# Server Administrator Part-time/Consultant

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/server-administrator-part-time-consultant/114334>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [September 11, 2007, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/server-administrator-part-time-consultant/114334 "2007-09-11T14:41:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![northband](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@northband](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/northband)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 2:41pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/server-administrator-part-time-consultant/114334/1 "2007-09-11T14:41:37Z")

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Hi -

We are getting ready to deploy our application this fall and are  
looking at a couple options in regards to hosting. We are deciding  
whether to use a slice hosting service or host our selves via co-  
location.

Slice hosting seems like a good option due to the bundled service  
(system, hardware, management, etc…). However, we’re a bit  
concerned about sharing our resources with others.

We are currently using an in-house linux/apache/mongrel/mysql stack to  
dev and run our app and are becoming pretty handy with administrating  
this system - but we are not experts.

I am wondering, is there anyone out there that would be interested in  
managing our co-location equipment on a part-time/standby basis?

What we are looking for:

1. Proficiency with running and maintaining linux servers and rails/  
mongrel/mysql clusters.

2. Ability to recommend hardware and upgrades

3. Familiarity with our application and ensuring its running properly  
on the sytem.

4. Ability to handle emergency issues should something go wrong.

5. Work with devs to resolve/support issues and requests.

The equipment would be based in the U.S. not sure where yet.

Again, I’m just weighing out possible options - not sure what everyone  
else is doing.

Thanks in advance.

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**Author:** ![northband](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/ecae2f/32.png) [@northband](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/northband)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2007, 5:56am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/server-administrator-part-time-consultant/114334/2 "2007-09-18T05:56:48Z")

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Hi,

We ([www.speedyrails.com](http://www.speedyrails.com)) offer fully managed dedicated servers. Our  
servers are in Ohio, just do a traceroute to [speedyrails.com](http://speedyrails.com) to check  
speed.

Hosting with us will ensure you will have a team of Linux and Rails  
experts available 24/7 to assist you. We are also available for hire  
if you need us working with your devs to resolve application issues  
and requests.

Regards,

–  
Maykel Rodriguez

> **[Home - Speedyrails](https://www.speedyrails.com/)**
>
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