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how to manage VPS

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by saabji, Apr 6, 2009.

  1. #1
    hello guys
    i have searched a lot of VPS..
    i am very new to VPS, as i was using shared hosting before.
    i hav chated with lots of vps providers, they said i have to manage vps.. as mostly they are self managed.. .
    how is that..
    i mean how to manage... .
    anybody...
     
    saabji, Apr 6, 2009 IP
  2. norbert

    norbert Guest

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    If you want to run a business with it or anything that is related to professional services, I would recommend to hire an admin. You can't just learn in a few weeks how to operate a server, if it's vps or dedicated, doesn't matter, honestly. It 's just too much to know and to consider and to do.
    If you really want to do it yourself, start by reading some good book before you bring your machine online.
     
    norbert, Apr 7, 2009 IP
  3. iBoot

    iBoot Well-Known Member

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    if it is cPanel based VPS then our team will take care of it for additional cost
     
    iBoot, Apr 7, 2009 IP
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    MayurGondaliya Well-Known Member

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    You should hire a server administrator. go for total server solutions for managing your server. They are the best and cheap.
     
    MayurGondaliya, Apr 7, 2009 IP
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    Camay123 Well-Known Member

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    Many provier will offer manage service including in their price. http://www.wiredtree.com is a good complete manage vps provider with ticket response always below the 15 minutes. Wiredtree hosting is boring as the server always works and you dont have to do any technical stuff.
     
    Camay123, Apr 7, 2009 IP
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    I have my web sites hosted at Wiredtree. I've had no problems with there managed services in the past.
     
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    Camay123 Well-Known Member

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    Yes me too, thats why I say boring hosting. Their managed service is top notch, and if you want actions/problems with your server so you can fiddle around, wiredtree will not meet your expectation. They simply just work and their managed support is very good.
     
    Camay123, Apr 7, 2009 IP
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    Kaoz Peon

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  9. Minh Phúc

    Minh Phúc Peon

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    Unmanaged VPS helps you save money, i think. My VPS is unmanaged and I see I can manage it in the simplest ways.
    See my post about managing unmanaged VPS: http://webmasters.gspvn.org/virtual-private-servers/how-to-manage-unmanaged-vps/
     
    Minh Phúc, May 8, 2009 IP
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    Blogspotter Notable Member

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    Read, try, read again, try.. It is too much of a headache if you have manage it yourself.. Basic Server Admin is a very easy job... It will save you a lot to headache to do it yourself...
     
    Blogspotter, May 8, 2009 IP
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    If you have little to no experience with Linux, you probably should start learning Linux before you think about a Unmanaged VPS. There are several managed VPS offers as well as being able to hire an administrator for your server. Obviously this depends on your budget for hosting.
     
    starfall87, May 10, 2009 IP
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    I would greatly recommend you get a managed VPS to play around with at first, because going directly to unmanaged will give you some sort of problem that you'll have no idea how to fix (personal experience) + managed VPS's cost only about $10 more than unmanaged, so it's definitely worth it. Managed VPS include software installation by your company, all you have to do is ask (this will save you a LOT of time) and troubleshooting when a problem comes up ;)
    I have dedicated servers with futurehosting, there management is great! I would also recommend wiredtree, they are wonderful with VPSs.
    To manage your own server you will need some experience, so take a computer your not using, put linux and try setting up your own server at home, this is a great way to learn.
    Good luck on making your choice!
     
    bratosab, May 10, 2009 IP
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    We can manage our VPS's for only €10.00/month, that is no problem. And if you don't need the managed service anymore, you can cancel the management service and continue with your VPS.

    You can also order the management service with your VPS and manage it by yourself and if you don't know how something has to be done, you can ask us to do it. Or if something went wrong, you can restore a backup of your VPS (you have to make this by yourself in our control panel, only a few clicks and your VPS is backupped).
     
    servicedb, May 10, 2009 IP
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    For managed VPS, try WiredTree

    They offer fully managed service with Cpanel, service is pretty good.
     
    gary4gar, May 12, 2009 IP