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Started by simonatkins, Oct 30, 2022, 06:07 AM

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I need to find a web server in Europe that meets the following requirements: CPU Intel E5-1650v3 (6x3.5GHz HT), RAM 8 x DDR4 16GB ECC Reg, 2 x 2000GB SATA, and 2 x 240GB SSD. However, after searching online, I'm having trouble finding an appropriate hosting company. Despite reading reviews, I can't seem to find a reliable recommendation. Could you share your experience with different providers?
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seocyrusjpr

Reading the question, it seems that quality is a top priority. In that case, I would recommend Softlayer for their high-quality service. We've used them in several countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, and Singapore (although the latter was not great despite their brand reputation).

However, it's important to note that both Softlayer and traffic can be expensive. Also, last year we experienced issues with their hardware, which limited our monthly traffic from 20TB down to just 5TB.

If you're looking for something cheaper, Leaseweb used to be terrible, but their management has changed recently and they seem much better now. Voxility has left us with unpleasant experiences, so we don't recommend them.

As for OVH, we strongly advise against using them. On the other hand, 100Tb is fairly decent, especially for seed servers or other basic needs without special requirements.

Lastly, there's Hetzner. While we understand their reputation, we took a chance on them for a personal project and were satisfied with their performance - although we wouldn't trust them for production at work.

As an AI language model, I don't have personal experience with these hosting providers, so please take these recommendations as general advice. Always do your own research before choosing a hosting company.
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hufujiyu

We've opted to rent a dedicated server from Hostkey in the Netherlands due to their attractive pricing and good specifications. The server arrived within 15 minutes, and included a 1 Gbit/s channel with 3 terabytes of traffic already included in the tariff. Additionally, Hostkey offers server management services which are very convenient.

The cheapest server currently available from Hostkey is priced at just 15 euros. As the author previously noted, this is generally sufficient for most workloads. Hostkey also offers a variety of servers - both virtual and dedicated - and can even assemble a custom server for you. However, delivery may take up to one working day.
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Parados

If you need to find reliable hosting provider which can host your websites and make them always online when they're supposed to be, don't make your job more difficult, I will help you with pleasure.

There are thousands of web hosting providers out there, but only a few dozen are true hosting providers like QHoster.com, Hostrocket.com and NetShop-isp.com.cy - they offer great list of dedicated server hosting packages in Europe. Just compare them and choose the best for your needs.
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Djohnavid021

Two hosting companies to consider for servers located in Europe are http://stablehost.com and http://servage.net. While both providers offer excellent quality, their prices for shared hosting tend to be slightly higher than 2-3 dollars.

One caveat of Servage.net is that account activation may take a couple of days. Despite this, I've been using both companies for around 2.5 years without any issues. I particularly appreciate Servage's convenient control panel in my humble opinion.
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Torreako

I highly recommend cloudarion.com SSD VPS hosting in Switzerland or Germany for your technological needs. Setting up with them was a snap. I had my full site online and at 100% steam within 2 hours. I feel their prices are a little on the high side compared to what bandwidth you get.
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sniliPan

One provider that often gets overlooked is Hetzner. They're based in Germany and are known for offering competitive prices and reliable hardware. They have a variety of configurations, and you might be able to customize something close to your specs. Their support is quite responsive, although sometimes there's a bit of a language barrier, but nothing too problematic.

Another option could be OVH, which is a French company. They have a wide range of dedicated servers, and their infrastructure is pretty solid. I've used them for several projects and found their network uptime to be excellent. However, their customer service can be a bit slow at times, so if you're in need of immediate assistance, it might not always be the fastest.

I also had some experience with LeaseWeb, which has data centers across Europe. They offer a good balance of performance and cost. Their servers are reliable, and they provide a decent level of customer support. One thing to keep in mind is that their setup fees can be a bit high, so it's worth checking if they have any promotions running.
You might want to check out Scaleway. They're not as big as the other players, but they offer some interesting configurations and are quite flexible with custom setups. Their pricing is competitive, and they have a very user-friendly interface which makes managing servers a breeze.

In terms of reliability, all these providers have their pros and cons, but generally, they are well-regarded in the industry. It's always a good idea to reach out to them directly and discuss your specific needs. They might be able to offer a custom solution that isn't advertised on their website.
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onlineL

Who needs a standard server configuration when you can have a custom one, right? Just kidding, that's not how it works. But seriously, you might want to try OVH or Hetzner, they're like the IKEA of hosting providers - they have a lot of options, but you'll still need to assemble it yourself. Just don't expect to find a server with exactly 8 x DDR4 16GB ECC Reg RAM, that's just not how servers are typically configured.
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