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  • chronig
    Registered User
    • Oct 2009
    • 2653

    #1

    DreamHost - Quick (Bad) Review

    Decided to try out a dreamhost VPS, the free trial is nice and even though they don't offer cpanel their custom cpanel is relatively intuitive...

    The problem with DreamHost is their support. It looks like they have live support but it's actually bullshit. They actually have little to no support for things you might expect from a 'managed' account. Nearly everything you might need done (I personally needed some sites transferred from one account to another, and ioncube loder installed, which were extremely basic support requests on other hosts) they won't do. They'll simply reference their wiki and tell you to do it yourself.

    http://www.dreamhost.com/vps-support.html This is what they advertise as support but it's not what you get. Maybe their support is good if you're having some actual server problems or something like that.

    My advice is unless you're looking for a VPS that you will actually manage yourself (which there might be cheaper options in that case) DO NOT go with dreamhost.
  • 96ukssob
    So Fucking Banananananas
    • Mar 2003
    • 12991

    #2
    no offense, but why would you use dreamhost for anything?
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    • chronig
      Registered User
      • Oct 2009
      • 2653

      #3
      Originally posted by bossku69
      no offense, but why would you use dreamhost for anything?
      I'm used to having at least one dedicated server but I don't need one right now. I have no idea who is a good host for a VPS server. Looked around and decided to give DreamHost a try.

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      • pornguy
        Too lazy to set a custom title
        • Mar 2003
        • 62912

        #4
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        they are beyond excellent. I also have a small cluster of dedicated with them.
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        • Rochard
          Jägermeister Test Pilot
          • Dec 2001
          • 75733

          #5
          Most companies say they have "live support". Nothing pisses people off more than calling tech support in the middle of the night when your stuff is down and not getting an answer. What you do is figure out where they are located, and then call them at 2am or 3am their time and see how quickly they pick up.
          Herschel Savage
          Brooklyn, NY

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          • shade001
            Confirmed User
            • May 2006
            • 396

            #6
            Hey, test something for me. Drop a cinderblock on your foot and get back to me on whether it causes any pain. Many people have told me it causes a great deal of pain but why listen to them? I know you are up for the challenge.

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            • papill0n
              Unregistered Abuser
              • Oct 2007
              • 15547

              #7
              so you didnt get support for a free trial ?

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              • CurrentlySober
                Too lazy to wipe my ass
                • Aug 2002
                • 38953

                #8
                i cant afford to host with dreamhost...


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                • stach14
                  M3Server.com
                  • May 2011
                  • 667

                  #9
                  Sorry to hear about your current situation. I can't comment on dreamhost as I have never used them BUT based on your current experiences maybe it is time to rethink your managed server and where it is hosted :-)

                  Seems like others have a good opinion though...
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                  • chronig
                    Registered User
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 2653

                    #10
                    Originally posted by papill0n
                    so you didnt get support for a free trial ?
                    I was already into a billing cycle actually

                    however, the entire purpose of a fucking trial (for something like this) would be to see just how good things like support are....


                    (fucking idiot )

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                    • $5 submissions
                      I help you SUCCEED
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 32195

                      #11
                      Support is the KEY

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                      • JFK
                        FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
                        • Jan 2002
                        • 67373

                        #12
                        Originally posted by chronig
                        I'm used to having at least one dedicated server but I don't need one right now. I have no idea who is a good host for a VPS server. Looked around and decided to give DreamHost a try.
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                        • TubeKing
                          Confirmed User
                          • May 2011
                          • 541

                          #13
                          http://www.amerinoc.com

                          best adult VPS solution

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                          • Markul
                            Likes Pie
                            • Dec 2007
                            • 12403

                            #14
                            DH is so bad it's amazing they are still in business imo
                            But.... I pulled out...

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                            • TangibleAsset
                              Confirmed User
                              • Feb 2011
                              • 410

                              #15
                              I pay $10/year of unlimited data unlimited bandwidth hosting from dreamhost. They have no security (upload an encrypted php shell and have access to their whole server) but other than that I like 'em.

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                              • critical
                                Confirmed User
                                • Aug 2009
                                • 478

                                #16
                                We would love to host you! Contact me!

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                                • Lace
                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                  • Mar 2004
                                  • 16116

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by TangibleAsset
                                  They have no security (upload an encrypted php shell and have access to their whole server) but other than that I like 'em.


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                                  • CYF
                                    Coupon Guru
                                    • Mar 2009
                                    • 10973

                                    #18
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