Online application

enesem · 8th November 2005

Good afternoon, folks.

I've been asked to put an application online, though it's windows based, I'm not in a position to do it right now.

The application is net Support, it's needed to act as a remote support gateway for computers that are behind firewalls and not routed. it works on port 3085, I beleive.

Nothing else is required, although access will be needed windows to configure gateway keys, etc.

As always, please let me have your offers, I'll pass it on, the customer will contact those he wants to follow up with.

Many thanks.

4dhosting · 8th November 2005

Hi,

Since you need access to Windows you'll probably want a dedicated server for this application.

We can offer the following unmanaged Windows 2003 server:

- HP Proliant DL140 G2
- Windows 2003 Standard (Access via Remote Desktop)
- Single Intel XEON 2.8GHz CPU
- 1GB DDR RAM
- Single 80GB HDD
- 100GB Data Transfer per Month
- 100% Network Uptime SLA
- Instant Server Reboots
- 24*7 Telephone and Email Support
- Server Ping Monitoring with Email Alerts
- Shared Firewall Protection
- 1GB NAS Backup Space
- Custom Online 4D Control Centre

Setup: £129 +VAT
Monthly: £149 +VAT

If you've got any questions please let me know. My email address is dbarker[at]4dtechnologygroup.com.

Thanks,

David.

SynergyWorks · 8th November 2005

Hi.

We can offer the following Windows 2003 Server hosted in Redbus Sov, London Docklands. Available for immediate setup. The machines are online and available now.

Intel Pentium 4 3.0Ghz CPU with 1MB L2 Cache & HyperThreading
1024MB DDR400 PC3200 RAM
1x 40GB SATA-150 Hard Disk
1x 80GB SATA-150 Hard Disk
250GB/month Bandwidth
Unlimited Reboots
24/7 Technical Support
2GB Offsite Backup Space
5 IP Addresses

£89/month with FREE setup.

philb · 8th November 2005

* Windows 2003 Standard
* Opteron 144
* 1GB RAM
* 3Ware-8005-2 SATA Hardware Raid card
* 2x Hotswap 80gb SATA Hard Disks in RAID1
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enesem · 9th November 2005

Thanks to all for the responses so far -

To clarify, the requirement is for an application called Net Support to be available online, nothing more, no websites, mail, scripts, control panel...... I appreciate the time spent sending replies, and I understand that a dedi server is probably the minimum spec, though mostly what I have been sent (including pm's) seems overkill for what's required, and the prices appear to be above what the customer wants to pay.

If there's an easy and cheap option, that's fine (virtual pc...... :>)

I also don't beleive in something for nothing, if a dedi server is the only way, I'll advise the customer accordingly and he can decide if the investment is worth it.

From a personal perspective, on their own merits, i thought the offers I received were generally very good for what came at the price. Maybe I can persuade the customer to think about doing a little extra and maximise the investment.

On that note if anyone has any off the wall suggestions...

Thanks again everyone, your time is appreciated.

Thanks again.

4dhosting · 9th November 2005

The requirement of having administrator access pretty much makes it a "dedicated only" solution.

You might get away with a Windows based VPS although I can't think of anyone off-hand that does VPS on Windows, I know there's a few people out there that do though.

Is the Net Support application critical? If so then it might be worth comparing the costs of the service going down because its on a shared server to the cost of having it hosted on a dedicated. This could give the customer the incentive to maximise their budget and go for the more reliable solution.

enesem · 9th November 2005

Thanks, David -

I pretty much knew the server needed to be dedi.

You're right to ask if the application is critical, in fact it's not at all, just a fallback in case routed connections fail.

In fact it's so low priority, he could get by with running it on a domestic pc over adsl. I think he was looking to have something a bit more reliable, but the economics seem to rule it out, I'm afraid.

Well, sometimes we get these non starters, maybe it will convert to something more concrete down the line.

Thanks again to everyone