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Author Topic: Thinking about getting another monthly service of maybe VPS or "Dedicated"  (Read 792 times)
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« on: December 31, 2010, 04:55:56 PM »
EDIT: I've tidied up the post from gibberish into somewhat a stylish post since this is going to be a big investment for me.

What I have:
  • A browser based game
  • *-- That includes the need for .dll & .ini files/ .php files/ MySQL

What I need:
  • A Windows platform, for the windows software
  • Access or abilitiy to create files and folders on the c:\ (or whatever drive i've access to)

Main Questions/Concerns:
  • What's the interface/ui like for VPS or Dedicated Systems
  • Is there a possible "system restore" option should I ever need one to go back to an earlier date?
  • Do I need any additional software to access the server and would possible game helpers/GMs be able to login to said server as well with a limited/shared account?

And...here's what the post original was...a bunch of gibberish. I kept it for comedy's sake Smile
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hey guys, been with lp now i think 3 years with a couple domains. as always love y'all.

i finally have an opportunity to put my browser based game online but I don't know a *THING* about hosting only coding LOL.

It's MySQL with php and some VB so I need a windows platform.

I'm wondering...my current package is on capella with linux...is that the same type of interface I'll be having on a dedicated or VPS?

For example, the setup script tells me to install on the server itself (which of couse i'm not accustomed to....only ever had access to my www /public_html directory.)

For example, install the .dll's into c:\Firesof"zzzzz" (game not out yet...dont wanna get anyone any ideas lol)

This is probably a strange question and I'm not sure altogether how to word it.
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2011, 07:37:20 PM »
My two cents.. I think you should go with a dedicated. That way, you'll have full control, and be able to manage everything easier. Hopefully a tech or rep can chime in, and help you with the specific answers though.
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 10:05:05 AM »
bump action.  Mmm Coffee
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 05:03:30 AM »
I always look at the Value For Money Ratio

http://www.lunarpages.com/hosting-solutions/linux-and-windows-vps/
Starting at $59.95 / month

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and Dedicated Server for 89 USD
http://www.lpdedicated.com/servers/linux.php

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so in this case I would recommend to go with DEDICATED since VPS gives you much less stuff for almost the same amount of money  Nope
but usually I go with VPS, I had dedicated server, but had this nagging feeling that about 90% of all total resources are idling thus wasting my money, so finally I got myself VPS and never looked back Yep

Main Questions/Concerns:

    * What's the interface/ui like for VPS or Dedicated Systems
VPS  and Dedicated servers have root shells in case of linux and remote desktop in case of WINDOWS, I don't think you will be able to achieve your goals via some USER INTERFACE

    * Is there a possible "system restore" option should I ever need one to go back to an earlier date?
system restore is available in WINDOWS as usual, but if you really crashed, BSODed, or can't boot up, ask for KVM => KEYBOARD VIDEO MOUSE system it is your remote control hardware style, ERIC KVM
you can access your server via TCP/IP hardware remote control, and fix OS, also useful to have a USB STICK with WIN OS ISO on it. I had to recover myself many times via ERIC KVM

    * Do I need any additional software to access the server and would possible game helpers/GMs be able to login to said server as well with a limited/shared account?
if you got dedicated server, you can do what ever you want, that is the beauty of your own server  Soooo Cool
you don't need additional software on your dedicated windows, but TEAMVIEWER is a nice add-on for MSTSC.exe REMOTE DESKTOP
cool thing you can protect your HOST server from Game helpers and users by installing VIRTUALBOX, and make GUEST WINDOWS OS it and then just route ports to GUEST OS like this

"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" setextradata xp-noapic "VBoxInternal/Devices/pcnet/0/LUN#0/Config/RDP0/HostPort" 7777
"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" setextradata xp-noapic "VBoxInternal/Devices/pcnet/0/LUN#0/Config/RDP0/GuestPort" 3389
"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" setextradata xp-noapic "VBoxInternal/Devices/pcnet/0/LUN#0/Config/RDP0/Protocol" TCP

"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" setextradata xp-noapic "VBoxInternal/Devices/pcnet/0/LUN#0/Config/RDP1/HostPort" 6666
"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" setextradata xp-noapic "VBoxInternal/Devices/pcnet/0/LUN#0/Config/RDP1/GuestPort" 33890
"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" setextradata xp-noapic "VBoxInternal/Devices/pcnet/0/LUN#0/Config/RDP1/Protocol" TCP

"C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\VBoxManage.exe" getextradata xp-noapic enumerate


or make port forwarding via MICROSOFT LOOPBACK ADAPTER

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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 12:08:26 PM »
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