BT Dedicated Server/Seedbox

Over the past few months ive noticed alot of users interested in purchasing seedboxes, and i think its great alot of users are this into seeding and uploading at torrent sites so i made this thread to help them make the right choice when purchasing a Seedbox/Dedicated Server

BT Server/Seedbox

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FAQ

What is a Dedicated Server? A dedicated hosting service, dedicated server, or managed hosting service is a type of Internet hosting where the client leases an entire server not shared with anyone.

What is a Seedbox? Is bittorrent terminology for a dedicated server that is used to upload and download torrents. Seedboxes are usually purchased by uploaders and torrent communities to get the latest content at high speeds.

How do I use the dedicated server/seedbox? A Dedicated Server/Seedbox is very simple to use, once you have purchased and fully paid for the dedicated server/seedbox, the service provider will send you the following:

• The Server IP Address
• The Server Username
• The Server Password

Using these things you can log on to your server using remote desktop.
You can download RDP at: Download Here
(Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a multi-channel protocol that allows a user to connect to a computer running Microsoft Terminal Services.) You can access remote desktop on your Windows PC by going to:

1. On your home computer, click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Accessories.
2. In the Accessories menu, point to Communications, and then click Remote Desktop Connection.

Then type the IP Address for the Server provided by the Hosting company, click connect and you will be taken to a log in screen, similar to the OS the server is running. Log in and that is it, you now have access to your server.

Hosting Companies

Dediboxes

What is a dedibox? A dedibox(s) are dedicated server that are hosted by Dedibox.fr. Dediboxes are dedicated servers that you have root access to but the network on which it is connected is shared. Dediboxes are connected to a supposed 300Gbit network, but due to the many subscribers, dediboxes which are advertised as 100Mbit Unmetered will only guarantee you 30Mbit Unmetered. The only time users report reaching 100Mbit Speeds is while connection to another user on the dedibox network.

Dedibox.fr Resellers/Affiliates:

• Dediboxinternational.com
• BestofData.com
• Dedihostplus.com

(there are more, but these are the main resellers/affiliates)


Dedibox.fr

» CPU VIA 2Ghz - 1024 MB RAM - Hard drive with a 160 GB capacity
» 100Mbit/Sec unmetered bandwidth.
» Several Operating systems available (Ubuntu-Server, Debian, Fedora, OpenSuse 10.1, Mandriva, Gentoo 2006, CentOS 4.2, Slackware 10.2, FreeBsd, NetBsd, OpenBsd)
» Some desktop software (Ubuntu-Desktop Dapper, Kubuntu-Desktop Dapper, Xubuntu-Desktop Dapper)
» Unlimited technical support
» Remote manager
» 5Go Security Backup
» Own Server Monitoring
» automatic material diagnosis
» Rescue system

29.99 € /Month

Dediboxinternational.com

» CPU VIA 2Ghz - 1024 MB RAM - Hard drive with a 160 GB capacity
» 100Mbit/Sec unmetered bandwidth.
» Several Operating systems available (Ubuntu-Server, Debian, Fedora, OpenSuse 10.1, Mandriva, Gentoo 2006, CentOS 4.2, Slackware 10.2, FreeBsd, NetBsd, OpenBsd)
» Some desktop software (Ubuntu-Desktop Dapper, Kubuntu-Desktop Dapper, Xubuntu-Desktop Dapper)
» Unlimited technical support
» Remote manager
» 5Go Security Backup
» Own Server Monitoring
» automatic material diagnosis
» Rescue system
45.00 €/Month *Note Price Changes Often


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Bestofdata.com

GENERAL INFOS:
Processor: VIA C7 2.0 GHZ
Disk space: 160GB SATA2
RAM: 1GB DDR2 400MHZ
Bandwidth: 100Mbps Unmetered
Managed: NO

PLAN PRICES:
Monthly - : $59.95
No hidden costs, No setup fees, Free support
30 Minute activation (When servers are in stock)
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition: $20 / month
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition: $30 / month
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition: $45 / month
DirectAdmin control panel available for Debian, CentOS & Fedora: $14 / month
Additional HDD, RAID0 or RAID1 (Debian & Ubuntu only): $20 / month

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Full Root access.
2 free OS reloads per a month.
Rescue mode (A small network OS where you can make changes to the partition, OS, etc...)
Automatic reboots via web interface.
Web MRTG.


Dedihostplus.com
*Note Windows OS is included

France Unmetred Box
100mbit Unmetred
160gig hard disk
1024mb DDR2 Ram
VIA C7 2Ghz
$100 Per Month


Dual hard disk box
100mbit Unmetred
2x 160gb hard disk (Combined 300gb)
1024mb DDR2 ram
Via C7 2.0ghz
$120 Per Month

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Note: For all Dediboxes, fee apply if you want to run a Windows OS, they only provide linux OS free.

Also note that these Dediboxes are not that strict about running torrents, but if they catch you due to excessive use or abuse of bandwidth they will close your dedibox without refund.

Dediboxes also have random checks and police raids.

Ive Had Dediboxinternationa, Bestofdata, and Dedihostplus, if you enable encryption and keep the bw below 3TB a month it gives you a better chance under to keep under the radar.


DEDICATED SERVERS/SEEDBOXES

The Following are my Top 5 Choices for Best Dedicated Servers.

Number 5: V E C T O R A L

I personally havent used this company, but i have heard nothing but great things from them. They too offer cheap, reliable servers at competitive prices.

Dedicated Servers

Server: 4.5/5
Network: 3.5/5

NUMBER 4:M O X I E H O S T I N G

Moxiehosting understands that customers are unique and therefore they provide true flexibility in a wide range of server options and upgrades with realistic pricing. The Network is never oversold ensuring everyone has the bandwidth when they need it. They offer unmetered bandwidth as well.

Dedicated Servers


Server: 4.5/5
Network: 4.5/5



Number 3: L A Y E R E D T E C H

Hmm, layered tech one of the best server that i have ever used, i dont think there was a time i didnt max out my speed, with their 100Mbit i could easily reach 11-12 mb/s. They have a great turn around time, i got my server in less than 5, 6 hours.

Dedicated Servers


Server: 4.5/5
Network: 5/5


Number 2: S O F T L A Y E R

This is probably one of the best server that i have ever used, Softlayer is the best of the best, nothing more to say, maxed out connections 24/7. Note Softlayer is the most expensive server ive purchased only because i upgraded to a higher bandwidth and network speed. You have got to purchase one to know how amazing their server and network is, the speeds are phenomenal and the service is phenomenal. This is why ScT, FTN, FSC, all Top site uploaders and torrent sites purchase SoftLayer, because your getting what you paid for.

Server: 5/5
Network: 5/5

Number 1: L E A S E W E B

This is the best hosting company, why else would torrent sites such as TL and SCC host there. They provide excellent support and excellent dedicated Server service. They have top-notch servers with one of the best network, you will get great speeds no matter what.

Dedicated Servers

Server 5/5
Network 5/5

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Update: 21/04/07


HONOURABLE MENTION SERVERS/SEEDBOXES

• FDC Servers
• Giga-International
• NetNation
• Shinjiru
• Net Access Corporation

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ECONOMIC SERVERS/SEEDBOXES

• CoreNetworks
• Hosting-IE

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Well i hope you had as much fun reading as i did writing and i hope this helps you make the right server choice.
For More Information also check WebHostingTalk Forumsthey have great info and many users that can answer your questions if im not available.

// 007

Useful/10.

Also if anyone has any questions about Dedicated Servers/Seedboxes feel free to PM im always glad to help. :)


edit: and i dont seed accounts for users so dont message me about that please :)

wow......sweet ty for this thread

wow, excellent post man, I have been thinking about getting one, so this is some usefull stuff indeed.
One question, it seemed that all of them (atleast the cheaper ones) has metered bandwith.
http://english.keyweb.de/dedicated/index.shtml this one have unmetered and is cheaper than most of those, but I guess there is a reason for that. I would like unmetered, you think that one is ok? why/why not. maby other places offer unmetered?

anyways, two thumps up for this post :)

yeah keyweb.de is raided ALOT by german police :)

hope that helps :P

hmmm, dont like that... do you know of any other services with unmetered bandwith?

alot of them dedibox and resellers are the cheapest unmetered.

and it also depends on what you want, alot of hosts provide 10Mbit Unmetered for around $150USD/month, 100Mbit Unmetered costs upwards of $1000/month for a truly unmetered.

i hv a query......i intend on seeding a lot of torrents at the same time ......should i go for a celeron 2.0GHz or P4 2.8GHz as there is a price difference between them..... would i hv any probs with the celeron??

I want as much data uploaded as possible over the peroid of 1, maby 2 months and pay not more that I have too... and one thing, what specs does the server itself have to have to handle hardcore seeding, wouldnt the cheapest one normally be enough?

edit: well blacklisted asked a similar question aboput how good it has too be... oh well, always a little late... :)

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i hv a query......i intend on seeding a lot of torrents at the same time ......should i go for a celeron 2.0GHz or P4 2.8GHz as there is a price difference between them..... would i hv any probs with the celeron??

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when on a dedibox which is celeron and im seeding like 5+ torrent at maybe 3 mb/s + it really slows down, and i hope you dont plan to rar and upload :P , id say go with the P4 if you plan on doing 5+ torrents at a time or rarring.

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Originally Posted by Panther

I want as much data uploaded as possible over the peroid of 1, maby 2 months and pay not more that I have too... and one thing, what specs does the server itself have to have to handle hardcore seeding, wouldnt the cheapest one normally be enough?

edit: well blacklisted asked a similar question aboput how good it has too be... oh well, always a little late... :)

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hmm if you want to do ask much as you can obviously dedibox, but if they catch you with torrents they wont do refunds if you do upload/download combined 500-700GB a week they might not catch you. But if you wanna do like 1Tb + a week, they would have disabled you in the first week.

I don't have much experience in the seedbox area, but my friend found this site:
http://www.leeware.com/product.html

AMD 64 Athlon 3400+ Equal Share, RAM 384MB, HDD 20GB, 100Mbps Unmetered
Only $15.00 / month.

Too good to be true? Or am I missing something? :lol:

Going with the above two questions - how many people could reasonably share a box to get good seeding ? Trying to work out a min. cost to get good ratios ...

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Originally Posted by aburyach

I don't have much experience in the seedbox area, but my friend found this site:
http://www.leeware.com/product.html

AMD 64 Athlon 3400+ Equal Share, RAM 384MB, HDD 20GB, 100Mbps Unmetered
Only $15.00 / month.

Too good to be true? Or am I missing something? :lol:

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Nice Find :) , im going to purchase one in a few days i will let you know how it goes.

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Originally Posted by ripas

Going with the above two questions - how many people could reasonably share a box to get good seeding ? Trying to work out a min. cost to get good ratios ...

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I suggest 2GB Ram , try to keep to 2 ppl, after that it gets very slow, depending on which server you choose.

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Originally Posted by Panther

I want as much data uploaded as possible over the peroid of 1, maby 2 months and pay not more that I have too... and one thing, what specs does the server itself have to have to handle hardcore seeding, wouldnt the cheapest one normally be enough?

edit: well blacklisted asked a similar question aboput how good it has too be... oh well, always a little late... :)

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hmm if you want to do ask much as you can obviously dedibox, but if they catch you with torrents they wont do refunds if you do upload/download combined 500-700GB a week they might not catch you. But if you wanna do like 1Tb + a week, they would have disabled you in the first week.[/QUOTE]

ok, so maby I am better off paying a little more for a better one metered at 2 or 3 TB? will they see I am torrenting and disable me if I upload to the max allowed?

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Nice Find , im going to purchase one in a few days i will let you know how it goes.

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Thanks:D I saw it among the usual dediboxes in the peer list from a ScT torrent, so I thought it was for real (hopefully) :lol:

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Originally Posted by Panther

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Originally Posted by Panther

I want as much data uploaded as possible over the peroid of 1, maby 2 months and pay not more that I have too... and one thing, what specs does the server itself have to have to handle hardcore seeding, wouldnt the cheapest one normally be enough?

edit: well blacklisted asked a similar question aboput how good it has too be... oh well, always a little late... :)

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hmm if you want to do ask much as you can obviously dedibox, but if they catch you with torrents they wont do refunds if you do upload/download combined 500-700GB a week they might not catch you. But if you wanna do like 1Tb + a week, they would have disabled you in the first week.

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ok, so maby I am better off paying a little more for a better one metered at 2 or 3 TB? will they see I am torrenting and disable me if I upload to the max allowed?[/QUOTE]

Yes go with something other than Dediboxes, i suggest Leaseweb, Vector.info or Shinjiru if you dont want to spend too much.

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Originally Posted by aburyach

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Nice Find , im going to purchase one in a few days i will let you know how it goes.

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Thanks:D I saw it among the usual dediboxes in the peer list from a ScT torrent, so I thought it was for real (hopefully) :lol:

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Yeah i hope it is as good as advertised. :)

Very usefull information, I gonna get one of those very soon. :)

does it normally cost something too start?

i recommend Leaseweb. High speeds ;)

So lets say i purchase a dedicated servers from Leaseweb under Linux.
Must I use linux at home as well? I'm running Windows on my machine at home.I saw that all servers are under Linux or BSD how can i turn to Windows
I cant see this option in LeaseWeb

Is somewhwrw a free BT Dedicated Server/Seedbox?

Wow thank you 007...a priceless guide..this will help a lot of people..including myself.

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Originally Posted by eertsii

Is somewhwrw a free BT Dedicated Server/Seedbox?

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:lol::lol:
:noes:

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Originally Posted by rgf1

So lets say i purchase a dedicated servers from Leaseweb under Linux.
Must I use linux at home as well? I'm running Windows on my machine at home.I saw that all servers are under Linux or BSD how can i turn to Windows
I cant see this option in LeaseWeb

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Optional Windows Licenses:
ü Windows Server 2003 Web Edition (1CPU/Unauth): Eur 12,00/month
ü Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (1CPU/Unauth): Eur 21,00/month
ü Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (1CPU/Unauth): Eur 29,00/month

The option should come up to choose Windows OS.

useful excellent post

www.dedibox.fr
www.dedihostplus.com
www.dedibox-international.com
www.bestofdata.com
www.giga-international.com

All these suspend account if found torrenting.....
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7827/bodndedirt5.jpg

The link above shows the email people recieved for getting accounts suspended for torrenting.

good job 007 ...thank you for this guide.. :-)

nice job m8

dont use dedibox or any affil or reseller of dedibox, cause u will get shutdown sooner or later and not be refunded

agree with game4eva stay away from dedibox server, they not save and they check your server to see which materails you got.

If you want qaulity then go with soflayer

Awesome post 007 - still have alot of figure out, but definately a step in the right direction.

Ive changed LeaseWeb from 3rd Place to 1st Place, i tried out their 1Gbit Server and i am completely blown away, for the first time ever i reached my top upload speed of 46.9 MB/s , that means i was uploading a DVD5 every 90 seconds i have never reached this speed, and what was amazing is that i maintained the speed till the leecher list dropped to 100 and the seeder list went up to 100. I will be signing up with LeaseWeb, amazing host, backed up with their 77Gbit Network, they are the new Number 1 Seedbox Company.

Wow

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Originally Posted by 007

Ive changed LeaseWeb from 3rd Place to 1st Place, i tried out their 1Gbit Server and i am completely blown away, for the first time ever i reached my top upload speed of 46.9 MB/s , that means i was uploading a DVD5 every 90 seconds i have never reached this speed, and what was amazing is that i maintained the speed till the leecher list dropped to 100 and the seeder list went up to 100. I will be signing up with LeaseWeb, amazing host, backed up with their 77Gbit Network, they are the new Number 1 Seedbox Company.

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Cost ?

360 euros

I have two server now . A ubuntu-Based server which I rent from DediBox-International and Windows 2003 STD-Based server which I rent from Vectoral.info

You can see many users in SCT have Vectoral . They are GREAT !
I dn't have any Problem with them .
But unfortunately I have many problem with DediBox-International . my server was turned-Off many times in a day and they don't answer questions correctly . The main problem is "Bad Support" even in Live Chatroom otherwise they never told me about Torrenting .

thanks for this good information

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Originally Posted by 007

Ive changed LeaseWeb from 3rd Place to 1st Place, i tried out their 1Gbit Server and i am completely blown away, for the first time ever i reached my top upload speed of 46.9 MB/s , that means i was uploading a DVD5 every 90 seconds i have never reached this speed, and what was amazing is that i maintained the speed till the leecher list dropped to 100 and the seeder list went up to 100. I will be signing up with LeaseWeb, amazing host, backed up with their 77Gbit Network, they are the new Number 1 Seedbox Company.

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Unlimited? :lol:

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Originally Posted by 007

360 euros

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Let met get this straight. You pay 360 euro's a month for seed purpose only? Or are you the owner sysop of tracker and pay it with donations ?