to install other special software or anything – I just do it.
If you’re thinking about doing this and want to ask some questions, get some details, get a recommendation and find out all the gory details (good and bad), you’re more than welcome to contact me.
Anonymous
6 Feb 09 at 8:38pm