Re: [Sheflug] Seeking good co-lo provider for Linux box

[Robin Wood <robin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 2008-12-13 at 18:29 +0000, Chris J wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> Unfortunately my co-lo host for 10 years or so is having to shut-up shop so 
> I've got to find a new home for my Linux box... I'm poking around at the 
> moment for options, but does anyone have any recommendations ... or 
> similarly any anti-recommendations?
> 
> I quick google for 'colo sheffield' has flagged Serversure[1] - anyone any 
> experience (good/bad/indifferent)? Seems fairly reasonable prices and local 
> to boot. Simiarly, been looking at Mythic Beasts[2] -- although not 
> Sheffield (based in Cambridge, so a bit of travel) they seem to have a 
> fairly solid reputation...
> 

I have a couple of clients with hosting with Serversure and I've not had
any problems.

I am actually debating putting a colo box with them myself but keep
changing my mind as I like having my box at home so I can do what I want
when I want.

Robin



> I'm not looking for much: if something's based locally, then a complete 
> unmanged service is fine; reliable power, network, and (resaonably) easy 
> access 24/7 is all I need (weekend access is a must, as is out of hours -- 
> I'm not taking a half day holiday from work to fix a server). Anything 
> further afield, and I'll ponder.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Chris...
> 
> [1] http://www.serversure.net/hosting.html
> [2] http://www.mythic-beasts.com/colo.html
> 
-- 
Robin Wood
Director

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