[cobalt-users] [WANTED] RaQ2 Consulting

[Rodolfo Paiz <rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've finally decided to take the plunge and buy one or two RaQ2's as
cheap as I can, in order to get into the hosting business. It's my
perception that all *basic* functionality is supported, and that a tiny
starting company should be able to get by. (Anyone who want to comment
on why I might need a -3 or -3i, please enlighten me...)

However, though I have little money I have even less time due to my
other jobs. And as the list has seen I'm trying to learn but am still
woefully wet behind the... well, everywhere. So... assuming I buy a RaQ2
(or two):

* What is the minimum config recommended?

* I should buy a Restore CD, right?

* Should I buy one decent one or two really-cheap ones? Two
  offers some sort of redundancy, but maybe not enough power.

* I'll be able to get 1 (perhaps 2) static IP addresses for
  each RaQ. Good enough, right? Or does using name-based
  virtual sites rather than IP-based virtual sites impose
  some limitation I should know about?

* Would anyone be willing to contract to set them up for me
  and give me (minimal) instruction)? This implies setting
  them up and configuring them properly as well as installing
  all (stable and recommended) patches and new versions of
  software. Hopefully not a difficult undertaking. No future
  support would be expected in the asked price, other than
  perhaps a list of installed software and version numbers.

I have no objection to this conversation being maintained on-list if
it's interesting to anyone. If it's considered off-topic, please email
me directly at rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (my normal address).

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Rodolfo J. Paiz
rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:rpaiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>