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fauzi
03-07-2003, 15:41
Hi,

as the topic implies, what do I need for a webhost business? I wanna start one by next year hopefully and just wanna know what I need as a checklist.

-thanks
seahorse
03-07-2003, 17:01
maybe you try out as a reseller and experience the feeling.

If you have more confident, switch to semi-dedicated or dedicated.

I guess some old bird here might give some advise.
michaelfoo
03-07-2003, 20:53
1. A good server is a must - no matter reseller plans or full dedicated server.
2. Join any domain reselling programme/find a person who can sell you cheap domain names.
3. Consider billing/support scripts if you have many staffs
4. Web hosting knowledge.
fauzi
03-07-2003, 23:58
Would I need a realiable optic cable connection?
I do know how to handle apache, tomcats, mySQLs and stuff, just wanna know the hardware side of things...
iDeBuggers
17-07-2003, 00:27
I dun think you need a realiable optic cable connection. That in fact is rather expensive. OC24 is quite a large sum of money to support. I would agree to get started with a reseller plan first. Then get the hold of the reseller panel and the client panel.

Hope I am not wrong to say this. Me myself is also new to all this. Still trying to learn and pick up something as well ard here. :cool:

Have fun
pingcrisis
17-07-2003, 17:38
fauzi: perhaps you can query and ask, ard for a Reseller panel. After which if you find you are better of switching to a dedicated server ( server leased from a provider, or one that you bought and colocated it ) you can do so. Its very much recommended.
shawnho
08-08-2003, 08:06
is there a need to register the business ??
how much does it cost and where can i find more info about registering business
pingcrisis
08-08-2003, 09:37
www.rcb.gov.sg - $105 when i last saw it
and about the need. it gives you a much of a better impression. i guess.
chin
08-08-2003, 11:01
Originally posted by RapidFire
www.rcb.gov.sg - $105 when i last saw it
and about the need. it gives you a much of a better impression. i guess.
You are expected to register your business if there is involvement of trading in singapore.
pingcrisis
08-08-2003, 18:01
yes chin is right, that slipped my mind.
shawnho
08-08-2003, 22:53
ah ic...thx alot
and how about dedicated servers ?? how much do they normally cost and when do i know if there is the need to get a dedicated server
Hostings
10-08-2003, 13:38
A current dedicated server can cost up to $300, for a normal one, with plain OS. If you're new to webhosting, i suggest a reseller account, then wehn you have a bigger customer base, then move to a dedicated server, then to an owned server.