VPS Provisioning
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I am looking to start selling VPS.
I will start with free VPS in test environment.
The issue: I can't see the workflow of the VPS provisioning. I understand the WHMCS that I will be using handles all of the IP Addresses and domain names, but what if the person doesn't buy an IP address, their domain name will have an A Recorded for my standard Static IP. How do I set pfSense to allow the new domain name through to the specific server. I have 3 servers, and the domain may be on any of the 3 in the cluster. Is it also possible to forward port 22 for each domain? Or is there only one port 22 for my IP?
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Providing VPS without public (routable) IP does not make much sense. pfSense should act as router only there, without any firewall/NAT.
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I currently have a static IP. I am assuming all new domains should point to the static IP I have through my ISP.
If pfSense is the router, then you are suggesting that it will know which internal IP to forward to just by the domain. I guess I can setup another VM to house my firewall for the internal network.
So customers aren't allowed to purchase VPS's without domain name?I will search forums until then for pfsense in router mode only.
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If pfSense is the router, then you are suggesting that it will know which internal IP to forward to just by the domain. I guess I can setup another VM to house my firewall for the internal network.
No, that is not what I'm suggesting. I am suggesting that every VPS customer should have a public IP routed to their virtual server.
So customers aren't allowed to purchase VPS's without domain name?
Domain name is completely irrelevant here.
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That sounds like a lot of $$$.
I am confused on one last little part. If ISP are limited to only being able to give out 15 IP addresses, and I read that some people are running 40+ VPS, where are they getting the surplus of IP addresses?
According to the Justification for IP Addresses that I ahve been reading, each host is limited to 15 IP's -
No idea what "justification for IP addresses" are you reading and where, the problem however most likely is that you are not supposed to provide VPS on your… errr... home DSL/cable connection. Any VPS without a routed public IP is certainly not something I'd pay for. In case you are unable to get enough IPv4 IPs allocated, well... absolutely nothing prevents you from getting IPv6 /48 or even bigger. Or try different business.
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I have a single routed IP now through Comcast Business Class. I guess I should be in the market for another ISP as Comcast Business only shows pricing for up to 13 static IP addresses. That's all I was getting at.
I was reading on Hosted VPS sites that in order to receive more than 15 static IP you have to fill out a justification form for Static IP due to global shortage. 3 sites said the only way to be approved was for SSL only.
I will look into IPv6, as I really don't truy know what that is, but I'm just trying to get my feet wet. I don't want to look for another business, I just want to understand this one.Thanks
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https://secure.hostgator.com/ip.php
Same note here http://support.hostgator.com/articles/hosting-guide/hosting-plan-comparison/dedicated-ips-ip-addressNotice:
Due to the global shortage of IPv4 addresses, we are now required to request justification for dedicated IP address requests. Please be aware, at this time the only acceptable justification for a dedicated IP address we can accept is for use with an SSL certificate.
You can only have 1 dedicated IP address per shared account. The dedicated IP address must be assigned to your entire cPanel. Your primary domain and all addon domains and subdomains will use the same IP address. You cannot purchase a dedicated IP for only an addon domain. Hatchling accounts are not eligible for a dedicated IP.I will stick with Comcast until I use up the 13 that are listed http://business.comcast.com/smb/services/internet/ipaddress
Then I will move up to a different provider. By that time, I will have some funds generated to justify the cost of a new provider. Granted, all the ideas I am formulating from these readings are true. I may not be completely understanding it still.