Dedicated Server - tanTALK

jonjonhbt · 06-20-2006, 01:15 PM

Hey everyone!

The company I work for has 9 stores. We are currently on Helios and communicate on a server we house in our main office. We are getting ready to convert to sunlync however, we are also looking to purchase a hosted dedicated server to support many new franchisee stores. I have checked out rackspace.com and aplus.net, however both sound rediculous at prices around $400 a month or more.

Also, with this being our first time purchasing a dedicated server, I wonder what specs we should get - as far as processor speed (3.0 Ghz im guessing would be sufficent), Harddrive (Sunlync suggests 80Gb raid 5 configuration), monthly transfer rate (aplus.net provides 1500Gb per month), and also Windows Server 2003? (Aplus adds a monthly OS upgrade $74 to setup and $25 fee for the windows 2003!)

All advice would be greatly appreciated!

eileen · 06-20-2006, 02:36 PM

Did you check out
http://www.gate.com/dedicated/windows_dedicated.htm
I could probably get you an email of somebody that could tell you a few places to look.

ellas14 · 06-20-2006, 02:42 PM

Call a computer network company to help you out.

KnxTan · 06-20-2006, 02:56 PM

People with that kind of expertise wouldn't be on tanTALK wondering when busy season is.

jonjonhbt · 06-20-2006, 10:52 PM

Thanks Elieen! I appreciate the link!

Knxtan, I was hoping someone here uses a dedicated server that they are happy with and could refer me to their vendor. Our frequency of tanners are slowing down significantly, which would make this a great time to convert and prepare for next year. Thanks for your advice I guess. :sarcasm:

Neon Beach · 06-21-2006, 07:00 AM

9 stores in Ohio eh? Hmmmmmmm?

sunsally · 06-21-2006, 07:27 AM

You're kidding, right??

ChristineE · 06-21-2006, 07:44 AM

Interesting.....

I KNOW IT ALL · 06-21-2006, 09:37 AM

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ChristineE · 06-21-2006, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the info :sarcasm:

06-20-2006, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonjonhbt Join Date: Jun 20 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Dedicated Server Hey everyone! The company I work for has 9 stores. We are currently on Helios and communicate on a server we house in our main office. We are getting ready to convert to sunlync however, we are also looking to purchase a hosted dedicated server to support many new franchisee stores. I have checked out rackspace.com and aplus.net, however both sound rediculous at prices around $400 a month or more. Also, with this being our first time purchasing a dedicated server, I wonder what specs we should get - as far as processor speed (3.0 Ghz im guessing would be sufficent), Harddrive (Sunlync suggests 80Gb raid 5 configuration), monthly transfer rate (aplus.net provides 1500Gb per month), and also Windows Server 2003? (Aplus adds a monthly OS upgrade $74 to setup and $25 fee for the windows 2003!) All advice would be greatly appreciated!

06-20-2006, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
eileen Join Date: Feb 10 2005 Posts: 8,304 Rep Power: 35	Re: Dedicated Server Did you check out http://www.gate.com/dedicated/windows_dedicated.htm I could probably get you an email of somebody that could tell you a few places to look.

06-20-2006, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
ellas14 Join Date: Aug 16 2001 Location: midwest Age: 51 Posts: 288 Rep Power: 23	Re: Dedicated Server Call a computer network company to help you out.

06-20-2006, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
KnxTan I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 8 2004 Posts: 896 Rep Power: 24	Re: Dedicated Server People with that kind of expertise wouldn't be on tanTALK wondering when busy season is. __________________ A liberal is someone who is so open minded, their brain has fallen out. “Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.”

06-20-2006, 10:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
jonjonhbt Join Date: Jun 20 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Dedicated Server Thanks Elieen! I appreciate the link! Knxtan, I was hoping someone here uses a dedicated server that they are happy with and could refer me to their vendor. Our frequency of tanners are slowing down significantly, which would make this a great time to convert and prepare for next year. Thanks for your advice I guess. :sarcasm:

06-21-2006, 07:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: Dedicated Server 9 stores in Ohio eh? Hmmmmmmm? __________________ www.talktimmins.com -- http://www.drjawnswebworx.com/

06-21-2006, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	Re: Dedicated Server You're kidding, right??

06-21-2006, 07:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
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06-21-2006, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
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06-21-2006, 10:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
ChristineE OFFICIAL BFF MEMBER Join Date: Jan 7 2005 Location: BFF Headquarters Age: 51 Posts: 1,540 Rep Power: 113	Re: Dedicated Server Thanks for the info :sarcasm: __________________ No longer a ban virgin. I feel so dirty.

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