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"Keeping A Separate Server For Outsourced Staff and Tools"
 
   I am considering hiring either a VPS or dedicated server for putting all my webtools and promotional stuff on so that if needed any staff can login and use it.

Firstly does any one know if my existing Linux VPS (which currently is just used as webserver) would be suitable as I am guessing most tools are windows and also can they suggest if this is the way to go?

Obviously If for example I ran Scrapebox from this server and used proxies several staff could use it rather than having to buy multiple licences.

I use quite a few custom tools and also looking at building a a business out slowly but steadily using outsourced workers before.

Last time I did this the expense just ran out of control and slowly it all came to a halt so open to alternative suggestions.

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1. "RE: Keeping A Separate Server For Outsourced Staff and Tools"
 
>I am considering hiring either a VPS or dedicated server for putting
>all my webtools and promotional stuff on so that if needed any staff
>can login and use it.
>
>Firstly does any one know if my existing Linux VPS (which currently
>is just used as webserver) would be suitable as I am guessing most
>tools are windows and also can they suggest if this is the way to
>go?
>
>Obviously If for example I ran Scrapebox from this server and used
>proxies several staff could use it rather than having to buy
>multiple licences.
>
>I use quite a few custom tools and also looking at building a a
>business out slowly but steadily using outsourced workers before.
>
>Last time I did this the expense just ran out of control and slowly
>it all came to a halt so open to alternative suggestions.

Hey Graham,

Not positive, but I really don't think linux will work.

Another Bomber just recently gave me access to his windows server using Remote Desktop.

It works, but it can be a bit of a hassle as there's a bit of a lag between when you click/scroll and the corresponding action. This can be a bit frustrating if you have a lot of work to do with a program.

But the advatanages are, like you said, others can use the same programs without needed additional licenses.

Plus, the speed of a dedicated/vps windows server will be much faster than your home connection, so if you're using programs that use a net connection like Scrapebox, it will be a lot faster.

Also, having a Win server allows you to travel and access your main programs from any PC without worrying about having access to a quality connection.

I suggest you find a WIN vps and give it a try yourself to get a feel for using Remote Desktop and if dealing with the "lag" is OK for you.


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2. "RE: Keeping A Separate Server For Outsourced Staff and Tools"
 
   I used something called Team Viewer when I was travelling last year it lets you view your entire PC remotely. It's FREE which is always good and once you get on to the remote PC you can work pretty much at normal speed.

You can download it free at http://teamviewer.com it's well worth putting on your PC's and laptops if ever you think you might need to access remotely anytime.

I assume this would work for gaining access to a server. All you do is download a small app to the server and then you can connect pretty easily.

Any one else used this or other remote software?


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