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DatabaseByDesign's Freedom Day Dedi Special
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*** slowly enters the lion den ***
Figured it might be easier to answer questions here....
a) Our critical, server down support is our utmost priority. We're here 24x7. As others have mentioned non-critical issues like billing problems, additional services (IPv4 for example), questions about your OS ect. can take some time. We're working to improve upon this type of support.
b) We do run a strict fraud screening. We get 100's of these orders. Yearly billing can burn hosts just as bad.... provision server, wait 6 months and bingo... charge back. It happens.
c) We install CentOS6 as default. You're welcome to self install any other properly licensed (if required) OS you'd like after provisioning.
d) Invoicing is automatic and in this case once a year.
e) We provision these in batches so it normally takes a day or two from placing your order.
f) the IPMI we provide is full access. You can remote reboot, use the virtual media and Java console.
Lastly, we like the thread title and opening post (freedom dollars). Free upgrade to you good Sir.
@DatabaseByDesignLLC welcome to the thunderdome
Appreciate you answering our concerns and questions and I certainly appreciate the upgrade offer . As always, keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to having my second server with you guys.
Any benchmark for this over?
I posted bench.sh results further up the thread.
Here's benchgeek results too, though the processor will likely be different:
https://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/8228939
Server was provisioned late last night, thanks @DatabaseByDesignLLC. Also, it look like the deal is still available for anyone still on the fence.
Here's a quick bench.sh -- network and ssd zip along just peachy -
Not able to pull power on hours from the smart stats. Telling me it's been on for 100+ years :P But at least I know it's an Intel 520.
So free RAM upgrade, Nice
Should be around 241 years..
Now that's class. Or balls. Could be ball class.
Please explain the common courtesies and etiquette associated with ball class. I am highly intrigued.
Male's version of a vajazzle. Generally resembles disco balls, but is far less offensive.
Can't wait to make 'em shimmer in the moonlight.
Be careful- there are wereNekkis about. I can't find a copy of that Monkey Dust skit online, so have a random Geoff episode.
Where?
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Here:
oops, missed that
@MasonR: nice gift for 7/4
Indeed
I still can't believe you were provisioned so quickly. Zowie!
We're trying - sarcasm identified
We appreciate everyone's patience. We've got another large batch going out this afternoon/evening. If you've ordered since 7/5 it will be ready tonight.
Thanks!
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So, we don't have to beg to get the server :P /joking
Not this time... but if you play your cards right .... some begging might get you something ():
HA, love how you handle these comments
I would have grabbed it in a heartbeat. But paying almost the same price as the whole server, just to add another drive confuses me (yes, I know it is still an excellent deal). And single drive server doesnt make sense to me at all.
Please please please please... can I have one with 2x drives with some discount? I don't need but... well... this is LET.
You're not even going to ask what you get? It might be a RAM upgrade.. totally worth it!
I actually did, shamelessly, but privately. Anything you can get is a bonus, on this already insanely cheap offer. Christmas in July, I love it.
For what it's worth, we're just there to take over the not-worth-unracking hardware.. but that's more than good enough for me!
Same here! Did you end up picking one up from from this special or are you taming the beast?
I've been using my single DbD for production stuff, and that's barely ticking by. I want to waste money on one, but I've got an E1270 that costs about $5/mo more than this smoking deal. So.. short of selling some junk and making a nice profit, I'm going to have to sit this one out. At least until I meet up with friends and start drinking. Then I'll wake up with a new invoice or few in the morning.
Currently talking with Scott from DBD about a slight custom build, and I can say their pre-sales is top notch.
I am in a slight holding pastern right now on some final answers, but Scott has been quick at getting back to me with updates to my questions. I am really excited to get my server and throw up some bench marks...!
Nice deal indeed - being a previous ex-databasebydesign customer who was with them for 3+ yrs IIRC, great to see they offer non-paypal payment option and an actual ticket system now. Price is great so just nabbed one