Below is our review for FastServers.net. It is
based on our ten plus years of experience reviewing Web Hosts and Host
Finders. It is based on our
proven test procedures,
and on our
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Editor's Note: FastServers.net contains high quality hardware for you dedicated server needs. FastServers.net's servers are also fairly priced with excellent support.
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Web Host Review:
FastServers.net
"More Than a Server, It's a Solution"
 This Review covers Dedicated Hosting services
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Review Rating |
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| Support |
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19 |
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| Reliability |
(0-20) |
19 |
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14 |
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15 |
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14 |
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12 |
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Overview:
FastServers.Net hails from Chicago, IL with a secure data center facility based in Cedar Falls, IA. As the name suggests, FastServers.Net provides managed dedicated for both Windows and Linux.
FastServers.net offers low cost servers using both Windows 2000 and Linux operating systems. FastServers.net offers a total of 14 server types, seven for Linux and seven for Windows. When our Independent Review Panel reviewed FastServers.net back in August of 2002, they thought that the amount of options were limited. This time around however, they thought FastServers.net does a fine job of giving the user plenty of choices. Using Dell PowerEdge dedicated servers, FastServers.Net offers such technologies as ELM, Plesk, cPanel, SQL Server 2005, Cold Fusion, and URCHIN.
Support at FastServers.net ranks with some of the best in the biz. 24/7 live technical support is standard with all hosting solutions. Along with email support, FastServers.Net offers International Toll-Free 24/7 phone support around the world. Phone and email support is speedy and educated.
In order to assist with support FastServers.Net has a unique 5 level management service call DEFCON Management. With 5 levels of support available this allows both the new server owner and seasoned veteran match the perfect service level depending on their needs. Higher levels of DEFCON Management include server updates, 24x7 monitoring and recovery, advanced support, and 2 hour or less responses to tickets.
FastServers.Net now offers 100% Uptime guarantee and 2 hour hardware replacement on Dell PowerEdge Dedicated Servers.
Verdict:
FastServers.Net offers inexpensive dedicated and co-located server options with great support. The server packages they offer will satisfy most Web Developer needs. So if you are the market for a quality Dedicated or Co-located Host, check out FastServers.net.
Pros:
Inexpensive • 24/7 Live Tech Support • International Toll-Free Numbers • Fast Support • 100% Uptime Guarantee
Cons:
No Major Problems
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In Their Words:
On Co-location
"FastServers.Net Co-location Facility was designed from the ground up to serve data housing needs. Raised floors, individually locked cabinets, advanced climate control and back-up power, custom designed video surveillance of every cabinet, and onsite security measures assure that servers are safe and run optimally. The Data Center is guarded, monitored, and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and was engineered with HVAC environmental systems, digital surveillance, stringent security, conditioned uninterruptible power, and your convenience in mind."
On System Administration
"Every dedicated server at FastServers.Net comes packaged with a Personal System Administrator to assist, maintain, and give clients monthly reports on server health, overall status of server, and utilization of your server. This service is free with all dedicated servers and the precise role of the PSA is up to the client. Every month, every dedicated server goes
through a 25 Point inspection by live personnel to make sure the server is healthy and in good shape. This put System Administration in the hands of experienced individuals and is just one of the ways that make hosting at FastServers.Net a truly better experience."
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Comments From Customers & Forums:
WebHosting Talk From linux-tech
"Best response? If you're really , seriously after fully managed from a provider, go through fastservers (www.fastservers.net). They could easily put something together for $3-$400 I'm sure (after management costs) and you'd be dealing with one of the better DC's out there.
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Talk From ali_hamad
"FastServers.Net provides a full array of management services for use with dedicated servers and executed by them team of dedicated server experts, DellPowerEdge Servers, awesome and professional tech support and stable network. ask FastServerS sales team about Managed DEFCON Service Levels ."
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