Dedicated Server Checklist.
Renting a dedicated server in Australia.

Dedicated Web Host Checklist

A guide to choosing the best dedicated host. If you require any further information or assistance please email info@dedicatedhost.com.au

Features

Check out our dedicated server features page first.

Investigate

Investigate your chosen web hosts for issues such as downtime and reliability. Jump on review sites and forums and ask people.

Managed or UnManaged?

Do you require managed or unmanaged dedicated hosting?

Price

What price are they asking for a dedicated server package? As a general rule stay away from the cheapest and most expensive dedicated hosts.

Phone Support

Phone your web host before. Did you get straight through? Were you on hold for 10 minutes? Did you talk to a person? Ask yourself these questions now, because it's too late once your locked into a contract.

Contracts

Does your host lock you into a contract? Do any of yor chosen dedicated server hosts not lock you into a contract?

Special Features

Does your web host have any special features or offers available. As an example there are a few hosting companies offering green web hosting. Is this something you care about? Would this be something that your clients care about?

Set Up Fee

What does it cost to set up a dedicated server with your chosen web host? Set up costs do normally apply.

Trial Period

Is their a trial period available? Can i try before i buy? A good host will offer a 30 day trail period or money back guarantee.

Operating Systems

What operating systems are available? Is there something specific you require?