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History of iServer
The idea of a fully functional Virtual Server was first formulated in
1994 by Stacey Son. Stacey realized that a dedicated server solution
was far too expensive and resource intensive to be feasible for small
businesses. Multiplexing a single dedicated server into a system of
multiple virtual machines would allow several small businesses to
distribute the cost of the hardware, software, a system administrator,
and bandwidth. Each virtual machine or Virtual Server would have its
own IP address, domain name, web server with complete logs and
configuration files, ftp server, pop server, and smtp server.
In the Spring of 1995, Stacey finished developing the Virtual Server
System and began soliciting beta testers. The fully functional Virtual
Server System was an instant success and demand quickly began to grow.
Stacey and four others, Eric Thompson, David Sharp, Rus Berrett, and
David Barnes founded Internet Servers Inc on September 1, 1995 with a
client base of about 50, a couple of fish
1, and T1 connectivity to the Internet.
The iServer Reseller Program was organized by Eric and newcomer Cary
Son, iServer's Chief Financial Officer. Soon after that, growth
burgeoned by leaps and bounds. T1 connectivity became inadequate and
DS3 connectivity was obtained. As growth has continued, iServer has
established relationships with Sprint, MCI, and UUNET to obtain redundant
DS3 connectivity to the Internet.
iServer has continued to be the leader in Virtual Server technology
on the Internet. Today, iServer hosts well over 25,000 domain names,
making it one of the largest hosting companies in the world.
Additionally, iServer has developed a Reseller network of over
1,600 individuals selling iServer's Virtual Servers in over 60
countries.
1 - All of the iServer machines are
named after fish: salmon, bass, pike, walleye, catfish, perch, etc.
iServer Timeline
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Formulation of idea for a fully functional virtual server.
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| -Spring 1995 |
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Beta version of virtual server system offered.
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| -September 1, 1995 |
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Internet Servers Incorporated is founded by Stacey Son,
Eric Thompson, David Sharp, Rus Berrett, and David Barnes.
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| -November 1995 |
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iServer servicing 150 active virtual servers.
Cary Son hired as Chief Financial Officer and acting President.
iServer debuts as an exhibitor in Fall COMDEX '95.
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| -December 1995 |
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Jared Pollister hired as General Manager of Operations.
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| -January 1996 |
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DS3 connectivity offered.
iServer servicing 500 active Virtual Servers.
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| -March 1996 |
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iServer servicing 1,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -June 1996 |
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Multiple DS3 connectivity offered.
iServer servicing 2,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -August 1996 |
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iServer servicing 3,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -September 1, 1996 |
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iServer turns 1 year old.
Internet Servers Inc becomes a class C corporation.
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| -September 1996 |
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Dave Sharp hired as Senior Network Engineer.
Dave Barnes hired as Technical Support Manager.
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| -October 1996 |
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Kent Millington hired as Chief Executive Officer.
iServer servicing 4,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -November 1996 |
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Stacey Son hired as Chief Technical Officer.
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| -January 1997 |
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Rus Berrett hired as Webmaster.
iServer servicing 5,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -March 1997 |
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iServer selected by NSI (the company that runs the InterNIC) as
one of original nine (9) Premier ISP's.
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| -April 1997 |
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iServer servicing 6,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -May 1997 |
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iServer servicing 15,000 domain names.
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| -August 1997 |
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iServer passes the 20,000 domain name mark.
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| -September 1, 1997 |
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iServer turns 2 years old.
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| -October 1997 |
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iServer passes the 25,000 domain name mark.
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| -December 1997 |
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iServer servicing 7,000 active Virtual Servers.
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| -January 1, 1998 |
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iServer and Verio merge.
iServer now known as Verio Web Hosting.
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-Today |
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iServer services active Virtual Servers for Resellers located
in over 60 countries around the world.
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Since iServer is a technology innovator, we will continue to lead
the Virtual Server technology industry.
Contact our
Sales Staff and find out why more and more companies choose
to power their Internet presence with iServer technology, the most
advanced Virtual Server technology available on the Internet.
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