VPS trial

[rsseaton]

I was sure there was a trial of VPS that let you try it for a week without subscription. I can't find it on the site now, is it gone or am I being stupid?

[bilko]

I would like to try this for a week but cannot find offer on site.

[PeterLe]

Hi
I dont know if BA do a trial anymore?
If they dont you could try :

http://www.tagadab.com/uk/virtual-private-servers/trial

Select VS500 Windows 2003 32 bit)

I still have a couple of VPS with them direct and also a couple with BA.
Ba is slightly more expensive, but you get a modified version of Betangel (Server Edition) which runs faster, and in my opinion worth the extra fiver a month

If you do trial it..you will need to download your application files to the server (ie Excel and Betangel)

Good Luck!
regards
Peter

[SilentDave]

Hi Peter, when you say the server version of BA runs faster is that solely due to the fast connection of a VPS being hosted in a well-connected data centre or is the software different in someway to the standard BA?
The reason I ask is I run the standard BA s/ware on my hosted desktop and it runs quicker than locally due to decreased ping times etc.
Is there any additional advantage to the server version of BA other than quicker ping times?

[PeterLe]

Hi Dave
BA will probably comment but as I understand it, the code is "tweeked" to take advantage of the reduced latency.
So to answer your question : Yes it is different. I stand to be corrected, but I think thats the correct answer
regards
Peter

[SilentDave]

Thanks Peter, sounds like it's worth me pinging a mail to support to clarify.
Any tiny edge is worth seeking out!

[PeterLe]

Yep, got to be worth a extra fiver!

[bilko]

Thanks for the information Peter,think the offer was 7 for 7(£7 for 7 days of VPS)

[bilko]

Many thanks for your email.

The minimum period for the VPS is one month. We will not be bringing in a shorter period as it is no longer financially viable.

Kind regards
Tony
Bet Angel Limited

[Ali Ahmad]

Thanks Peter, sounds like it's worth me pinging a mail to support to clarify.
Any tiny edge is worth seeking out!

Thanx peter for update

[MichelleGrace]

Anyone can host any services you like from your VPS, including web hosting and email accounts; install entry databases running on MySQL or MS SQL here?