| Author | Message | ||
     Blake |
If any of you network pros and internet server experts are out there, please offer up your sage advice for a cost-effective server solution for the following web site demands: 1. Linux based with periodic version upgrades 2. MySQL 3. 200 GB/mo bandwidth 4. 2Mb/s peak capacity 5. Supports cgi scripts and chron jobs for emailing 6. 24/7 tech support 7. Daily backups 8. A capable fast machine with a decent HDD 9. Based in U.S.A. 10. Full-featured security 11. Good user interface, functionality. Lay it on me!  Which server farm, how much $$? One that was recommended elsewhere to me is... http://www.olm.net/dedicated-servers/ | ||
| Blake |
Almost forgot... 12. Whatever else you think is prudent. | ||
| Spiderman |
You got PM | ||
| Reepicheep |
http://www.pair.com/services/web_hosting/ I have not exhaustively researched the field, but they have hosted my stuff for years now, with no fuss and no stupidity. The price is good as well, and I think they will work with you for extra stuff. The only thing I don't know about are backups, but that would be a fairly straightforward thing to automate yourself. | ||
| 99buellx1 |
www.surpasshosting.com They have had my site's for three years now, and have done a great job. They have alot of options available. | ||
| Blake |
Looks promising Bill. Thanks! Spidy, I'll give your buddy a call. Colorado is a good central location, if that matters. Anyone know anything about server location versus communication throughput for various other locations? Please note, this is a stand-alone server requirement with a significant amount of traffic. Kinda like...  Monthly Plot of Server Traffic (30 minute averages) Blue is output. . . Green is incoming. | ||
| Midknyte |
www.media3.net | ||
| 99buellx1 |
www.fastservers.net Located in Cedar Falls, IA Their servers are located in this facility: www.teamnet.net Quite an impressive facility, I have taken a tour, it's way too cool! |
