Server Matrix Dedicated: Yes or No? - GoFuckYourself.com

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-05-2005, 07:28 PM

Anyone have a better deal than SERVERMATRIX? (By better, I mean, "lower cost".)

I am looking for a self managed server. I hate being told "no" and my current host does a lot of that (shame, shame). I do everything myself. I only need you to hard reset the machine once a year when I fsck something up. I'm looking for some Redhat variant with WHM/CPanel.

Thanks. You need not alert me if you cannot beat Server Matrix.

Disclaimer: I do NOT host with Server Matrix. I am interested in contacting them, but I want to make sure they are the best deal out there. If you cannot beat Server Matrix's prices, then you need NOT apply or bother me with a response. Also, I am rather abrupt and abrasive, but I do NOT bother you beyond the setup of my server. Ever heard of Ronco? "Set it and forget it." I would only contact you if my server goes down or if you have a network outage, or if I didn't read your message that you were doing maintenance on systems and had to take mine offline.

3M TA3 · 09-05-2005, 07:30 PM

there are a bunch, check people sigs

i'm sure they will pop up soon, server matrix is the best for me tho

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-05-2005, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMoon

there are a bunch, check people sigs

i'm sure they will pop up soon, server matrix is the best for me tho

Did I mention I was exceptionally lazy? I'm a programmer, not a doctor.

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-05-2005, 11:20 PM

Well, so far, Server Matrix is 1 for 1.

Krille · 09-05-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Theodor S. Geisel

Did I mention I was exceptionally lazy? I'm a programmer, not a doctor.

you don't really need to be a doctor to check out sigs

vvq · 09-05-2005, 11:44 PM

can't beat Server Matrix man

chaze · 09-05-2005, 11:45 PM

Depends on your definition of deal. We have have had customers with no downtime for years and cutting edge security and website speed.

Or is price the main factor here?

Lace · 09-05-2005, 11:48 PM

everything is fine here. no complaints

3M TA3 · 09-05-2005, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaze

Depends on your definition of deal. We have have had customers with no downtime for years and cutting edge security and website speed.

Or is price the main factor here?

Good question, I'd like o know the answer too.

What is your main deciding factor? Price or ease?

chaze has a great product, but i'm sure he would agree, it might not be the best for everyone. Talk to chaze.

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-06-2005, 01:17 AM

Price is the main factor.

After I'm set up with a server, I'm very low maintenance. I call my host an average of 4 times per year. How can it be more easy than letting me loose on a CPanel?

3M TA3 · 09-06-2005, 01:20 AM

what about security?

i know server matrix has already hardened their servers and they offer Tipping Point on their entire network.

potter · 09-06-2005, 01:25 AM

Dunno why you would need cheaper than SM. Their prices are already outstanding.

I'm sure you can find a webhost with 1k transfer a month dedi and only $20 a month. But are they going to be reliable?

3M TA3 · 09-06-2005, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by potter

Dunno why you would need cheaper than SM. Their prices are already outstanding.

I'm sure you can find a webhost with 1k transfer a month dedi and only $20 a month. But are they going to be reliable?

yep, you get what you pay for

can you image the loss of business if your host went down during peek hours? it's happened to me before and it cost me more than a year's worth of hosting. And I was paying 3 times what I pay at server martix.

Sexzity · 09-06-2005, 01:36 AM

As long as you can do everything yourself, you are fine.
But if you need them to help you make a backup of your server, you are fucked.

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-06-2005, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMoon

yep, you get what you pay for

can you image the loss of business if your host went down during peek hours? it's happened to me before and it cost me more than a year's worth of hosting. And I was paying 3 times what I pay at server martix.

Okay, follow this.

A previous host of yours went down at peak hours -- a host that cost you three times what you pay at Server Matrix.

That means, if I were to interpret, that Server Matrix is better IF Server Matrix hasn't gone down at peak hours. Let's just assume that's the case to get this flowing.

Also, one could interpret that EVEN THOUGH Server Matrix cost 1/3 that of a previous host of yours, Server Matrix is better. (That's essentially the same statement.)

What if there was a host that cost 1/3 that of Server Matrix and was better? Is that not worth checking out? Or is William Shatner wrong when he says it's brilliant to "shop and compare"?

3M TA3 · 09-06-2005, 01:39 AM

true, unless you get the Total Control. But that is more expensive than Server Matrix

3M TA3 · 09-06-2005, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theodor S. Geisel

Okay, follow this.

A previous host of yours went down at peak hours -- a host that cost you three times what you pay at Server Matrix.

That means, if I were to interpret, that Server Matrix is better IF Server Matrix hasn't gone down at peak hours. Let's just assume that's the case to get this flowing.

Also, one could interpret that EVEN THOUGH Server Matrix cost 1/3 that of a previous host of yours, Server Matrix is better. (That's essentially the same statement.)

What if there was a host that cost 1/3 that of Server Matrix and was better? Is that not worth checking out? Or is William Shatner wrong when he says it's brilliant to "shop and compare"?

the previous host did more work on the server but did not have the network and bandwidth providers that server matrix has.

the point is this. I did not do my homework and learned the hard way.

ilsoph · 09-06-2005, 01:56 AM

yes

almost 2 years now

3M TA3 · 09-06-2005, 01:59 AM

i would have a talk with chaze before choosing

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DutchTeenCash · 09-06-2005, 03:03 AM

weve just setup the fhg server with www.hivelocity.net, running 2 weeks now and were more then satisfied, bout support too

Choker · 09-06-2005, 03:13 AM

Server matirx HAS gone down at peak time at least 3 times in the last 6 months. For several hours, not just a few minutes. One time their entire network was down. I put in a ticket for the SLA guarantee, they gave me the run around, wanting to know the exact times and ips of every server that went down and when it came back up. Hell their whole network was down. I never got credited for the downtimes. Fuck it I just started pulling servers. Up until 6 months ago they were rock solid.

polle54 · 09-06-2005, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theodor S. Geisel

Price is the main factor.

After I'm set up with a server, I'm very low maintenance. I call my host an average of 4 times per year. How can it be more easy than letting me loose on a CPanel?

Well you could use Ev1servers instead, that is none managed cheap and really good hosting.

Bandwidth is Cogent, the same as on Servermatrix.

I just got so tired of bad BW so I moved to a move expensive and better host...

dready · 09-06-2005, 05:51 AM

ServerMatrix is highly superior to EV1, however if you need really high quality bandwidth, etc, I'd go with their high end line at theplanet.com.

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-06-2005, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choker

Server matirx HAS gone down at peak time at least 3 times in the last 6 months. For several hours, not just a few minutes. One time their entire network was down. I put in a ticket for the SLA guarantee, they gave me the run around, wanting to know the exact times and ips of every server that went down and when it came back up. Hell their whole network was down. I never got credited for the downtimes. Fuck it I just started pulling servers. Up until 6 months ago they were rock solid.

Did Server Matrix ever give you an explanation or try to rectify the situation?

xlogger · 09-06-2005, 08:33 AM

Dude, FUCK YEAH! TP/SM is the best host in the industry, their is no one better. They are also one of the fastest growing hosting companies in the world. You dont active that by poor support and downtime.

I have 5 total servers in TP right now. Really happy with them.

No downtimes yet. *knock on wood*

I have been with them for 5 months now.

haig · 09-06-2005, 08:46 AM

ServerMatrix was a good one; i used in the past, but now i'm using layer & layer is a better for me.

Manowar · 09-06-2005, 08:47 AM

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They rule, plain and simple.

SMachiz · 09-06-2005, 08:50 AM

Which server are you looking at at SM? Then I'll let you know if I can beat it ;)

Regards,
Sam

prairie · 09-06-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dready

ServerMatrix is highly superior to EV1, however if you need really high quality bandwidth, etc, I'd go with their high end line at theplanet.com.

I have one of those and I've had downtime most of this morning. Have not had any problems before today but i've only been with them a few weeks.

SplitLZ · 09-06-2005, 12:15 PM

You pay for what you get Premiuim bandwidth is what you want

Theodor S. Geisel · 09-06-2005, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SplitLZ

You pay for what you get Premiuim bandwidth is what you want

See, this is what I don't get. I don't know how much more plain I can be. No, premium bandwidth is not what I want. Cheap prices is what I want.

Why should I use SILVER from Tiffany & Company when a PLASTIC spork from Taco Bell will work? That's the problem with people today. People overspend.

Okay, so we scratch SplitInfinity off the list.

09-05-2005, 07:28 PM	#1
Theodor S. Geisel Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: United States Posts: 349	Server Matrix Dedicated: Yes or No? Anyone have a better deal than SERVERMATRIX? (By better, I mean, "lower cost".) I am looking for a self managed server. I hate being told "no" and my current host does a lot of that (shame, shame). I do everything myself. I only need you to hard reset the machine once a year when I fsck something up. I'm looking for some Redhat variant with WHM/CPanel. Thanks. You need not alert me if you cannot beat Server Matrix. Disclaimer: I do NOT host with Server Matrix. I am interested in contacting them, but I want to make sure they are the best deal out there. If you cannot beat Server Matrix's prices, then you need NOT apply or bother me with a response. Also, I am rather abrupt and abrasive, but I do NOT bother you beyond the setup of my server. Ever heard of Ronco? "Set it and forget it." I would only contact you if my server goes down or if you have a network outage, or if I didn't read your message that you were doing maintenance on systems and had to take mine offline. __________________ Theodor S. Geisel [ ICQ: 2 0 6 6 1 0 7 ] [ theodor.geisel -at- gmail -d0t- com ] [ PROGRAMMER :: PHP :: MYSQL :: HTML/CSS ]

09-05-2005, 07:30 PM	#2
3M TA3 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,972	there are a bunch, check people sigs i'm sure they will pop up soon, server matrix is the best for me tho __________________ Dedicated and colo hosting: ICQ 291313057 "A problem cannot be solved from the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew." - Albert Einstein

09-05-2005, 11:20 PM	#4
Theodor S. Geisel Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: United States Posts: 349	Well, so far, Server Matrix is 1 for 1. __________________ Theodor S. Geisel [ ICQ: 2 0 6 6 1 0 7 ] [ theodor.geisel -at- gmail -d0t- com ] [ PROGRAMMER :: PHP :: MYSQL :: HTML/CSS ]

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chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	Depends on your definition of deal. We have have had customers with no downtime for years and cutting edge security and website speed. Or is price the main factor here?

09-06-2005, 01:17 AM	#10
Theodor S. Geisel Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: United States Posts: 349	Price is the main factor. After I'm set up with a server, I'm very low maintenance. I call my host an average of 4 times per year. How can it be more easy than letting me loose on a CPanel? __________________ Theodor S. Geisel [ ICQ: 2 0 6 6 1 0 7 ] [ theodor.geisel -at- gmail -d0t- com ] [ PROGRAMMER :: PHP :: MYSQL :: HTML/CSS ]

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3M TA3 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,972	what about security? i know server matrix has already hardened their servers and they offer Tipping Point on their entire network. __________________ Dedicated and colo hosting: ICQ 291313057 "A problem cannot be solved from the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew." - Albert Einstein

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potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	Dunno why you would need cheaper than SM. Their prices are already outstanding. I'm sure you can find a webhost with 1k transfer a month dedi and only $20 a month. But are they going to be reliable? __________________

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Sexzity Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cyperspaces! Posts: 1,329	As long as you can do everything yourself, you are fine. But if you need them to help you make a backup of your server, you are fucked.

09-06-2005, 01:39 AM	#16
3M TA3 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,972	true, unless you get the Total Control. But that is more expensive than Server Matrix __________________ Dedicated and colo hosting: ICQ 291313057 "A problem cannot be solved from the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew." - Albert Einstein

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ilsoph Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 225	yes almost 2 years now

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xlogger Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NY Posts: 9,507	Dude, FUCK YEAH! TP/SM is the best host in the industry, their is no one better. They are also one of the fastest growing hosting companies in the world. You dont active that by poor support and downtime. I have 5 total servers in TP right now. Really happy with them. No downtimes yet. knock on wood I have been with them for 5 months now. __________________ ---------- XLOGGER [REFLECTED] [OH] Last edited by xlogger; 09-06-2005 at 08:35 AM..

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