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Store RepPRack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 19:06 rackservers.com.au (2861 clicks)
Last edited 12/02/2011 - 19:08
oz85

We are now offering a massive 85% off recurring discount on our business hosting plans. This deal is only available here and for one week only. Upon ordering, you get this price for life!

Highlights:

You can choose either Linux or Windows
PHP or ASP (.net v2 & .net v4)
cPanel or Plesk is available
FFMPEG (cPanel only)
Australian based servers (friendly Australian support when you need it, 24/7)
Never over-sold

Business plan:

5GB disk space
15GB data transfer
20 email accounts
20 databases
20 add-on domains (host 20 other websites!)

Works out to be around $1.60 / month with support! You would struggle to find a better deal than that.

Please use the code oz85 in the checkout to receive your discount. Available on annual and biennial billing cycles only.

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  • Saiya on 12/02/2011 - 19:37

    Looks like a great deal anyone know how good these guys are?

  • dopefishy on 12/02/2011 - 19:51

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  • technogear on 12/02/2011 - 19:52

    yeah same here. Not so good if you cant find the parent company website :p

  • trievalot on 12/02/2011 - 19:53
    +1

    not sure i want to host something where they cant even host their own site!

    Looks like you really do get what you pay for.

    Fair call….neg taken back

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 20:04
      -1

      No problem. Sorry about that, it was my fault for posting a little early.

    • ozhunter on 12/02/2011 - 20:16

      but your neg is still there.

  • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 19:54

    Yea, sorry. I posted the deal just before the guys were doing maintainence. Should be good now. Sorry about that.

  • puchipucca on 12/02/2011 - 20:12

    On the configuration screen it say extra Gb for $5, but on the payment screen it say $60. You should fix that mate, look like you jack up the price for extra Gb. Anyway good deal but I will decide over the weekend if I should try it out.

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 20:14

      Hi puchipucca,

      Thanks for your comment. That price is per billing cycle, so when you choose annually, it changes from $5 / month to $60 / year.

      I will ask the guys to make it more clear though, thanks.

  • tekken on 12/02/2011 - 20:15

    Is there any performance difference bet/n the Linux/Windows servers? If I sign up for one of them to start with, is it possible to switch to the other at some later stage without any penalty? Thx

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 20:26

      Hi tekken,

      Depends what you need, the servers are quite fast, but generally if you need ASP, we ask that you go on Windows, otherwise Linux.

      You can switch between them later if you're not happy (no penalty).

      • tekken on 12/02/2011 - 22:54

        thx for the quick reply. couple more questions if you don't mind :

        • do you offer SSH? If so, how much?
        • on your website, it states "Add-on Domains cPanel only". Does that mean Plesk does not support
          add-on domain at all?

        thx.

        • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 23:01

          Hi tekken,

          No problem.

          We do not offer SSH on shared hosting.
          Plesk 9 (and lower) didn't support add-on domains, but now with Plesk 10, they support it and we include add-on domains with Plesk the same as our cPanel servers. All our new Plesk servers are v.10 though and come with add-on domains.

      • tekken on 13/02/2011 - 22:32

        Sorry, one more question : if I do switch, do I lose the recurring 85%-off discount on that plan? ie. is it regarded as a total plan change?

  • thisispete on 12/02/2011 - 20:18

    Just signed up - I need a new host that has MySQL DB's

    Anyway - I put in the discount code, it said it was 85% discount, but got charged in full to my credit card. Waiting for a response.

    I'm currently using a free web host and they're really slow (get waht you pay for i guess) anyway hopefully these guys are alright.

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 20:22

      Hi thisispete,

      Did you put in the discount code on a annual or biennial cycle?

      • thisispete on 12/02/2011 - 21:07

        all sorted now :)

    • thisispete on 12/02/2011 - 21:08

      update: all fixed by support.

      my site already backed up and re-uploaded to rackservers.

      all working already. VERY fast hosting so far!

  • DoctorDubb on 12/02/2011 - 21:41

    Just a few questions before i sign up, as the email side is very important to me:
    1)What type of email accounts are included? are they just web-based or can they be access through programs like MS Outlook?

    2) Do the email accounts have a limit? and do they have a file size limit?

    3) Are Email Redirects possible to be set up and if so how many can be created? Is a "catch-all" address possible?

    Cheers

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 21:45
      +1

      Hi DoctorDubb,

      1) POP/IMAP, you can use webmail, outlook, etc
      2) You set the limit
      3) You can create redirects, unlimited and you can have a catch-all

      Thanks :)

  • DoctorDubb on 12/02/2011 - 21:48

    Thanks for the quick response - signed up ~$38 for 2 years - great stuff :)

  • geoffizl on 12/02/2011 - 21:50

    im trying to purchase, but it doesnt seem like the discount is working, trying it on the advanced webhosting for two years.

    also, does this apply to the VPS?

  • geoffizl on 12/02/2011 - 21:52

    oooohhh its only on the business haha ok didnt read it that well :P

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 22:09

      Yea, look out for a different deal for the larger plans in a couple of weeks :)

  • titanix on 12/02/2011 - 22:23

    Wonder if rack servers has been around for 2 years before anyone committs to 2 years hosting plan.

  • 948herald on 12/02/2011 - 23:18

    Trying to sign up to a Power Package with free hosting of a new .com.au domain name. "My".com.au domain name is indicated as available on Netregistry and other domain hosting sites but "not available" through Rack Servers. What is the problem??

    • kirynflare on 12/02/2011 - 23:26

      I asked the support team the same question. Apparently they limit the number of searches per day ><
      To get the domain through them, I think you have to do it through their online live support team.

      • 948herald on 12/02/2011 - 23:32

        Strange they do this when you are in the first step of buying a package. Likely to put most people off proceeding. Possibly me too. Their .com search still works with the pay for option.

        • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 12/02/2011 - 23:40

          Yea, it's per day, but also per hour, ausregistry give a certain amount of searches per hour and obviously we've gone over that limit. Please bear with us as we've had tonnes of orders/searches.

  • kirynflare on 12/02/2011 - 23:30
    -1

    Is this a better deal?

    http://www.crazydomains.com.au/web_hosting/index.html

    For $4.50/month for 12 months, you get:
    · 25 GB Web Space
    · Unlimited Data Transfer
    · Unlimited Email Accounts
    · Unlimited Email Forwards
    · Crazy Cloud Hosting
    · PHP, MySQL, Frontpage
    · Optional ASP, .NET, Access
    · Easy Control Panel
    · Web Site Stats
    · FTP File Access
    · Spam & Virus Protection
    · Hosted in Australia
    · NO Hidden Fees
    · FREE Fantastico Apps
    · FREE Setup
    · FREE 24/7 Support

    So more webspace, and unlimited data transfer. Very similar to their 'Power' plan.

    Can people provide their opinions?

    I can't decide, because I'm new to all these sort of website stuff.

    • braidN on 12/02/2011 - 23:51

      I wouldn't touch Crazy Domains….

    • lovedeals on 14/02/2011 - 01:40

      HAHA goodluck with those guys. Come and tell us your sob story in a few weeks!

      Search on whirlpool, you'll find plenty of info on CRAZYDOMAINS.

  • BenMHarvey on 12/02/2011 - 23:43

    Hey guys any chance of doing the Advanced or Power level plans at 85% off highly interested if so

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 07:05

      We may do once this offer has expired :)

      • BenMHarvey on 13/02/2011 - 18:55

        Hope so will sign up for a few lol

  • aar on 13/02/2011 - 00:06

    Damn, always get burnt jumping the gun.
    Picked up a plan with http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/38877 & they have been great so far.
    Have had a couple of issues with some php stuff I was trying to run & they were really quick with response.
    A friend is with Crazy Domains & has been ok, but you really need to read around a bit (ie. whirlpool)
    They are obviously after the value business. This plan's initial offering is much cheaper.
    So if you need a bigger plan kiryn, then
    "Rack Servers 1 hour 35 min ago
    look out for a different deal for the larger plans in a couple of weeks :)'

  • pch2966 on 13/02/2011 - 00:31

    Hi There

    Business Plan
    With your addon domains, is it 20 email addresses per domain or 20 email addresses in total ?
    Thx Peter

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 07:05

      20 total.

  • Meld on 13/02/2011 - 00:55

    This is shared hosting right?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 07:04

      That is right.

  • Dogo on 13/02/2011 - 01:16

    Do you support catchall email addresses ? Not just standard aliases, but a wildcard catchall to get everything ?

    • Dogo on 13/02/2011 - 01:22

      They don't. Just spoke to the online support guy. Great support I must say! :)

      • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 07:04

        We do on cPanel, not on Plesk :)

  • theguru1 on 13/02/2011 - 07:25

    Don't know why you would limit the number of email accounts? They are limited by diskspace & transfer quota anyway.

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 08:09

      If you need more than 20 email accounts, just contact us.

  • tokyo on 13/02/2011 - 10:05

    A few questions:

    1. What state are the servers based? NSW/VIC/other?
    2. How do you select Linux or Windows when ordering?

    Great deal!

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 10:07

      Hi ranoa,

      1. QLD - East Brisbane
      2. When you click on the order button, you'll be able to choose the OS.
  • Bliind on 13/02/2011 - 14:34

    Hi, would this be good for my own personal website?

    Is it as simple as uploading my html files via software like filezilla ?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 14:48

      Hi Bliind,

      Yes it's fine for a personal website; once you get your settings you can just upload your site.

      With Filezilla, you'll need to ensure it doesn't open too many connections (there is a setting somewhere) as we've had clients who use that and the program opens up > 1500 connections and they get blocked by the firewall. We have a knowledgebase article on it (http://www.rackservers.com.au/secure/knowledgebase/6/Using-F…).

  • Bob Wang on 13/02/2011 - 15:53

    Hi

    Could this code oz85 be used for an existing reseller account and/or a new reseller account?

    thanks,

    Bob

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 15:56

      Hi Bob,

      This code is just for Business hosting on an annual or biennial billing cycle. We have a 50% off deal for other plans (including reseller) on new accounts. That code is 50off.

      • Bob Wang on 13/02/2011 - 17:36

        thanks for the quick respond.

        wonder what would be the main difference between advanced web hosting and reseller hosting?

        Or what is the main difference between account/domain and add-on domains?

        I manage about 20 domains for 3~4 customers and i do most of the job for them. do i really need a reseller account?

        Many thanks,

        Bob

        • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 17:46

          The reseller plans can be used if you intend to give your clients their own cPanel/Plesk accounts to log in to. If you don't intend to give separate accounts, then you can just do a shared hosting with a bunch of add-on domains.

  • WalkerHarris on 13/02/2011 - 16:04

    is the price going to go back to the original state after 2 years?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 16:08

      Hi binadms,

      This is a recurring discount, so no.

      • WalkerHarris on 13/02/2011 - 16:11

        Ah that's good…I'm waiting for the power package 85% discount then as it suits me better, but anyway, do you have a reseller package for sale?

      • Bob Wang on 13/02/2011 - 17:39

        what happen if you want to upgrade your account, from business to advanced hosting or from advance to power hosting? would this discount carry forward?

        • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 17:51

          Hi Bob,

          Good question. You'd need to pay the difference between the two packages (on the before discount price), but you wouldn't continue to get the discount after you upgraded as it's just for the business plan.

  • toomuchdogfur on 13/02/2011 - 18:00

    I'm not terribly familiar with the low-level networking stuff so bear with me here…

    How do you link a domain to a host without an IP address, as the business plan lacks said IP address? Also would this make it more difficult to change domain names in the future?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 18:03

      Hi toomuchdogfur,

      It comes with an IP, but it's a shared IP. The IP that you can purchase as an add-on is a dedicated IP.

    • toomuchdogfur on 13/02/2011 - 19:44

      Thanks for that! Eh, I might hold on for the higher plans because I think the IP address will make my life easier. :)

  • Bob Wang on 13/02/2011 - 18:23

    not able to post a reply when it gets to the 3rd level on any ozbargain discussion…

    Thanks for your answers, Rack Servers.

    One of the application I used is called WebERP, it needs InnoDB+ ENGINE for MySQL; In addition the magic_quotes_gpc setting must also be set to off.

    Are these achievable?

    Do you know any of your customers running webERP?

    Thanks and regards,

    Bob

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 13/02/2011 - 18:26

      Hi Bob,

      No problem.

      You will be better off speaking to someone on chat who can help you with any questions you may have.

  • Jabba the Hutt on 13/02/2011 - 19:11
    +1

    Sounds like a good deal for Australian-based hosting, but the lack of SSH access is a major shortcoming. I can see it's one less thing for the host to worry about, but can make it very frustrating for the customer who wants to do even basic things (e.g. maintaining a small forum).

    • Quick Ink on 13/02/2011 - 19:51

      Agreed. Even jailed SSH is better than nothing.

    • Dogo on 14/02/2011 - 08:41

      Install something like PHP Shell and you're off.
      It hasn't got anywhere near the capabilities of a full SSH environment but if all you want to do is conveniently run commands on the server, this will do the trick.

  • TimOfEastBNE on 13/02/2011 - 20:16
    +3

    seems a real bargain, so I've signed up. Can't imagine how they can afford to do it so cheap!

    • lazed on 13/02/2011 - 22:03

      Promotion to get their brand name out there most likely, appears they've only been operating for about 8 months.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/02/2011 - 20:41
    +4

    I'm giving a plus for the fact the rep has been very very helpful answering all the questions.

    • zonbie on 13/02/2011 - 21:33
      +2

      I’m giving a plus for the fact that it is a good deal!

    • tekken on 13/02/2011 - 22:33
      +1

      I totally agree (abt the helpful rep)!

  • lovedeals on 13/02/2011 - 21:08

    Perfect TIMING! I was just trying to decide between Panthur and Rackservers, looks like I've found my hosts! Wooohooooo thank you RackServers!

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 06:22
      +3

      No problem :)

  • tigerrr on 13/02/2011 - 22:59

    no one care about how many user they gonna through into each server?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 06:22

      We provisioned 3 new servers just before we did the deal so no problem with overcrowding.

  • dan199 on 13/02/2011 - 23:06
    +1

    Spectacular value! Very impressed with the speed so far. Was easy to get an ASP.NET MVC 3 app up and going after a quick google on the extra dll's required in the bin directory.

    The customer service is also brilliant. They have bent over backwards to help. Initially .NET 4 wasn't working but within minutes of raising a query the problem was fixed.

    I have no idea how they can offer this for approx. $20 for a whole years .NET hosting.

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 06:23
      +2

      We feel customer service is the most important part. Thanks for your comments.

    • Dogo on 14/02/2011 - 08:42

      Agree with the above, and don't forget to set "Copy local" = True in the MVC references to make it easy

  • tekken on 14/02/2011 - 10:33

    Hi Rack Servers, I had a question above (buried in a much older post)? it was regarding switching bet/n Windows/Linux servers after signing onto a plan.

    ………………………….
    tekken 11 hours 56 min ago

    Sorry, one more question : if I do switch, do I lose the recurring 85%-off discount on that plan? ie. is it regarded as a total plan change?
    ………………………….

    Thx

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 10:41

      Hi tekken,

      You can switch if you want after signing up, but you'll be given a fresh blank install. The discount will continue as long as you stay on a business plan.

  • GreenHornet on 14/02/2011 - 11:56

    Hi Rack Servers,

    I have not yet got a domain name i want to use. (Everything i choose is taken,but i know i will eventually find something that i like&is not taken) - But to sign up it requires that i enter a domain name..
    How can i get past this to sign up for the deal now?
    Cheers!

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 12:48

      Hi GreenHornet,

      Choose the 3rd option after you click order which is to keep the domain somewhere else. You'll need to let us know though as we won't be able to process the order until you have a proper domain, otherwise when you get your domain, we'll need to delete your account and re-create.

      • Madani on 14/02/2011 - 13:07

        Just to clarify…

        If we do not currently have a domain name and purchase using the 3rd option, we need to delete and re-create the account when we have a proper domain name. Will we keep the discount?

        • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 13:29

          Ideally, you should have a domain already or just purchase one at the same time when you sign up. If you don't, then later we'll need to delete and re-create. So whatever you've put in your hosting account will be lost. But you will keep the price after the re-creation.

          Send us an email if you need further clarification :)

  • astrotrain on 14/02/2011 - 19:43

    About time i bought myself some proper hosting been using the free sppace that comes with my internet plan for way too long.

    • astrotrain on 14/02/2011 - 20:03

      Does it usually take a while to receive a confirmation email? Havent got one yet.

      • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 20:04

        We're up with the orders, send us an email with your domain name and I'll check for you.

  • zonbie on 14/02/2011 - 20:57

    Hey Rackservers/

    Question: Can I pay annually up front?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 14/02/2011 - 21:38

      Hi zonbie,

      Yes, the deal is only available on an annual or biennial payment :)

      • zonbie on 14/02/2011 - 21:40

        Roger-that. Thank-you.

  • GreenHornet on 14/02/2011 - 22:48
    +1

    If i don't sign up for extra storage now(using the oz85), am i able to do so next year and still get the 85% off the storage charges as well? or will the re-occurring charge only be applied to the base Business Account?
    Thanks for promptly answering all these questions!
    It's good to see a seller monitoring so actively (Its certainly a good thing to see for a hosting provider)

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 15/02/2011 - 06:02
      +1

      Hi GreenHornet,

      The 85% off deal is for whatever you order using that code. You can't upgrade/downgrade using a code.

      No problems on the questions :)

  • CaptHowdy on 15/02/2011 - 09:56

    Does anyone know which version of Ruby on Rails is supported?

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 15/02/2011 - 10:00

      Hi CaptHowdy,

      RoR is 1.8.7 on cPanel, as it's the only one they support.

  • zonbie on 15/02/2011 - 18:25

    Just signed up.

    Nick, on their 1300 number was VERY knowledgeable and helpful Thank-you Nick.

    Looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship with RackServers.

  • fma007 on 16/02/2011 - 10:45

    Hi Rack servers, is it silverlight compatible?

  • neil aus on 18/02/2011 - 10:25

    It looks like www.rackservers.com.au is not working at the moment? Anyone else able to see it? Alertra.com can't spot check it either…

    • Store RepRack Servers @ Rack Servers on 18/02/2011 - 10:29

      Yea, the RS server gets rebooted every morning. Only takes 2 minutes.

      • neil aus on 18/02/2011 - 11:12

        ok, I can see it now

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