seeking windows host

targa · #1 05-19-2007, 09:12 AM

Anyone here offer Windows hosting? I need a host for a client/friend who wants to move his site.

I'm seeking a host that can help to install the files on windows server, and some technical support from time to time for the occasional monitoring and updates I will be making.

Windows server must have good quality, redundant internet backbone connectivity (e.g. Hostgator quality), as opposed to a SOHO, home-based server. Must have HG-quality server uptime, reliable OS maintenance and patch/updates.

Any host recommendations would be greatly appreciated

The site is working fine currently and we have all files:

.asp, .aspx, .vb, .swf, .ascx, .html, .css, .asax, and .js files
microsoft access database
some flash video files

email:targabuff@yahoo.com
or PM
or public post here

Thanks!

Serra · #2 05-19-2007, 10:37 AM

I like Lunarpages for windows hosting. They are a good host, equal in quality to HG and they do offer windows hosting...

slapshotw · #3 05-19-2007, 08:26 PM

I just got a windows dedicated at liquidweb and it seems to be working out well so far.

Serra · #4 05-19-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slapshotw

I just got a windows dedicated at liquidweb and it seems to be working out well so far.

On paper, I really like Liquidweb. Their sales pitch is awesome. I'll take slapshotw's word for how good they are...

slapshotw · #5 05-19-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Serra

Their sales pitch is awesome. I'll take slapshotw's word for how good they are...

Ehhhh...my word is meaningless right now! Check back with me in a month!

They were *great* for all my presales questions though, and the setup was really fast.

Serra · #6 05-20-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by slapshotw

Ehhhh...my word is meaningless right now! Check back with me in a month!

They were *great* for all my presales questions though, and the setup was really fast.

Then I guess we are still at the "their pitch is great" stage.

chaloupe · #7 05-20-2007, 11:00 AM

I will be waiting for updates on those Win Server at Liquidweb also on my side from you slapshotw!

targa · #8 05-20-2007, 02:49 PM

Any news of HG's rollout of windows boxes (announced for March)?

Sam · #9 05-20-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by targa

Any news of HG's rollout of windows boxes (announced for March)?

2010? .

Serra · #10 05-20-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by targa

Any news of HG's rollout of windows boxes (announced for March)?

Looks like they are right on target on the rollout. Last I heard it may be as early as February.

slapshotw · #11 05-20-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by _Sam_

2010? .

I said this before and I'll say it again: willing to place money on that date?

Sam · #12 05-20-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by slapshotw

I said this before and I'll say it again: willing to place money on that date?

Nope.. I allways loose

#13 05-20-2007, 04:41 PM

Windows Servers are all setup and ready to go. All Hostgator is working on now is the frontend. You can expect them by the end of May or early June.

Sam · #14 05-20-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorTravis

Windows Servers are all setup and ready to go. All Hostgator is working on now is the frontend. You can expect them by the end of May or early June.

What controll panel are you using?

Hostalot · #15 05-20-2007, 06:00 PM

Lunarpages is a very good host and HostICan is also a rising star with a good windows plan.

Serra · #16 05-20-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by _Sam_

What controll panel are you using?

Its a new one, called VaporPanel.

slapshotw · #17 05-20-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Serra

Its a new one, called VaporPanel.

aka DreamDeck

ldearing · #18 05-21-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorTravis

Windows Servers are all setup and ready to go. All Hostgator is working on now is the frontend. You can expect them by the end of May or early June.

thank you for the update... we've been speculating far too long...good to hear.

chaloupe · #19 05-21-2007, 04:59 PM

Wow, I will be waiting patiently for prices! I need a Window Server!

slapshotw · #20 05-21-2007, 05:17 PM

After a week of using Plesk on the windows machine I can confidently say it stinks. Can you imagine, it makes me actually MISS cPanel 10???

Serra · #21 05-21-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by slapshotw

After a week of using Plesk on the windows machine I can confidently say it stinks. Can you imagine, it makes me actually MISS cPanel 10???

The advantage of Plesk is that is pfree. That is the only advantage.

In windows hosting, I find the mail client just as important as the control panel...

chaloupe · #22 05-21-2007, 08:26 PM

I've been using plesk before cPanel and well... for me I don't care, it's not the control panel that run my websites.

slapshotw · #23 05-21-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Serra

The advantage of Plesk is that is pfree. That is the only advantage.

Free? http://www.swsoft.com/en/buyonline/plesk8win/

Quote:

In windows hosting, I find the mail client just as important as the control panel...

They have me setup for MailEnable, which seems OK from the setup screens, but I'm not using this system for mail.

Strangely, I really like Exchange, which a lot of my clients use. But again, no mail on this server.

-Matt