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We have a modest sized drupal-based website with no bandwith issues. However, because we need port access for UDP data, we are considering moving from shared hosting to a VPS host.
I've looked about, and the cost of VPS hosts is typically much higher than shared hosting and, perhaps more important, requires a level of technical understanding of server settings, etc. that is otherwise unnecessary for our organization.
I am wondering if there are any organizations, resellers, etc. out there who have a full-featured VPS account and would be interested in reselling to us and providing very limited technical support (basically server configuration).
Offers or suggestions as to where we might go for similar services would be welcome.

By the way, our current host is Site5. Just to add to the collection of drupal-specific hosting reviews, I thought I'd share our experience.

We have been happy with the price and features, but have had considerably more downtime than one should expect. In particular, mysql is vulnerable to problems caused by other accounts on the server. It has been particularly frustrating to have support respond that "it's working now" only to have it go down again 1 hour later, evidently the problem not having been diagnosed and fixed. At this time, I've taken to bugging support about every single instance of downtime just to create a track record.
If it weren't for the issue with needing port access, we'd probably tough it out to avoid all the hassle of moving.

Hi,

My name is William Luciw and I'm the Director of Product Marketing at Zend.

At our annual Zend PHP Conference 2006 Keynote on Oct 31st, we announced ZendBox™, a hosted and managed dedicated server running the latest PHP 5 technology stack, including Zend Core, Zend Framework and Zend Platform ... all designed and configured to deliver high performance PHP 5 business applications. We intend to provide an open source business solution stack that includes Drupal.

I thought drupal.org would be interested in ZendBox™ since, of course, ZendBox™ runs Drupal incredibly well, and we hope to provide a number of “business stack” Open Source applications preconfigured and installed on the ZendBox™, to get development and deployment going as quickly as possible.

ZendBox itself presents an easy-to-deploy solution for the operation and management of PHP 5 applications as an integrated and certified combination of hardware, operating system, PHP 5 and utilities, backed by support from Zend and Zend's partner network of hosting providers.

In addition, Zend has reached an agreement with Rackspace to be the first provider of managed hosting services for the ZendBox.

Please contact me for more info or simply follow these links for more info:

More Zendbox™ info --> http://www.zendbox.com

FYI, Zendbox™ announcement
http://www.zend.com/company/zend_news/announcements/2006/10/zend_technol...

Hi,

Can you tell me where it's possible to host a Drupal website where I will review sex shop articles, but not sell directly, just give a link to the website where to buy.

It is ok for 1and1 or is it considered as porn?

Do you know any other Drupal and Adult websites friendly hosting company?

Thanks.

http://www.oliondor.com

Hi I need a dedicated server with root privileges and 24/7 phone support.

I've been using Westhost. But to keep their costs low, the dedicated servers are configured like the shared vps. I don't have full control of the server. Simple commands like top are unavailable.

Would like to hear from all those with dedicated servers.
I got a quote from rackspace (?) for $800 a month. So that's the high end.

what else is out there?

Anyone else on Total Choice Hosting having problems with drupal sites? Several of us hosted on TCH are experiencing the same problems on our drupals. Please post any experiences you are having, and of course if you can think of any clues to the solution:

http://drupal.org/node/91241

I logged into Site5 forums today and was surprised to see I couldn't post. I then noticed a PM waiting for me and it had this to say:

Dear ramdak5000,

You have received an infraction at Site5 Web Hosting Forums.

http://forums.site5.com/showthread.php?p=80981

Reason: Starting thread that tried to turn in to bash thread
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Hello, as I stated you would be responsible for any content in that thread so I am revoking your posting permissions under the guidelines for repeating disregarding them. The reason we close and/or do not allow such threads is because people go "off cocked" and take an issue and spin it completely out of control.

If you wish to have this lifted, please PM me.
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This infraction is worth 20 point(s) and may result in restricted access until it expires. Serious infractions will never expire.

All the best,
Site5 Web Hosting Forums

Now, if you go to the 6th post in that thread you will notice a warning from the moderator that I would be held responsible for further content on the thread. I read this, posted one more clarification and then never visited the thread again.