Peter Schoenster wrote:
> On 22 Sep 98, at 22:34, Urb LeJeune wrote:
>
> about iserver.com
>
> > I'm about to open an account there. In actuality, they are low-cost
> if you
> > have quite a few low disk space accounts. For $100/month you
> get 100 megs
> > and can add extra domains for no additional cost.
>
> minvera looks good but the control (as Jack would know as he has
> both) is definitely with iserver.
>
> You can subnet (?) a domain on your virtual server (they have
> recently placed a limit on that). You can even then assign email
> aliases for those domains. That is amazing, imho, as I know of ISP's
> who cannot even give unique email addresses to domains with IP
> numbers.
So you know, Minerva runs email for their virtual servers on another
dedicated mailserver. You can admin your mail accounts via a web interface
that they developed, but not via telnet. :( The mail capabilities at
iServer are definitely one of the reasons why I choose to stay at iServer
for some domains.
> But I am looking for co-location. iserver says they are going to
> allow mod_perl but I don't see it happening. And I would like to be
> able to install whatever programs I want and this really isn't fully
> possible at iserver (but I think it is as close as you get).
If you're looking at colocating, you may want to check Minerva, too. I have
been talking about a colocated server with them for a big project I have
coming up. Their prices seem reasonable when compared to others, and, as I
mentioned before, their sysadmin is very sharp. They offer shelf
space/connectivity + machine rental/lease/you supply + 5 hours tech support
per month. If you can't find colocation details on their site, send an
inquiry to their sales dept.
> Someone mentioned interland.com and I looked at them. Gee, they seem
> to be offerring exactly what I want. Tech support and a connecton to
> a lan connected to the net. I see, in my crystal ball, a lot less of
> this virtual hosting. I see companies getting their own computers
> connected to the net so they can run whatever they want.
>
> What do you all think? Am I hallucinating?
You're trippin' hard, Peter. Nonetheless, I think you're probably right. ;-)
As sites become more like web apps the need for something beyond the
capabilities of a "virtual server" increases. For me, colocation makes sense
for the project I'm headed into...I won't have to worry about keeping the
machine up and running and connected 24x7, and won't have to hire someone to
do it. I'll bet IPP's start adding serious rack space for colocated servers
over the next few years.
Jack
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