Server

[Prometheois117]

So, I'm starting a VPS/CPPS/Minecraft/Webhost company, err, at least attempt to.
What server is the best deal? By that I mean a server I have psychical access to - That can be bought for under 1k.

inb4 stupid idea
inb4 op cant be inb4

[ThePixelJunk]

Make one...

[TheFlyingDutchman']

So, I'm starting a VPS/CPPS/Minecraft/Webhost company, err, at least attempt to.
What server is the best deal? By that I mean a server I have psychical access to - That can be bought for under 1k.

inb4 stupid idea
inb4 op cant be inb4

I would start by making some contacts etc, get a web design ready, and get the server software ready.
If you've got that, it should be easy to find a proper server.

[Lehsyrus]

You're trying to start a multi-hosting company with only a single server that's under a thousand dollars? You've already failed.

[csgoskinsmarket]

You're trying to start a multi-hosting company with only a single server that's under a thousand dollars? You've already failed.

Most likely yes, but if you find a good hosting company and multiple people who are willing to work with you I think his idea will succeed.

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You cannot sell only one server which I'm assuming is going to be hosted off your home IP. No one would pay for that.

[csgoskinsmarket]

You cannot sell only one server which I'm assuming is going to be hosted off your home IP. No one would pay for that.

yeah, I know that I'm talking about one main hosting with many servers in that main.

[Lehsyrus]

Most likely yes, but if you find a good hosting company and multiple people who are willing to work with you I think his idea will succeed.

That makes no sense. $1,000 will get you enough power in your server to run two minecraft servers and one web hosting server, if you're lucky. You need at least $5,000 per server to start, and that still isn't much compared to what even the smallest of hosting companies have.

[Prometheois117]

He's trying to BE the hosting company.

That, or if not, rent out cheap servers and rent those for more.

You cannot sell only one server which I'm assuming is going to be hosted off your home IP. No one would pay for that.

It's not going to be my home IP.

You're trying to start a multi-hosting company with only a single server that's under a thousand dollars? You've already failed.

Suspected as such.

So forget the 1k limit, what's the best Blade or Rack server I can get for under 5k?

[Lehsyrus]

That, or if not, rent out cheap servers and rent those for more.


It's not going to be my home IP.

Suspected as such.

So forget the 1k limit, what's the best Blade or Rack server I can get for under 5k?

https://www.tigerdirec*****m/applicati....asp?CatId=330

The Lenovo ThinkServer is popular at my buddies business office he works at. They prefer it because it is very flexible and you can often find racks on discount, as well they're easy to set up. He had a CS:S server on one of them when they allowed their employees space for a small fee and there was no noticeable lag on the 100 tick, 32 man server.

[Lehsyrus]

Look into getting more than one, though. You want to separate the game servers from the web servers, et al. Also you want to be able to separate peoples servers to reduce latency and bandwidth issues so they get quality.