The time is near. My current hosting packages have been outgrown. I have a couple of projects that require access to resources shared hosting can’t offer. This ranges from asp.net trust issues to database performance issues.
What am I looking for? Well I am looking for a windows VPS solution. A search here and there keeps bringing up the same results. Easyspace and webfusion. Both have benefits over each another but I am really looking for a host that has outstanding support that I receive with my current host. I thought about 1 and 1 but I really have no intentions ever giving them my money ever again!
I can save £5 a month by merging both my windows hosting packages into an Easyspace VPS solution a month. This does look good on paper but I have my concerns. Easyspace VPS solutions come with a 12 month minimum contract of which I am dubious about. On a realistic level there will only be about 4 websites hosted on this virtual server. 3 low end sites and 1 project that could guzzle resources. The one big factor that attracts me to easyspace is the fact that there isn’t a bandwidth restriction like the others.
For the record I won’t be moving my funky house podcast site that runs off wordpress and is hosted my dreamhost (Use this code for a free domain – SIPHILPDM001). Reason being is that my podcast site takes a bit of a beating from visitors and mixes being downloaded. I’d like to keep that seperate so that all sites run smoothly 🙂
If you can recommend any UK windows VPS provider please comment or get in touch. I would also be interested in hearing about positive or negative feedback about the two providers I mentioned above.
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4 Comments
Kevin Muldoon
Hi Simon,
Im from Scotland myself however I have a USA based dedicated server with http://www.wiredtree.com.
They offer vps solutions too.
They are a bit more expensive than some alternatives available but the support is second to none. Worth a look 🙂
Kevin
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Si Philp
Hi Kevin,
Decided to order a VPS from easyspace as they’re based in Glasgow and means I can go through and shout at them if it goes wrong 😛
I will keep them in mind though should i not be happy with easyspace within the normal 30 day cool off period 😉
Pete White
Si have you tried looking on the Digital Point forums – there are loads of offers on there that might be worth checking out.
Si Philp
Hi Pete,
For £11 I’m not complaining really. Alot of other windows VPS are starting at £25 and that’s with a bandwith limit. I’ll check out digital point forums though as I suppose you just never know 🙂