norma-aguilera Posted July 2, 2006 Posted July 2, 2006 Hi, I am looking for a reliable host and Laura from http://www.handmade-invitations.com/ (Designs by Demeter) highly recommed you guys. I search the forum, but did not find an answer to all of my questions, so I decided to post. I am looking for a new host, since I am extremely upset at my current host after my VPS has been down for a week and they had done nothing, even after I call them several times thru the day. I don't even know if I will be able to retrieve my website information again.... any ways. Here are my questions: Can you install GD 2.X or ImageMagick? What is the version of MySQL that you have? I need 4.0.16 or higher for vBulletin to work. Can the safe_mode of my PHP be set to "Off"? Can I have ssh on a "Semi-Dedicated" Server? It makes it a lot easier and faster to configure and upload my software, like PhotoPost, vbulleting, etc. Can you have cURL installed/compiled with php? is required to my Zen cart. Do I get my own IP Address? Will CPanel work? The CPANL from the hosts that I am currently using was terrible. I could not install the Mail, MySQLAdmin, use MySQL, it was just useless, so I rely on SSH a lot to do my own installations. So, did I understood correctly that you have tutorials to transfer my current site to TCH (that is, if I ever get to see my site again ) Also, I just want to confirm that it will take up to 12 hrs for my Semi-Dedicated server to be up? That's all. I really like the fact that you have a forum and I am really looking forward to having a stable host. It was devestating to see all of my work go down the drain, but I guess you live and learn. Thanks! Norma Aguilera www.scrapbooksgonedigital.com Quote
TCH-Bruce Posted July 2, 2006 Posted July 2, 2006 Welcome to the forums Norma. I can try and answer some of these. Anything I can't answer can be answered by opening a help desk ticket to sales. Can you install GD 2.X or ImageMagick? ImageMagick is installed on all servers. What is the version of MySQL that you have? Version 4.1.19 Can the safe_mode of my PHP be set to "Off"? Yes, you can set PHP to off through .htacess Can I have ssh on a "Semi-Dedicated" Server? You can not have ssh on a Semi-Dedicated account. If you had a dedicated server yes. Can you have cURL installed/compiled with php? cURL is included we have many members running Zen Cart. Do I get my own IP Address? If you have your own SSL cert you will be assigned a unique IP otherwise it's a shared IP. Will CPanel work? I had SSH on a previous host and it has not hindered me any to not have it. For the once in a while items that can't be handled through cPanel a ticket with the help desk got me sorted out quickly. So, did I understood correctly that you have tutorials to transfer my current site to TCH (that is, if I ever get to see my site again ) If your current host has cPanel it may be possible for the techs to do the transfer for you. If not simply download the contents of your current site and FTP them to a TCH server. Also, I just want to confirm that it will take up to 12 hrs for my Semi-Dedicated server to be up? I cannot answer this but most likely yes. If you have anymore questions please don't hesitate to ask. Quote
Samrc Posted July 2, 2006 Posted July 2, 2006 Welcome to the forums! TCH is tops for reliability and excellent service. Don't hesitate to ask questions. You'll like it here. Quote
TCH-Don Posted July 2, 2006 Posted July 2, 2006 Welcome to the forums Norma, you will find Totalchoicehosting very reliable and friendly. Quote
norma-aguilera Posted July 3, 2006 Author Posted July 3, 2006 Welcome to the forums Norma,you will find Totalchoicehosting very reliable and friendly. OK. I am sold. I think you guys cover my basic. I will give up on the ssh, hoping that CPANEL will be reliable. I am not going to deny, I am still very nervious because what just happen with my current host, but I should had see it coming. Now my top priority is reliability and support and I think I can get that here. Thanks for all of your quick answers !! Quote
TCH-Don Posted July 3, 2006 Posted July 3, 2006 Fantastic When you get settled in, be sure to pop over to our introductions forum and say hello to your new family. And if you need anything, please ask. Quote
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