> Features I DO need:
>
> - 1U rackmount. It makes a HUGE difference in collocation price:
> Just as anexample
> http://www.colocation.com/Colocationlosangeles1u.html
>
> - Windows 2k3 compatible: NO! I will NOT run *nix / LAMP.
> I respect anyone who can, I can't. Don't ask the pig to fly.
>
> - Drives: ~200 GB RAID-1 10KRPM the content is only a few gigs,
> but 2k3 is a hog.
>
> - RAM: 2GB minimum, upgradable to 8 or more. I'll up it as I can.

A good alternative:

Virtual Dedicated Servers
http://www.orcsweb.com/hosting/hyper-v-packages.aspx
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