Can anyone recommend a dedicated host ?

Dark_Angel · 15 Apr 2008 at 17:59

At work we need a dedicated web host, with windows server 2003. It needs to have the ability for us to remotely install applications - remote desktop kind of thing.

The overall use will be for online training courses that we provide, and thus the ability to have full server control is paramount.

We probably won't use much bandwidth (maybe a 100GB a month for now) and storage space isn't really a major factor, anything of around 80GB is fine. Anyone know of a few good companies for me to take a peek at ?

Rainmaker · 15 Apr 2008 at 18:21

I use Sigma for my hosting and they're awesome. Check them out HERE, tell them Rainmaker sent you.

nyzrox · 15 Apr 2008 at 18:32

Rainmaker said:
I use Sigma for my hosting and they're awesome. Check them out HERE, tell them Rainmaker sent you.

hmm looks good do you know if it comes with cpanel or whm ?

Rainmaker · 15 Apr 2008 at 18:41

They used VHCS but are moving to a fork (which is much better) in the next day or two.

Dark_Angel · 15 Apr 2008 at 18:44

With sigma, it doesn't mention that you can use remote desktop ?

I actually need to INSTALL stuff remotely, as in literally FTP .exe files over to the server and then set them up. Do they support this ?

Rainmaker · 15 Apr 2008 at 18:47

I'm 99% sure they do. I was asking about setting up some stuff on my own space (I have shared hosting with them but know one of the guys who works there) and he said to get a dedi server then I can do what I want lol

He's off playing NFS at the min but I'll ask him once I get hold of him.

FrenchTart · 15 Apr 2008 at 19:54

Dark_Angel said:
At work we need a dedicated web host, with windows server 2003. It needs to have the ability for us to remotely install applications - remote desktop kind of thing.

The overall use will be for online training courses that we provide, and thus the ability to have full server control is paramount.

We probably won't use much bandwidth (maybe a 100GB a month for now) and storage space isn't really a major factor, anything of around 80GB is fine. Anyone know of a few good companies for me to take a peek at ?

Does it *have* to be windows? iDaq do a good deal via the bay for linux dedis.

Dark_Angel · 15 Apr 2008 at 20:09

Yeah it does

the program is developed for the windows enviroment, and won't work any other way really

#Chri5# · 15 Apr 2008 at 20:36

Speak to the guys at Titan. We've got 3 servers co-lo'd with them and support is 1st class.

quackers · 15 Apr 2008 at 22:08

Have a look at melbourne, we have two with them. KVM switches and total control over the server, no iffy control panels

killsta · 16 Apr 2008 at 12:45

If you want a quality provider, then look at Register1.net.
They are the same people Overclockers use for their store and these forums, can you get a better endorsement?

Also, have a look at http://OcHostReview.co.uk.