Looking a VPS, (NOT asmallorange.com!)

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by FFMG, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I have a VPS at Asmallorange but it is no longer usable, they used to be great but now their service is shocking.
    The server keeps going down, I cannot access my control panel and the excuse/reasons I am given make me believe that they really don't care much for my business, (they don't actually give me a reason for the problems, they just tell me that it is ok now when it clearly is not fixed).

    I am guessing that they are loading the box with too many sites.

    So, What I need is

    • 10G minimum disk space.
    • cPanel to control my account.
    • I don't need a massive amount of bandwidth, (if I could access my account I would tell you).
    • I need to be able to expand the drive space every so often.
    • Good, support, (I don't expect them to fall over, but at least not to treat me like a technical moron).
    • Paypal would be great.
    • If they could copy my current 10Gb from ASO to the new server that would be great. So all I would need to do is copy the db and change the name servers.

    Do you guys know of a reliable service that would offer something like that?

    Thanks

    FFMG
     
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  2. st_jimi

    st_jimi Peon

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    #2
    hi there check out www.orangewebhosting.net and get 50% off with this coupon

    50%off

    we have lots of satisfied customers check the last link in our sig
     
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  3. unlim_hosting

    unlim_hosting Banned

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    #3
    Please check tb-hosting.com - options for US/UK servers also.
    Good luck,
    DAMnX.us
     
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  4. ishan

    ishan Prominent Member

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    #4
    We at LaceHost do not offer VPSes, but we have heard people having good experiences with vt16.com/net VPSes. You could contact Freddy on DigitalPoint forums, he owns vt16.
     
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  5. Kevin.Ross

    Kevin.Ross Active Member

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  6. FFMG

    FFMG Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Thanks all, I will look at the various plans.

    Do any of you offer to copy the data directly from my current VPS to the new one?

    FFMG
     
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  7. FFMG

    FFMG Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Sorry, I am a bit curious, why do you have the word 'orange' in your name?
    Are you affiliated to ASO?

    FFMG
     
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  8. Meth_

    Meth_ Well-Known Member

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    #8
    I personally use www.creativevps.com and I'm sorta happy
    my servers been down a few times the 4 months I've been with them, and the support has been a little slow, but that's understandable since I've always emailed them when it's been around 4am there tim


    but overall I'm happy with them

    they are always improving, and all of my sites have been fast (and I have a few "big" proxies on the VPS's)
     
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  9. IwhiC

    IwhiC Peon

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    #9
    contact Cameron here on the forum he is always offering great deals on servers and vps

    Con
     
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  10. Meth_

    Meth_ Well-Known Member

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    #10
    oh, I also used to use www.powervps.com
    great servers, great support, great people!
    it's a little pricey (imo)
    but its worth it
     
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  11. FFMG

    FFMG Well-Known Member

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    #11
    ouch, they are a bit pricey.
    They are a pricers than asmallorange, but they offer double the drive space.

    FFMG
     
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    #12
    ya know. ASO changed their password policy recently to disallow dictionary words in your cpanel password ... without telling their customers.

    Then, regular FTP stopped working the other day ... only SFTP.

    Is ASO turning into 1and1?

    (Hope not - sh!t would have to get really bad to suck as much as 1and1.)
     
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    xpsave Peon

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    #13
    Variable disk space would be difficult to accommodate since VPS are usually pre-configured (at least ours are). Of course you can always upgrade, although upgrades might include other resources which you don't need. In addition, cpanel costs and uses quite a bit of resources. We offer lxadmin for a very low price. In any case, if you need 10GB disk then this is the plan that suits you:

    10 GB disk
    384 MB RAM
    300 GB bandwidth
    IPs: 3
    price: $30 / month


    If you want higher specs then this might suit you:
    15GB Disk
    512 MB RAM
    400 GB b/w
    control panel
    IPs: 4
    price: $40 / month

    setup $2.99
    lxadmin control panel: $2 (one time fee)
    24/7 very responsive email support
    Paypal accepted

    Let me know if you are interested

    Thanks
     
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  14. FFMG

    FFMG Well-Known Member

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    #14
    No, that's not it, it just times out.
    There is so much load on the server that I cannot even get into my cPanel.

    When I ask them what is going on they either tell me that there was a problem with another account or they try to blame me, (well they suggest that it must be my fault without telling me what could be wrong).
    They don't offer any solutions, excuse or ways of solving the problem.

    It's funny, but I left 1and1 because ASO looked more flexible, (they allow .htacess, more than one database, cPanel), but in the end it's their attitude that is shocking.
    I still have one site with 1and1, and it has not been down for 3 years now, not once!, with ASO i have to restart my VPS daily, (but because the problem is on their side it does not really help).

    To them, there is nothing wrong with a site been down for 8 hours at a time.
    They don't care, they are not sorry, it's none of their business.

    FFMG
     
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  15. maiahost

    maiahost Guest

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    #15
    Try Servint or JaguarPC ?
     
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    eukhost Banned

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    #16
    Hello FFMG,

    We will be able to meet all your requirements on our VPS Hosting. All VPSs are fully managed and we offer 24x7 technical support via email, live chat and phone with all our plans. We accept payments via Paypal. We will also assist you with the data migration to our server once your account is setup with us.

    Please feel free to PM me or contact us via 24x7 Live Chat on our website if you need any further information.
     
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  17. FFMG

    FFMG Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Hi,

    Are all your servers in Europe, (I only want EU/UK or US).
    And when you say "Uptime Guarantee" xxx%, how is it monitored and what does the Guarantee give me? a month free? a day free?

    FFMG
     
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    #18
    We can do data migration for you. It might takes sometimes, but it's doable. However, can you open to DirectAdmin? Or just cPanel? DA is using much less memory than cPanel, so you can save memory for your sites, not for control panel itself
     
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    #19
    I have VPN's available, what setup would you need, and what budget. John
     
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    VN-Ken Active Member

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    #20
    Virpus.com has a special going on right now. For your requirements, you can get a VDS with cPanel or DirectAdmin for only $24.99/mo for life. It is fully managed with 24/7 support with an average response time of less than 30 minutes. All VDS's are powered by Virtuozzo Technology

    I would also like to encourage you to checkout getavps.com where you can build your own custom VDS.
     
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