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Need recommendations for an SQL Server host in Ireland

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  • 10-09-2007 12:50pm
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    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭


    Ok I didn't know where to post this as the relevant forum appears to be locked :confused:

    I'm looking for suggestions on what, Ireland based hosts, are available, and would allow me to host an SQL Server, possible a live server also.

    We would prefer to have as much root control over the box as possible.

    Is there a list somewhere of all Ireland based hosting companies and data centers?

    Who would people recommend that they have used?

    All help appreciated.


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    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    Also does anyone know of any data centers that would allow us to use them to host our own machine?


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    dkane
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭dkane


    Any data centre will host your own server for you, its called co-location.
    Most will also give you the option of a dedicated server where they provide/maintain the hardware. A cheaper option would be a virtual dedicated server. This is the same as a dedicated server except they use virtualisation and run a number of virtual servers on the one physical machine.
    Any of these options would give you full control over your server. Some companies offer cheap hosting on a shared server with unlimited MySQL accounts/databases.

    Have a look at www.blacknight.ie, www.hosting365.ie for prices etc.

    I use blacknight myself, never had any problems with them.


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    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    ok, say we opt for co-location. What is the procedure if some of our hardware fails? Do we have to come in and fix it ourselves?


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    dkane
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭dkane


    Yes usually it would be up to you. In most cases your equipment will be locked in a cabinet and the data centre operators will not touch it. You will have to make appointments to call out and possibly tell them in advance if you will be bringing in or removing any hardware.
    You can usually pay extra for "on-site hands and eyes" where the data centre operator will follow your instructions to press a button or tell you the colour of a LED or read something from a screen but they won't do much more than this.


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    zAbbo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    L31mr0d wrote:
    Also does anyone know of any data centers that would allow us to use them to host our own machine?

    You can drop your kit into Digiweb's DC - http://digiweb.ie/business/hosting/colocation-trial.asp

    Best idea to have a chat and map out your requirements.


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