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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=046322722-21032006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I would look for a dedicated server leasing solution where
you have complete control over the software installed and configuration.
This way, you know that someone else's applications aren't going to jeopardize
yours. This is a more expensive option, but would be worth it. Also,
look for an up-time guarantee. Watch out for clauses in the Service
Agreement you sign. You definitely want an agreement where there
is a financial loss to the provider if your site is down, since it is
causing you financial loss for you via your clients. Here is an example of
a real clause to avoid:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=046322722-21032006>"A. Provider will
utilize its best efforts to maintain acceptable performance of services
contracted for, but Provider makes absolutely no warranties whatsoever, express
or implied, including warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. Provider cannot guarantee continuous service, service at any particular
time, or integrity of data stored or transmitted via its system or via the
Internet. Provider will not be liable for the inadvertent disclosure of, or
corruption or erasure of, data transmitted or received or stored on its system.
Provider shall not be liable to Customer for any claims or damages which may be
suffered by Customer, including, but not limited to, losses or damages of any
and every nature, resulting from the loss of data, inability to access the
Internet or inability to transmit or receive information, caused by, or
resulting from, delays, non-deliveries or service interruptions whether or not
caused by the fault or negligence of Provider."<BR></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=046322722-21032006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Also, make sure regular data backups are included as part
of your plan.</FONT> </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=046322722-21032006><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Sorry that I can't supply recommendations for specific
service providers, but these are a few things I've run across in the
past.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><!-- Converted from text/rtf format -->
<P><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT face=Tahoma size=1>Andy Morsell, P.E.</FONT></SPAN>
<BR><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT face=Tahoma size=1>Spatial Integrators,
Inc.</FONT></SPAN> <BR><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT face=Tahoma size=1><A
href="http://www.SpatialGIS.com">http://www.SpatialGIS.com</A></FONT></SPAN>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> triplederby100-propos@yahoo.com
[mailto:triplederby100-propos@yahoo.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 21,
2006 1:41 PM<BR><B>To:</B> users@mapguide.osgeo.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>
[mapguide-users] Hosting options<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: courier, monaco, monospace, sans-serif">This
may be slightly off topic, but it would be useful to know what kind of hosting
solutions people are using to deploy MapGuide applications. What are your
experiences with the provider in terms of support, economics, up-time, level of
access (dedicated vs non-dedicated), etc? I would appreciate if you guys share
your information.<BR><BR>Kaarigar<BR>====================<BR><BR>
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