FAQs

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Do you have some questions about NIRIX Hosted Server hosting solution?  Check out some of the common questions asked of our product.  If you don’t see the answer that you are looking for, please contact us to reach one our professional Business Cloud Executive.

Q. When Would NIRIX Hosted Server Cloud Computing Service be Beneficial to My Business?
A. Hosted Server Cloud Computing service is perfect for organizations that are looking to host an e-commerce website or any advanced web-based applications that needs to be made accessible for internal and/or external use. If hosting these applications is critical to your day-to-day business operation but you don’t want to purchase and maintain expensive server equipment and software licenses, then Hosted Server Cloud Computing service is the ideal hosted server solution to get your business up and running quickly and seamlessly. Available as virtual server hosting (VPS) or physical server hosting.

Q. What Server Operating System is Available with Hosted Server Cloud Computing Service?
A. Hosted Server Cloud Computing service is only available with Microsoft Windows Server operating system platform.  Available options include Windows Server 2003 or higher in 32-bit/64-bit configuration.

Q. How is the Default Dedicated Server Configuration Provisioned?
A. By default, Hosted Server Cloud Computing service is provisioned in a virtual server hosting (VPS) configuration.  Physical provisioning of Hosted Server Cloud Computing service is available upon request.

Q. Can the Default Server Specification be Upgraded to a Higher Specification?
A. Yes. Servers provisioned in each of the service plans are the standard “out-of- the-box” configuration.  Additional memory, processor, storage, and network adapters can be added to the standard configuration to meet your business requirements.

Q. Do I Have to Purchase Any Licenses?
A. Included with NIRIX Hosted Server Cloud Computing service is the proper license for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or higher in 32-bit / 64-bit configuration. You are responsible to have all third-party applications that you wish to host using NIRIX Hosted Server Cloud Computing service properly licensed and current.

Q. Can the Servers be Configured for Terminal Services Mode?
A. Yes. However, if you wish to use the servers as Microsoft Terminal Servers, additional costs may apply to ensure proper licenses.

Q. Can the Servers be Remotely Accessed and Managed?
A. Yes. Remote server hosting access is provided to you upon service activation.  From there, you may configure your administrative access as needed.