Question for those who think of getting their own server.

**Kayla** · February 28th, 2008, 8:10 PM

Our current server sale has me thinking about this. Most dedicated server owners have specific reasons why they opt to have their own personal machine(s). While others may have just wanted "complete control" over what they can install or the confidence in always knowing what accounts are on their server. (That helps to narrow down any issues and keep everything in check on their own.)

But if you've never had your own server before, and someday plan on it, what would be your reasons? What is most important to you when you think of having your own private box?

Is it complete control, learning a ton of new things that weren't possible on shared, launching a website project (in hopes of creating a community, ad revenue, offering a service, etc.) or something completely different?

**Dan** · February 28th, 2008, 8:21 PM

My #1 reason:

I don't want my massively popular, high traffic awesomeness of a website to take down a shared server and get attacked by the abuse team

**caseylee** · February 28th, 2008, 8:28 PM

I moved my sites to a dedicated server because they were getting too large to survive in a shared environment (because they're more awesome than Dan's).

**twirp** · February 28th, 2008, 8:30 PM

I wanted a box that I could destroy, and then submit a ticket to have someone else fix it?

I also have a project that requires some stuff that probably wouldn't run overly well on a shared server.

I was also hoping that the dedicated box will act like a magnet for visitors and make my site popular

**Kayla** · February 28th, 2008, 8:34 PM

twirp must be the most honest person in the world, lol.

H · February 28th, 2008, 9:24 PM

After trying 3 shared hosting environments (Surpass Shared/Cpanel, Dreamhost and Mediatemple), I just found that I could only go so long before my habits lead to a dead end. I was always stuck from trying or using something because of limitations or lack of software on the server. I just need that ability to try something at will, install what I want, when I want, etc... Sure, I probably won't ever utilize the resources I get, but the premium and having full control is worth it.

**Kayla** · February 28th, 2008, 9:36 PM

Well this is funny. The Surmunity server is looking into its options as well!

From the who's online timeline:

This is the first time I see the server looking at anything we post.. he is usually not concerned.

**MarkRH** · February 28th, 2008, 10:02 PM

My websites don't warrant a dedicated server; however, if I had the financial means, I'd get a dedicated server in a second. A lot would be for the learning experience, knowing that I don't have worry about what other yahoo's might be doing on the server and I don't have worry about what I do on the server.

**sneagle** · February 28th, 2008, 10:05 PM

To be cool. Any left?

February 28th, 2008, 8:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kayla Searcher Surpass Staff Joined in May 2003 Lives in Orlando 24,699 posts Gave thanks: 943 Thanked 806 times	Question for those who think of getting their own server. Our current server sale has me thinking about this. Most dedicated server owners have specific reasons why they opt to have their own personal machine(s). While others may have just wanted "complete control" over what they can install or the confidence in always knowing what accounts are on their server. (That helps to narrow down any issues and keep everything in check on their own.) But if you've never had your own server before, and someday plan on it, what would be your reasons? What is most important to you when you think of having your own private box? Is it complete control, learning a ton of new things that weren't possible on shared, launching a website project (in hopes of creating a community, ad revenue, offering a service, etc.) or something completely different? __________________ Follow Surpass on Twitter and Facebook Check out interesting finds on the Surpass Blog .... it's coming.

February 28th, 2008, 8:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dan Staff of Surpass Super #1 Joined in Apr 2007 2,689 posts Gave thanks: 145 Thanked 178 times	My #1 reason: I don't want my massively popular, high traffic awesomeness of a website to take down a shared server and get attacked by the abuse team __________________ D4nz Net - Surpass Help Desk - NES Forever Use the thanks button. It works! AIM: dansorl

February 28th, 2008, 8:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
caseylee 4-8-15-16-23-42 Excelling Contributor Joined in Jul 2007 Lives in Australia, turn left at America Hosted on Luna & Nexus (dedicated) 775 posts Gave thanks: 36 Thanked 29 times	I moved my sites to a dedicated server because they were getting too large to survive in a shared environment (because they're more awesome than Dan's). __________________ www.casey-lee.com

February 28th, 2008, 8:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
twirp DemonicAngel Super #1 Joined in Aug 2004 Lives in Wherever The World Takes Me Hosted on Pass76 1,826 posts Gave thanks: 26 Thanked 35 times	I wanted a box that I could destroy, and then submit a ticket to have someone else fix it? I also have a project that requires some stuff that probably wouldn't run overly well on a shared server. I was also hoping that the dedicated box will act like a magnet for visitors and make my site popular __________________ You wear Vans so high school kids will think that you can skate. He wears Vans because he can skate. TwiRp wears Vans because they were on sale. Pass76 wants Vans.

February 28th, 2008, 8:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kayla Searcher Surpass Staff Joined in May 2003 Lives in Orlando 24,699 posts Gave thanks: 943 Thanked 806 times	twirp must be the most honest person in the world, lol. __________________ Follow Surpass on Twitter and Facebook Check out interesting finds on the Surpass Blog .... it's coming.

February 28th, 2008, 9:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
H after g, before i Resident. Joined in Jul 2004 Lives in N,BC,CA 8,058 posts Gave thanks: 48 Thanked 129 times	After trying 3 shared hosting environments (Surpass Shared/Cpanel, Dreamhost and Mediatemple), I just found that I could only go so long before my habits lead to a dead end. I was always stuck from trying or using something because of limitations or lack of software on the server. I just need that ability to try something at will, install what I want, when I want, etc... Sure, I probably won't ever utilize the resources I get, but the premium and having full control is worth it.

February 28th, 2008, 9:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kayla Searcher Surpass Staff Joined in May 2003 Lives in Orlando 24,699 posts Gave thanks: 943 Thanked 806 times	Well this is funny. The Surmunity server is looking into its options as well! From the who's online timeline: This is the first time I see the server looking at anything we post.. he is usually not concerned. __________________ Follow Surpass on Twitter and Facebook Check out interesting finds on the Surpass Blog .... it's coming.

February 28th, 2008, 10:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarkRH Race Surpass Super #1 Joined in Jul 2006 Lives in Oklahoma City, OK Hosted on sh102 1,219 posts Gave thanks: 18 Thanked 86 times	My websites don't warrant a dedicated server; however, if I had the financial means, I'd get a dedicated server in a second. A lot would be for the learning experience, knowing that I don't have worry about what other yahoo's might be doing on the server and I don't have worry about what I do on the server. __________________ SH102 : Mark Headrick - Blog - Gallery Pelicar \| Company of Valor \| Mysstie Wolfestar

February 28th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
sneagle Surpass Fan On a golden path... Joined in Oct 2005 Lives in Northern NJ Hosted on PASS83 333 posts Gave thanks: 6 Thanked 16 times	To be cool. Any left? __________________ www.msj3.comSPACERReseller - PASS83 SPACER

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