[thelist] Virtual private server vs. managed dedicated server

[noah]

Pete Prodoehl wrote (16/08/2004 6:05 PM):

> Peter Van Dijck wrote:
> 
>> I'm looking for a host with some specific requirements and have a few 
>> questions:
>>
>> - I don't think I want a VPS (Virtual Private Server) host, because, 
>> if I understand this correctly, on a VPS you have to manage security 
>> updates and such yourself. Is this correct?
>>
>> - I need the usual Apache+PHP+MySQL. I absolutely need to be able to 
>> edit the httpd.conf file (htaccess is not enough).
>>
>> - Apart from that, I'd like it as managed as possible.
>>
>> - I want to spend something like $40-$140 a month.
>>
>> - I will host a few domains on this, and would like an easy to use 
>> panel (like cPanel).
>>
>> - I want to host a for-pay service on this, so reliability and support 
>> is important.
>>
> I like JohnCompanies - http://johncompanies.com/
> 
> I believe they'll keep an eye on, and handle, security updates for you. 
> It's a VPS setup, but it's done very well.

I second the recommendation, but from my experience they do not handle 
security updates for you. They will inform you if a sendmail bug or 
something comes up, but you're responsible for patching it yourself. 
They usually give you fairly explicit instructions on how to do it.

Cheers,
Noah