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I don't play computer games. I'm somewhat young and should think about my future (so they tell me) and it seems like a career or field that I would be interested in. I just realized that there are actually no datacenters near me according to http://www.datacentermap.com/ but I want to move when...

Is it possible to check what sort of hard drive my VPS provider is using? I can't find the thread but someone was checking the CPU information for their provider and it made me wonder if I could do the same on a VPS for hard drives or even see what sort of raid card was being used. Is this possible?

If my past threads have been a indicator I am doing research about this industry. I'm wondering what people consider an adequate pay for L1 Support Member who work from home in the USA. From what I understand a L1 support member would be the guy who does basic tasks such as things that can be...

Owning hardware seems that it would require more time and energy that may not exist at the starting point, and building nodes with new server grade hardware can add up quick. Filling up a quarter rack with new hardware would be very big starting expense, even if it's better in the long run. (I...

If operating a VPS business what do you think is better? I can think of benefits and drawbacks to each but am curious what people here do and think. I would imagine most startups probably rent to start with, correct? 

Ok, wow. Thanks for the fast responses. So I see this is more complicated than I imagined. I will probably return with more questions later after I read up more on this.

While reviewing a lot of offers and contacting companies the past month or so it seems that the IPv4 depletion has caused a split. Some companies seem to be giving out IP addresses like candy and other companies are holding onto them and being very strict in who/how they issue them. Whats the...

I was talking with a friend on Skype who mentioned he was going to get a Linode server for a project he was working on because it had SSD storage. Linode is great but I argued he could save money and get a cheaper regular VPS because his site will have little/no traffic at first while he works...

After more thought I guess I wouldn't mind being a 'sever monkey' in a DC if it meant I could learn skills required to move up and have more responsibility later than just racking and connecting servers. Does anyone here work in a datacenter?

I don't talk much and like to lurk but decided to sign up today! And no, that isn't my car in my avatar.... I wish!

I hope this is the right place to ask: I've been interested in computers and web hosting for many years. I can manage my own VPS servers but I like real hands on work, like building computers and connecting things. What are some things I should know or study or learn to do that would help me get...