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Originally Posted by Brandon Michaels
What is the normal set up these days? Do you lease your server or buy your servers?
I have heard different prices and ways that people pay for hosting. Just not sure what to expect.
I just heard from one host that people pay $600 per month to lease 1 server. Is this the way it is?
We currently have 3 server, so we pay 3 rack fees + a fee for a set pipe for bandwidth.
Sincerely,
Brandon
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There is no straight answer because every company is different and every client's needs are different. If anyone gives you a quote without a serious discussion and look at your set up, run the other way. You need someone that can look at what you have, what you might need and don't need, and where you are going over the next 2 years.
What we do is put together an assessment of your whole needs, then create a custom server configuration that suits your needs best. You might need 3 servers, you might only need 1-2, it's impossible to say without looking and having a deeper conversation.
For a client like yourself, I would not recommend that you buy your equipment. If you are the owner of your equipment, that means you are also responsible for it. The web hosting company is not going to have spare parts etc. Whereas we own all of our equipment, have spare parts, can upgrade you when needed, can migrate you when needed and then you are not stuck with hardware that you don't know what to do with.
Regarding your $600 question. Sure, some people pay that. Others pay $250. Others pay $900. It totally depends on what the server is, bandwidth required, backups, CDN, etc.
I will be around all day if you are available to discuss. Skype: limpgringo
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