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Melbourne Dedicated Server Special - This Weekend Only! FREE SETUP - Save $120

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Melbourne Dedicated Server Special - This Weekend Only! FREE SETUP - Save $120
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Store Rephightekhosting on 30/01/2009 - 19:42 hightekhosting.com.au (69 clicks)
Last edited 30/01/2009 - 20:02
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Dear all,

Currently we have a special offer running on our Melbourne Dedicated Servers (Virtualised)….or as we call them…VZBox!

This month, we're offering them for a wonder $279.00 full managed with the following specs:

They consist of the following specifications:

  • Intel Dual Core E2200
  • 2GB DDRII Ram
  • 2x160GB Hard Drives (RAID 1)
  • 100GB Bandwidth Per Month
  • Linux CentOS 5.2 64Bit
  • cPanel/WHM 11 Included!
  • Virtualised Layer
  • Full Root Access
  • Fully Managed Server

Cost Per Month: $279 inc GST
Setup Fee: $120(Free setup on 6 month contract)

However, for this weekend only, we're offering them out with NO CONTRACTS, NO SETUP FEE!!

That's right! For this weekend only, simply order any one of our Melbourne VZ Boxes and we'll waive the setup fee.

Simply enter the coupon code "freesetup" without the quotes to take advantage of this special offer!

For more information on what a VZBox is, simply visit http://www.hightekhosting.com.au/vzbox.php

Our standard Terms of Service apply. See http://www.hightekhosting.com.au/tos.php

Special Conditions:

  • Sorry, no gameservers permitted
  • Server management only covers software supplied. Third party software is not covered under the management
  • SMS Outage Notifcations are not included.
  • This will be provisioned on a dedicated server with a single Virtual Server running on it and all system resources assigned to the Virtual Server - See http://www.hightekhosting.com.au/vzbox.php
  • This offer may be cancelled at any time

Payment Methods

We accept a number of payment methods on our hosting solutions including:

  • Paypal
  • Credit Card
  • Bank Transfer/EFT
  • Cheque/Money Order
  • Direct Debit

Why should I choose Hightek Hosting?

At Hightek Hosting, we believe customer service and support is important to all our clients, no matter what.

With our high levels of service, support, uptime and qualtiy, your ensured that you have signed up with a provider that holds your business in the highest of regard.

We treat all clients equally, no matter your spend with us. All clients get the same personal, friendly touch at all times and we're always prepared to listen to the customer.

Just a the features that are common to Hightek Hosting:

  • We are a 100% Truly Australian Owned & Operated Hosting & IT Services provider with locally based support.
  • We take advantage of high end 32 and 64-bit hardware and software technology platforms, with Intel Xeon Quad Core CPU's with up to 32GB of DDRII ECC Ram.
  • BGP redundant networks with major connectivity providers including PIPE Networks, Vocus, Uecomm, Telstra, Optus, Verizon and more.
  • RAID Configured SAS & SATA Hard Drives to protect your data from a single hard disk failure.
  • 24x7 Sales & Support*

  • 99.9% Uptime SLA with all servers monitored live 24x7

  • 24x7 Support varies across Phone, Email (Ticket), MSN, Live Chat and Skype however, not all methods are available simultaneously

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  • MetalPhreak on 30/01/2009 - 19:57
    +1

    Whats the deal with no game servers? If I was paying $279 a month for a dedicated server I would want to be able to use if for anything I want (within legalities).

    • Store Rephightekhosting @ Hightek Hosting on 30/01/2009 - 20:19

      We currently do not permit the operation of gameservers on the network.

      There are a number of reasons behind this, to which we do not have to disclose all of them, however network security, integrity and various other reasons are included in this decision.

      We may review this in due time, but it is currently not an option available at this time.

  • niyaje on 30/01/2009 - 20:13
    -2

    lols - dedicated my ASS - google VPS and tell me whats dedicated exactly? 1 core of a CPU and some ram? WTF?! THATS NOT DEDICATED HOSTING. "support" for centos gimme a break - psuedo-community support (sucking off fedora/redhat et al aint true support) backed up by some half wit sys admin, who gets overriding application control over my server? WTF?! doesnt justify you gouging the cost of your cheapass server… no offence mate, but VPS aint dedicated… kinda like all those shared links into the shared data centre… not going for FOTW or anything, but you're just reselling someone elses hosting service, aren't you?

    • Store Rephightekhosting @ Hightek Hosting on 30/01/2009 - 20:42
      +1

      First of all, settle down there. Your reaction is highly uncalled for on more than one account.

      Do some research on server virtualisation and you will see that it is becoming quite a popular option within the hosting industry, with many benefits such as lower costs (licences, software etc), more effective performance abilities, easy migrations, upgrades etc and so much more.

      You suggest google VPS…I suggest you google server virtualisation ;)

      Effectively, this IS a dedicated server with 1 virtual layer…..a VDS. You are the ONLY virtual layer on the machine, so the machine IS DEDICATED to you and you only. No sharing involved.

      We manage, support and maintain all of our own services and simply utilise racks provided by someone else, which is hardly a crime in any case.

      If you have any questions regarding our business, please forward them to [email protected]

      • scotty on 03/02/2009 - 02:44

        I wouldn't call the offerings from Virtuozzo "dedicated". There is nothing dedicated to a glorified version of container-based chroot!

  • theological on 31/01/2009 - 00:08

    I can't vote on the value of this deal because I don't really know the market rate for VPS hosting… however, I currently have hosting with Hightech from their last crazy 90% off offer. Originally I thought with $5/month hosting I'd get what I paid for, but I was dead wrong. Hightek have had really excellent email and phone support (even their java chat on their site works… virtually unheard of), and have been extremely helpful in everythign from changing MX records (which they do for me now on a near weekly basis) to installing SSL certificates. They even take time out to make recommendations in terms of what technology you should get. I've looked around for hosting, and let me tell you there are some REAL CLOWNS out there. Good support is a DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. In any event, you don't have to take my word for it… just dig up the old thread right here on Ozbargain. The hightech hosting crew basically worked through the night setting up people's accounts and even kept the thread updated so everyone was appraised of what was going on… and I know damn sure that it wasn't worth $5 to go through that kind of trouble.

  • MichaelRoos on 31/01/2009 - 07:15
    +1

    Seems like thinly veiled advertising to me. Sorry - it's a no.

    • covert on 31/01/2009 - 10:09
      +1

      We like bargains on OzBargains. This is not a bargain.

  • niyaje on 31/01/2009 - 11:35

    @hightek - i'd apologise if i were wrong, BUT THIS IS NOT A DEAL/BARGAIN/GOOD OFFER OR OTHERWISE - its spam.
    you say virtualisation lowers licensing costs WTF ARE YOU SMOKING?! gimme some! - centos is fscking FREE along with all the GNU/OSS that you run on it and manage it with - cpanel/WHM licenses are a joke-if you cant admin ya box from a command line i seriously question your reasons for needing it. we do not need a pile more busted 0day sploited linux boxes on the net serving spam to the masses.

    as for "managing and supporting" your own services not being a crime, well no shit its not, but your statement that your offering DEDICATED servers is utter shite. don't hawk your wares to people who know better or you should really expect this kinda response.

    @theological - SRSLY WTF? what kinda system (broken or otherwise) are you running the requires weekly MX changes? a spam-bot network? - whilst i understand you perceive the value there-but this deal is not a bargain.
    P.S thats a very fresh account you're posting from, care to disclose any further relationship with hightek business you have?

    • Store Rephightekhosting @ Hightek Hosting on 02/02/2009 - 00:55
      -1

      Power, cooling, rackspace and so many other factors go into server virtualisation.

      Do your damn research on why virtualisation is becoming so popular before getting on your soap box and preaching to the choir!

      Also, FYI:

      cPanel Licence for Full Dedicated Server: Approx $75-80 give or take provider
      cPanel Licence for Virtal Private Servers (includes VDS if you really want to get technical): $20-30 give or take provider

      RVSitebuilder costs are also lower for VPS/VDS

      LOWER LICENCING COSTS!!!

      Unless you really, and I say this nicely, have a damn clue about whats goes into servers, their operating costs, licence costs, internal operations (management/technical) and so much more, I might suggest that you pipe down and spend a bit more time on Google ;) Here, let me help you get started: http://www.google.com.au/search?q=server+virtualization&sour…

        • neil on 02/02/2009 - 11:07

          Please refrain from personal attacks/ inappropriate language.
          Comment removed.

  • bargainy on 31/01/2009 - 19:47
    +1

    So I get a "dedicated box" and bandwidth but you add a bunch of restrictions in the t&c http://www.hightekhosting.com.au/tos.php, one of which contradicts the game server restriction:

    "Users may not initiate the following: Run any gaming servers such as counter-strike, half-life, battlefield1492, etc unless otherwise specified within your hosting agreement with us - that is, unless you purchase a vps/dedicated server that we allow this to occur."

    Not a complete ripoff but not definitely not a bargain.

    • Store Rephightekhosting @ Hightek Hosting on 02/02/2009 - 01:02
      -1

      This is NOT a gameserver supplied box, nor do we permit gameservers to be operated. Simple as that.

      Web/application/voip etc can all be operated and anything your unsure of, ask :)

      What your looking for is a product that is not in the market to which we offer….a simple fact of life. Not every provider is going to allow gameservers or offer them and that is their choice, not yours.

  • AbsolutZero on 31/01/2009 - 20:52

    great. more hightech spam.

    • Store Rephightekhosting @ Hightek Hosting on 02/02/2009 - 01:03
      -1

      If you are going to constantly attack us, please learn to spell our name correctly :)

      It works much more effectively that way :)

  • mikelward on 01/02/2009 - 20:39
    +1

    Sounds ridiculously expensive to me.

    Dreamhost VPS - $80 US per month including unique IP and VPS options - https://signup.dreamhost.com/
    Intervolve VPS - $250 AU per month for the top package including 2 GB RAM - http://www.intervolve.com.au/vps/?gclid=CIDct9eBu5gCFY0wpAod…

    Am I missing something?

    • Store Rephightekhosting @ Hightek Hosting on 02/02/2009 - 01:00
      -1

      Yes, you are missing something….a few things actually:

      1) Compare Intervolves offer of 80 GB to having 160GB from this server - Double the space
      2) That is a specified VPS offer where you would be effectively sharing server resources with other VPS's. This is a SINGLE VIRTUAL LAYER ON 1 SERVER….the only virtual layer and all server resources assigned to you and you only. An entire dual core CPU and the ram, disk etc. No fighting for resources, no bursting, zippo.
      3) No control Panel. We provide cPanel included in the price.
      4) No management. We include this in the price
      5) Minimum 12 month term. Ours: No Min Term

      :)

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