Apollo Dedicated Hosting

Apollo Dedicated Hosting calls its line of dedicated server plans its "Control Series," undoubtedly for the level of control it gives you, the customer, over the software and hardware that run your business's internet presence.

Apollo Dedicated Hosting has been in business since 1999 and now serves over 30,000 customers across the globe.

Apollo Dedicated is in an award-winning host that was one of the first to offer 24/7/365 live chat and toll-free telephone customer support. Apollo Dedicated Hosting's dedicated server series includes a powerful assortment of tools for taking any business to its own personal next level.

Apollo Dedicated's Control Basic brings you dedicated hosting for as low as $99.95 per month and the choice of Linux or Windows-based hosting depending on your needs. More features and functions can be found with Apollo Dedicated's Control Pro or Control Deluxe. You may also add on server management for as little as $29.95 per month, with the Apollo Watch Monitoring and Extended Support service. This service includes Port Monitoring, Server Stabilizer, Server Updates, and extended telephone support.

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Unique Benefits • Windows Hosting, including ASP.net dedicated servers at no additional licensing costs compared to their Linux servers. • Unlimited email with spam and virus filtering by MailBoxCop - an excellent SPAM prevention tool • Custom servers also available • Free ScanAlert Visa and MasterCard PCI compliance for 1 year • Hosting-Review customers use code: HRDED on the order form or mention Hosting-Review to your sales rep and get half off your setup on a new server order • Custom servers also available
Key Features • Plesk 30 Domain Control Panel and the Plesk Application Vault • Miva Merchant 5 e-commerce Suite - add-on (at extra cost) • Get Traffic Tool Box - add-on (at extra cost) • Site Statistics, including URCHIN • 24/7 Live Chat Support • 30-day money-back guarantee • Coldfusion 7x option for an additional $199.95 per month
Editors' Comments Apollo Hosting Dedicated Server plans offer a wide array of products and services for any requirements. Probably the main feature that stands out for Apollo ahead of their competition is their Full suite of Windows based servers with the Plesk control panel for the same price as Linux based servers. Many people who require Windows-based servers running Windows 2003 will find it refreshing to get top-notch servers from Apollo with a full suite of support and backup services available to them for the same price as Linux. So if you have Windows based applications, ASP.net requirements Apollo may be the right company for you. Apollo also has their Apollo Watch extended support services, such as Port Monitoring and Server stability, for only $29.95 per month, a great benefit to those companies who want to ensure the best possible optimization of their servers.
Uptime Guarantee Apollo Hosting notes that telcom failure, responsible for 70% or more of server downtime that lasts over 10 hours, is not an issue with their hosting services, as they don't require telecom connections to the internet to keep your site running smoothly. Rather, they have their own cables running directly from the NOC to the backbone.
Basics - What you need to know DataCenter All Apollo Hosting customers enjoy direct fiber optic connectivity throughout North America as well as to Europe, Asia, and Latin America with Tier 1 carriers like Level3, Qwest Communications and Global Center. This redundant direct backbone access to as much as 150,000 possible routes for each packet of data makes your online presence one of the fastest and most reliable anywhere. Their scalable bandwidth is 100% dedicated to hosting and their custom-built servers also serve the same speedy and reliable results. Their Network Operating Center (NOC) is completely climate controlled with force filtered cooling. Power Management Each server is equipped with dual redundant hot swap 450-watt power and the entire NOC is complete with Liebert uninterruptible power. Physical Security All facilities are monitored by live security personnel and multiple CCTV surveillance cameras at all times. Server Access by Customer Physical Access: No physical access to the servers Root Access: Provides Root access to the servers
Service Offerings General Managed Services - Bundles Apollo Watch Extended Service - $29.95 per month Apollo Watch is a comprehensive security, maintenance, and upgrade service that monitors your system around the clock. Apollo Watch is comprised of 3 main programs. All run independently, but work seamlessly together, including: Port Monitor: Your server "talks" to the outside world via ports. Port Monitor automatically takes proactive steps to stabilize your server and reset the ports. The algorithm is so smart that is knows when it is in over its head and when to send the diagnosis to a support person to intervene. Server Stabilizer: This application will monitor all processes running on your server and react accordingly, so as to keep your server running efficiently and securely. Server Updates: Senior staff compiles patches and enhancements to open source software. After the software are fully tested and qualified, new software releases and patches are installed on your server. Security and Updates You can get Apollo Watch Monitoring, a complete security, maintenance, and upgrade service with Port monitoring, Sever stabilizing, Server updates and telephone support for an extra $29.95 per month. Firewall Iptables (a software firewall) is enabled out of the box. Hardware firewalls are available via special request. Backup Services Managed Onsite Backups, with weekly incremental backups, monthly full backups, all stored onsite and cycled every 2 months are available for an extra $59.95 per month.
Vendor Comments Quote from DonMcLeman - VP of Operations, Apollo Hosting "The Control Series is about providing an out-of-the-box solution that works. Advanced operating system and domain management are part of the price and ready to go when you sign up."
Customer Profiles • Web Hosting Servers and Resellers • ASP.net and Windows based users • Data Storage • Application Service Providers • Gaming • Backup Data Facilities
Customer Testimonials "I eventually tried 3 other providers before stumbling on Apollo. Email is extremely important in my business as our employees are all over the world and being up and running all the time is critical. I can not say enough good things about Apollo. They are always on call and always ready to help. Their network is one of the best. What they are doing is right on track. With a very in depth understanding of the industry and what is critical, I can truthfully say, they are doing a fantastic job. Customer service is one of the most critical areas for a company, and they know what they are doing. My business' success depends on the website and email, and I feel that I am in good hands with Apollo." -Chris Atkins, www.linguasmex.com

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