Typically you should enter your domain without the 'www'. We use this domain for setting your hostname. You don't need to own the domain name (e.g. you can order the server before you purchase the domain name then, later on, you can point the domain name to the IP we give you on setup).
We recommend 400MB or more memory if you are running memory intensive applications like a MySQL database or Java Servlets. You need 1GB or more if you intend to run JBoss or Liferay. As you add more memory your server will perform faster and more reliably.
See our distros page for more information about each distro option.
Webmin is an Open Source browser based control panel. What it lacks in prettiness, it makes up for in power and elegance.
CPanel is one of the most popular hosting control panels.
Virtualmin Pro is a control panel that enables your users or clients to manage their own domains. It is written by the smart and Linux-friendly folks who wrote the wildly popular Webmin server control panel. For more info see http://www.virtualmin.com/.
Plesk is a professional web hosting control panel. It is available only on our higher end plans (since Plesk requires a good amount of memory to run). It is a great addition to your server whether you are setting up a single website, multiple sites, or are reselling web hosting.
The Plesk install will be a recent Plesk version. The recommended Powerpack option includes:
After this we'll need your contact details...
Questions? See our Ordering and Billing page.
New Zealand-based customers will have GST added (prices are GST-exclusive).
