Don't build SSD in RAID5
I think it's been talked about here by some providers. So don't do it! RAID5 = writing to all the SSD multiple times per write and kills it. Doesn't help. Hurts performance. Hurst reliability. Full...
View ArticleBest Domain Name Registrars
Any recommendation on which domain registrars that are cost effective (cheapest) and reliable (no issue on transferring out the domain one day in future if needed) ? Currently I am with namecheap.com...
View Articleany suggestion of Asia/tokyo japan/india or cheap asia VPS? rather than vultr?
Please help me thank you and for those providers please comment with ip test or looking glass into your hosting thank you
View ArticleWhois Query API/Provider, anyone know any services that provide whois querying?
Hey Guys, Im looking for a provider that has an API that i can use to query Whois details for domains, parsed or unparsed. I probably need a large monthly allowance. Implemented my own, but not really...
View Article1TB Backup Storage from mail.ru (anyone used?)
Hello, I found that mail.ru is offering 1TB of cloud file storage. Have anyone used this before? The URL is: https://cloud.mail.ru/promo/ It looks like you need to download and install their...
View ArticleLooking for a Budget Self Managed Dedicated with Plesk 12 for Hosting
Hello my budget 100$ a month for a dedicated server located in North America for our hosting business, specs I'm looking for are: CPU (any) at least 4 GB RAM ECC, 2 hard drives Raid 1 (soft raid its...
View ArticleVps load time issues???
Hey, just oder few vps on vps provider via lowendtalk offer few months ago. i just want ask basic vps info about load time, ram usage and cpu. VPS Spec (OpenVZ) CPU model : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E3-1240...
View ArticleOne domain - multiple DNS providers = DNS redundancy, right?
Hello fellow LET members, I have a simple question that I want to hear your answers for in order to validate my own thoughts regarding it. I have a domain "mydomain.com" and multiple DNS providers...
View ArticleAnyone have experience setting up an email provider platform?
Hello, I'm interested in providing some email hosting, but would like to consult with someone (either free or paid) before even attempting this project. If anyone has experience with setting up an...
View ArticleFriday 13th
According to Wikipedia, Friday 13th is a Black Friday, with a western superstition for lots of bad luck into it. I am curious if some provider will dare to create offers in this specific day, tomorrow...
View ArticleDoes anyone want to sell Bitcoin/Primecoin?
I'll take 2 BTC or equal XMP. Payment via Paypal. PM me your price.
View ArticleCDP.me - Open Source Linux Server Backups
Hey guys, I've been hearing and experiencing some RAID failures / unexpected data losses from various VPS providers recently. Although I had my backups I'm sure many others on the same nodes didn't. As...
View ArticleIPv4 Addresses For Lease - US ARIN IPs,
I have a query can have its own block of ip addresses, on request of ARIN and these servers can use that one holds in colocation (datacenter) Link :
View ArticleWhat do you think when a provider insists on trying to sell annual plan?
I have my opinion. It is good to the provider to have a client for long time. It can be good to the client as he/she will pay less in long run. But when you can not START a service if you do not pay an...
View ArticleThe new 'Macbook'
Well Hello, It appears that Apple are stopping the pro/air and make a single 'macbook' http://www.apple.com/macbook/ In my eyes I think they've taken the wrong direction with this and it's looking like...
View ArticleID verification with unknown provider ok?
Hi guys, I've wanted to order a server with ikoula last week. Now they are asking for ID verification. I looked up the business and appearantly they have been in business since 1998. Still, I'm not too...
View ArticleWindows 2012 R2 with integrated virtio drivers?
I need to install Windows 2012 R2 on couple of my VMs & was wondering if someone has an ISO with integrated virtio drivers? thanks
View Articleare there anybody using wholesaleinternet?
I see this plan from them Dual Xeon 5420 2.5Ghz 16GB RAM 4x 1TB SATA Hard Drives 100Mbit Unmetered (or 20 TB on 1Gbps Port) 5 Usable IPv4 IP Address 1-2 Business Day Setup $49 per month - $0 Setup Link...
View ArticleNo socket connect to server
Hello, my dedi server control panel says me that there is "No socket connect to server" I can connect server via SSH, checked logs, and see nothing strange.. thank you for advice PS: i noticed server...
View ArticleECC Ram on 1and1.com A8i Dedicated Server seems to be MIA, need expert advice
Hello guys I just got a new server with 1and1.com called A8i that is supposed to come with ECC Ram according with my research ECC modules are supposed to have extra bits for ECC (72 bits).... am I...
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