I got 99 problems and a host is one! so many!

[VitoCorleone]

Hi Everyone,

Choices, choices, choices. Having lots of options is great... but not when it comes to choosing one! There are too many options and then after taking all that time to choose a host, you all the questions.

Where does one start? Who is reliable? What is the average price you should pay?

Ok, I want this post to answer my question and hopefully others who are starting off in the business and need help too.

I want a host which supports
*Flash MX 2004
*asp
*sql server 2000*
*Microsoft access (you never know)
*and possibily good service....

Can any one enlighten me because i'm scared of the dark.

Thank you all

 

[shatch]

All i can say is that hosts charge a fair bit for SQL Server 2000 and its a bit specialised, as for the other stuff any host should be able to provide the solution at a pretty decent price.
Do you have a preference as to the location of the host (Uk / US etc) as this can make a difference on price. In the UK i tend to reccommend

http://www.netsolution.co.uk/,

never had any problems with them

Hope this helps,

Simon

 

[VitoCorleone]

Yes... i think i would prefer UK based. Im assuming US is cheaper?

 

[ChrisHirst]

Ignoring flash totally because it has nothing to do with hosting and given your requirements which mean you will need Windows hosting I'd recommend the host I use, Revitalise. UK based servers, Local databases for MySQL or MS SQL at extra cost. ODBC Drivers for remote MySQL and MS SQL installed. Access supported as standard and a real person on the phone.



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