Buying A Web Server

[lingyai]

Has anyone purchased a server in Thailand?

co-location hosting is around 2500-3500 (1u) and renting a dedicated server is 10,000 so it seems worth it to buy one.

People have suggestions where to buy them both new and used?

[Cyberstar]

If the webserver is just for hosting your own site, any average home computer and network components will do. The rest is a matter of software and a fast, stable internet connection. I'd recommend Linux - all the software you need is there for free.

Where are you located? If in Chiang Mai and you want to hire someone to set up your server - PM me.

[A_Traveller]

Remember that you will need an internet connexion package which guarantees a static IP address for your server.

Regards

[cdnvic]

You can get cheaper dedicated servers then that. Or is it a must that you host in Thailand?

[jeffrosner]

Esmith server - http://www.contribs.org

You don't need a static IP - couple it with http://www.dnsmadeeasy.com you have a great hosting solution anywhere in the world.

[monty]

Hosting on your own servers is generally not a good idea because of the iffy internet connections over here.

Part of the price when renting hosting is in the fact they are on a much more stable internet backbone, with all necessary back up systems in place, both power and access!

[lingyai]

Thanks for the replies so far. I should have stated yes it needs to be hosted here in Thailand. Prices outside Thailand are cheaper I know

I would have the server in the CAT building where a lot of servers are located (paying a company co-location fees).

Any thoughts on where to buy a server? Has anybody bought a server or a computer from Dell while in Thailand?

[cdnvic]

You'll get better suggestions if you tell us what kind of site(s) you will be hosting and what kind of traffic you expect. The recommendations can vary alot depending on the intended use.

[sniffdog]

Other issues are managed vs non-managed.

Managing a server is not 'simply' done ....

[mouse]

Here is the information you will need to get a response on your question. No, I do not get anything and I just placed an order through her for other stuff.

Pannee Wanichwattanavorachai (Ann)

Account Manager

Dell Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Bangkok Line: 0-2670-7200 Ext. 2650

Bangkok Fax : 0-2670-0029-30

Direct Fax : 007-604-633-9650

Toll Free : 1800-006-006 Ext. 2650

E-mail : [email protected]

Website : www.dell.co.th

[lingyai]

You'll get better suggestions if you tell us what kind of site(s) you will be hosting and what kind of traffic you expect. The recommendations can vary alot depending on the intended use.

The server It would have to be capable of handling 500+ hits a day and a site with some scripts.

[cdnvic]

You'll get better suggestions if you tell us what kind of site(s) you will be hosting and what kind of traffic you expect. The recommendations can vary alot depending on the intended use.

The server It would have to be capable of handling 500+ hits a day and a site with some scripts.

You don't need much power for that. Celeron/Sempron with 512mb ram.

[Crushdepth]

You don't need a dedicated server for that kind of traffic, so you might be better off just renting some disk space off a commercial host for a few bucks a month.

Unless you have some unusual software requirements?

[jeffrosner]

Other issues are managed vs non-managed.

Managing a server is not 'simply' done ....

Yes it is and it is done every day.

http://www.contribs.org

Managing this server is too easy.

[h90]

You'll get better suggestions if you tell us what kind of site(s) you will be hosting and what kind of traffic you expect. The recommendations can vary alot depending on the intended use.

The server It would have to be capable of handling 500+ hits a day and a site with some scripts.

You don't need much power for that. Celeron/Sempron with 512mb ram.

I think the good internet connection is the more important point.....

[cdnvic]

You'll get better suggestions if you tell us what kind of site(s) you will be hosting and what kind of traffic you expect. The recommendations can vary alot depending on the intended use.

The server It would have to be capable of handling 500+ hits a day and a site with some scripts.

You don't need much power for that. Celeron/Sempron with 512mb ram.

I think the good internet connection is the more important point.....

But that has nothing to do with choosing your server hardware.