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===Freebies===
 
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IPv6 addresses, DNS and backup MX.
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Some of these are automatic, some on request:
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* IPv6 addresses
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* DNS resolver
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* DNS servers for any domain purchased through Sackheads
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* Backup MX if your primary is with Strugglers
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* [[Wikipedia:Nagios|Nagios]] monitoring of most of your services
  
 
===Payment methods===
 
===Payment methods===

Revision as of 14:29, 15 December 2005

Strugglers can provide Linux virtual machine hosting for cheap, on the understanding that I do this as a hobby. If you're looking for a more professional setup then you could try Bytemark instead.

Technology

Strugglers virtual machines run under the Xen virtual machine monitor. Xen is a technology by which an x86 machine can run multiple other virtual x86 machines ("domains") with close-to-native performance. This effectively allows me to provision multiple complete x86 servers running from one real server.

Have a read of the Xen FAQ for more info. Xen is Free software.

Costs

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

RAM Disk Monthly data transfer Monthly cost Quarterly cost Yearly cost
64MB 3GB 20GB £8 £22 £80
128MB 6GB 40GB £16 £44 £160
160MB 7.5GB 50GB £20 £55 £200
192MB 9GB 60GB £23 £64 £230
256MB 12GB 80GB £29 £80 £290
320MB 15GB 100GB £34 £94 £340

Extras

Monthly cost Quarterly cost Yearly cost
Additional IPv4 address £1 £3 £12
Additional 1GB disk space £1 £3 £12
Excess transfer rate per GB per month £1 £3 £12
10GB extra transfer per month, pre-arranged £4 £12 £48

Additional IPv4 addresses can only be allocated if you can demonstrate legitimate need.

Incremental 6-times-daily backups are also available for a fee, please contact me for a quote.

Freebies

Some of these are automatic, some on request:

  • IPv6 addresses
  • DNS resolver
  • DNS servers for any domain purchased through Sackheads
  • Backup MX if your primary is with Strugglers
  • Nagios monitoring of most of your services

Payment methods

Paypal, bank transfer or cheque.

Available distributions

Currently available for use as Xen domains:

Other distributions are possible but require some effort on my part. Please contact me with your requirements.

Shared resources

There are certain shared resources you can use and is in your interest to do so since it will be more efficient and use less of your own domain's resources. These are detailed on the Xen customer information page.

Network

You will be hosted at Telehouse Docklands, a top UK data centre, with 100Mbit connectivity from Jump Networks. Jump operates a Cisco-based network with direct connectivity to over 40 peers at LoNAP, and one hop access to hundreds of LINX members via the BBC.

SLAs, guarantees, etc.

None! I do this as a hobby, and I try to keep it running as best as I can. All my stuff is hosted here too so it's in my interest to have it working. In event of problem you can contact me and I'll try to fix it as soon as I can, but there's no promises.

If that won't work for you, you can and should look elsewhere.

More information