Dedicated/Vps/Cloud Hosting Service For BizSpark Windows Server

[shauntir]

Since I've recently acquired a BizSpark MSDN subscription, I have access to many of the Microsoft products. One of which is Windows Server 2012 R2.

Part of the agreement is that I may self host my application. So, I need access to a good hosting provider that can offer a VPS, dedicated or cloud service. I would need to upload and install the ISO or the host may do that for me if they offer really good service

So, do you know of any providers that you can recommend? Have you dealt with any personally of have some other useful information?

Service providers, do you offer any of the above that I require?

 

[shogun]

Bizspark gives you Azure credit... use that rather. You should get around R1200 per month azure hosting, which means you save on hosting costs, and get to play with proper cloud hosting.

 

[terencevs]

Bizspark gives you Azure credit... use that rather. You should get around R1200 per month azure hosting, which means you save on hosting costs, and get to play with proper cloud hosting.

R1750 to be exact. I am busy developing an application on Microsoft Cloud Service with Bizspark account.

 

[Oceanhost]

Hi Shaun

You can mount your ISO's and install via VNC on our platform. We have most of the Microsoft ISO's available already. PM if you would like a trial for testing.

 

[IndigoIdentity]

+1 for OceanHost ~ They rock!

(I am not the same guy/girl, just a happy customer; I swear it! )

 

[shauntir]

Thanks guys, I have been playing around with Azure - found aws too complicated.

I definitely think I would use some of the cloud offering from Azure but I would still like to to have a vps/dedicated host to try out things like active directory, office web apps etc. Would most likely end up using both Azure and managing some of my own servers.

@Oceanhost, I have been looking at the packages you offer and will definitely PM you in about 2 weeks time or so for a trial

 

[Oceanhost]

@Oceanhost, I have been looking at the packages you offer and will definitely PM you in about 2 weeks time or so for a trial

100% let us know when you are ready.