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kronic · 04-10-2002, 07:39 PM

howdy all,

does anybody use rackshack hosting? i pay 50 cents a gig now and their prices blow mine away. any experiences with them would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

AdultWire · 04-10-2002, 07:44 PM

If you have a qualified admin, and know the ins and outs of running your own server, they are a good deal. Their bandwidth is fast and reliable. Support is good and quick, but limited in scope.

DPlayMax · 04-10-2002, 07:47 PM

just a point of advice

in hosting - as with anything

1. you usually get what you pay for
2. depending on what your hosting - support should be a very main consideration - not just the price
3. understand where your machines are - and if they are located within support reach? (meaning - does the tech have to drive for 3 hours to support your machines?) or do they have an inhouse datacenter?

after you understand these issues more clearly and balance them against your own demands - then you can make a better decision

Exxxotica · 04-10-2002, 10:14 PM

opps, nevermind... I thought you said Jackshack.

assneck · 04-10-2002, 10:20 PM

they suck really bad. and you do get exactly what you pay for. tech support sucks. i switched to them and had to leave within 1 week because of all the downtime.

assneck

sandman! · 04-11-2002, 12:10 AM

I had to charge back on my amx after getting a server from them

pimpshost · 04-11-2002, 12:49 AM

We got a few customers from Rackshack in the past 2 weeks. All three customers said the support sucked. lol

payrollpete · 04-11-2002, 12:53 AM

cologroup is a+ on support

the dedicated box i got with him has been up since he built it, and running smooth. and i can always get ahold of him.

he's also a nice guy to deal with and a good friend now.

thanks kman

richard123 · 04-11-2002, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AdultWire
If you have a qualified admin, and know the ins and outs of running your own server, they are a good deal. Their bandwidth is fast and reliable. Support is good and quick, but limited in scope.

I agree with the above. I've been using them for a while and I am very happy.

also:

Quote:

Originally posted by DPlayMax
3. understand where your machines are - and if they are located within support reach? (meaning - does the tech have to drive for 3 hours to support your machines?) or do they have an inhouse datacenter?

Rackshack has well over 3000 servers at their place.

oh, and:

4. Always take what other webhost providers say in regards to their competition with a huge bag of salt.

AdultWire · 04-11-2002, 01:32 AM

I don't doubt a lot of customers leave RackShack with complaints about support.. but this is an issue of understanding. At that price point, a lot of people buy servers without knowing what they're doing. The problem with RackShack is NOT the quality of support.. it is the SCOPE of support.. and if you are equipt to deal with a limited scope of support, they can be a good deal. They support connectivity, and equipment failure. NOTHING ELSE.

If this is not suitable for you, I would strongly urge you to check out pimpshosts offering. I haven't done business with them, but I've chatted on ICQ, and they've been helpful to me even though I'm not a customer. When I'm looking to do a deal on big bandwidth, or locate a group of machines, I will strongly consider cologroup.

gallery · 04-11-2002, 02:16 AM

I have been hosting a few of my sites on a dedicated server at RackShack for one year now.

I'm VERY pleased so far, I only pay $100 a month for 400 GB of bandwidth. And very few downtimes.

Is support good ? It all depends on what you expect.

You are responsible for the software configuration of your server.

RackShack support is there for Hardware problems.

They might not be the best support in the world but they are responsive.

FreeNetPass Steve · 04-11-2002, 09:47 AM

The only complaints I've seen about RackShack has been about support. No matter where you go, if you pay $100 a month for a 'dedicated' machine with 300-400 gigs of bandwidth you should expect only hardware support. This is how they make their money. To take advantage on such a good deal you should either
A) Know how to admin your box or
B) Know a tech friend that can help you out.

I think cobalt servers have an admin panel and it should help you out somewhat.

AdultWire · 04-11-2002, 12:16 PM

I'm using a white-box linux/AMD machine, and have been thoroughly satisfied. There were 2 unexpected crashes within the first 3 days of putting up the machine.. there have been no problems since, and I'm pushing a megabit on average.

04-10-2002, 07:39 PM	#1
kronic Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 964	rackshack sales howdy all, does anybody use rackshack hosting? i pay 50 cents a gig now and their prices blow mine away. any experiences with them would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

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AdultWire Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 962	If you have a qualified admin, and know the ins and outs of running your own server, they are a good deal. Their bandwidth is fast and reliable. Support is good and quick, but limited in scope. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

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DPlayMax Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 699	just a point of advice in hosting - as with anything 1. you usually get what you pay for 2. depending on what your hosting - support should be a very main consideration - not just the price 3. understand where your machines are - and if they are located within support reach? (meaning - does the tech have to drive for 3 hours to support your machines?) or do they have an inhouse datacenter? after you understand these issues more clearly and balance them against your own demands - then you can make a better decision __________________ The #1 rule of GFY is not to spam other boards. http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html

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04-11-2002, 01:32 AM	#10
AdultWire Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 962	I don't doubt a lot of customers leave RackShack with complaints about support.. but this is an issue of understanding. At that price point, a lot of people buy servers without knowing what they're doing. The problem with RackShack is NOT the quality of support.. it is the SCOPE of support.. and if you are equipt to deal with a limited scope of support, they can be a good deal. They support connectivity, and equipment failure. NOTHING ELSE. If this is not suitable for you, I would strongly urge you to check out pimpshosts offering. I haven't done business with them, but I've chatted on ICQ, and they've been helpful to me even though I'm not a customer. When I'm looking to do a deal on big bandwidth, or locate a group of machines, I will strongly consider cologroup. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

04-10-2002, 10:14 PM	#4
Exxxotica Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oregun Posts: 4,396	opps, nevermind... I thought you said Jackshack.

04-10-2002, 10:20 PM	#5
assneck Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 220	they suck really bad. and you do get exactly what you pay for. tech support sucks. i switched to them and had to leave within 1 week because of all the downtime. assneck

04-11-2002, 12:10 AM	#6
sandman! Icq: 14420613 Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: chicago Posts: 15,432	I had to charge back on my amx after getting a server from them

04-11-2002, 12:53 AM	#8
payrollpete Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,527	cologroup is a+ on support the dedicated box i got with him has been up since he built it, and running smooth. and i can always get ahold of him. he's also a nice guy to deal with and a good friend now. thanks kman

04-11-2002, 02:16 AM	#11
gallery Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 49	I have been hosting a few of my sites on a dedicated server at RackShack for one year now. I'm VERY pleased so far, I only pay $100 a month for 400 GB of bandwidth. And very few downtimes. Is support good ? It all depends on what you expect. You are responsible for the software configuration of your server. RackShack support is there for Hardware problems. They might not be the best support in the world but they are responsive. __________________ http://www.hotpussysexpictures.com - Hot Pussy Sex Pictures http://www.aliassoftware.com - Place/Replace adult ads on all pages of your web site(s) easily with this software ! A great time saver.

04-11-2002, 09:47 AM	#12
FreeNetPass Steve Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: A van down by the river Posts: 442	The only complaints I've seen about RackShack has been about support. No matter where you go, if you pay $100 a month for a 'dedicated' machine with 300-400 gigs of bandwidth you should expect only hardware support. This is how they make their money. To take advantage on such a good deal you should either A) Know how to admin your box or B) Know a tech friend that can help you out. I think cobalt servers have an admin panel and it should help you out somewhat. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

04-11-2002, 12:16 PM	#13
AdultWire Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 962	I'm using a white-box linux/AMD machine, and have been thoroughly satisfied. There were 2 unexpected crashes within the first 3 days of putting up the machine.. there have been no problems since, and I'm pushing a megabit on average. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.