Testing a New Server

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A New Server (maybe!)

Our search for a new server for our much needed expansion may be over. We have found what we think will be a great supplier with servers in the Coloat data center in Atlanta, Georgia. With a 100gbps port and multiple bandwidth providers, this enterprise grade server should do well for our business hosting clients.

Provisioning and Testing

As always, the server will need to be fully tested after provisioning is done this afternoon. We will upgrade the server and employ our server security suite, with nightly scanning for server root kits and viruses, as well as our website exploit scanner service. Then, we will move some test sites onto the server for a few days of “burn in” with our system.

Provider Qualification

Because HOSTkabob is a different kind of hosting company, I partner with small and medium sized providers who offer full management and the kind of personalized attention I give my own customers. In each case, I get to know the owner of the company, and can call on them if an issue isn’t resolved by their support technicians. Finding the right server specs is not a problem, but finding the right provider for that server definitely is! Business is really built on relationships, not just technical specs.

Next Steps

If the server works to our expectations, we will be opening it up for new accounts by the weekend. Stay tuned!