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Outsourcing on online.net?
Hi,
I have a couple of Kidechire from online.net that I don't really use. I feel like it's a shame for them to go unused, and it's a monthly expense that I could do without. I don't want to cancel them because I have plans for them a few months from now down the road.
I was wondering if somebody who's done it before could explain to me how the whole outsourcing thing works. Am I liable for any misuse of the servers by the person I outsource them to? Is it worth it? Has anyone done this successfully before, or is currently outsourcing their server this way?
Any insight into the matter would be appreciated, thanks.
Comments
Yes.
No.
No. (Why? See above)
No. (Why? See above)
:-)
Don't outsource unless it is someone you can trust. You will be billed if they install Windows licences/any other chargeable expenses.
Yep. We have seen example of that.
Some dude just rented one, installed windows and when he was handed the bill for the windows licence he made a run for it.
Unless you outsource it to someone you trust or someone within the fist range, don't.
Thank you for the advice. I will stay away from outsourcing given what was mentioned so far. 2 EUR per month isn't worth this kind of risk.
Wise decision! :-)
Don't you need to have Billing access to order a Windows license? I can't even order an IPv6 block on my own.
In regards to abuse, I was under the impression that the outsourced person was able to receive the abuse notifications directly. There's a field where it allows you to specify where abuse emails are sent.
This is why we can't have nice things.
He said he has plans for them down the road. Better than rent loads and rent out for double
You could just manually manage the server for them
dont let them have access to the online CP.
They can order licenses through the installer - that was the message julien gave me. The guy had zero access to billing at all.
So far the last email I had from them stated they still expected payment. I will be paying the server rental but not the license. If they wish to chase me down in another country for 30 euro so be it.
There is a online.net whmcs addon which could be used to not allow windows
Where is it ??
I had something similar happen where I outsourced one to a friend and they installed windows, cost more for the windows license than nearly a year of renting the actual server.
I haven't actually gotten around to sending them an invoice for that (or the server for that matter) and I'm not actually sure I actually ever will, probably just come to down to me telling him he's paying for the drinks next time we meet....
I also have an extra one I don't have a use for, if anyone wants it please PM else I will cancel!
Yep, drinks will do that in your case.
I was tempted to outsource my online.net sc gen2 when that incident happened here on let. Then I just dismissed the thought... Not worth the risk for someone I can't reach. (: