On 23 Sep 98, at 0:27, Jack Killpatrick wrote:
> 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.
A good sysadmin is essential. And he must be willing to share his
knowledge.
> ;-) 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.
But just the space won't be enough as I see it.
I am pretty good within a website and I can install most any programs
but
I am no sysadmin and I doubt anyone can manage websites and be a
sysadmin
and a network engineer and keep up-to-date in all areas.
I rarely see tech support mentioned in relation to co-location. I am
glad
to see that Minerva recognizes the need for this. Greenspun likes:
http://www.above.net/
But they do it on a case by case basis and that smacks of "how deep
are your pockets".
Peter
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