(Not logged on) | Register | Log On

You can subscribe to this discussion group using an RSS feed reader. The Business of Software

A community discussing the business of software, from the smallest shareware operation to Microsoft. A part of Joel on Software.

This community works best when people use their real names. Please register for a free account.

Links:

» Joel on Software discussion
» Business of Software discussion
» Business of Software FAQ
» Business of Software Wiki
» Forum guidelines (Please read before posting!)

Movie:

"Make Better Software" is a 6 movie course designed to help you as you grow from a micro-ISV to a large software company.
Part 1: Recruiting
Part 2: Team Members
Part 3: Environment
Part 4: Schedules
Part 5: Lifecycle
Part 6: Design

Moderators:

Eric Sink
SourceGear

Bob Walsh
Founder, StartupToDo.com Author of The Web Startup Success Guide and Micro-ISV: From Vision To Reality

Patrick McKenzie
Bingo Card Creator

Andy Brice
Successful Software

Need a new web host

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced hosting provider who offers:

* virtual private server (VPS) running Windows Server 2003/2008 with full administrator access
* multiple databases on a shared SQL Server instance so I don't have to run SQL Server Express on my VPS
* ability to connect to databases via SQL management studio
* I'd like to keep the cost below $100/month and I'm flexible on the specifications for the VPS (memory, disk space, bandwidth)

Thanks in advance for your help.
Jim Lamb Send private email
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
 
 
For $100 / month, I would really suggest to go for a dedicated server, and host you Virtual Machine yourself. That way, if you ever need to change of hosting provider, it's going to be just a cut-and-paste of one single image file.

I have been quite satisfied with the CrystalTech services so far. They offer a decent dedicated host for $100 / month which includes 500 MB of shared SQL databases.

Hope this helps,
Joannès
Joannes Vermorel - Lokad Forecasting Send private email
Thursday, April 03, 2008
 
 
I would recommend:

www.CrystalTech.com
www.MaximumASP.com
www.ReliableSite.net

Try researching at www.webhostingtalk.com
WillIAm
Thursday, April 03, 2008
 
 
www.webhostingtalk.com

is the standard place to search for good info, reviews and special offers on web hosting.
Grown fat with decadence Send private email
Thursday, April 03, 2008
 
 
I can vouch for the customer service of CrystalTech and MaximumASP. I've used both for my employer and my own projects and they have never failed me.
Randy Burgess Send private email
Thursday, April 03, 2008
 
 
I have a dedicated server at Softlayer. Can't comment on their support because in the last year I haven't had any issues! :)
uNoob
Thursday, April 03, 2008
 
 
I third the Crystaltech reccommendation. I've been hosting with them for a couple years and never had any issues.
Chris Hynes - SlickUpload Send private email
Sunday, April 06, 2008
 
 

This topic is archived. No further replies will be accepted.

Other recent topics Other recent topics
 
Powered by FogBugz