tnedator
10-14-2007, 05:07 AM
I'm currently on a shared host, but they think I am causing CPU spikes, so they will likely ask me to move.
My vB stats are:
Threads: 3,210, Posts: 31,764, Members: 208, Active Members: 171
Most ever online: 58
Typically online at the same time 15-35 (logged in + guests)
Daily new posts range from typically 400-700 (I have had a few 1,000 post days - every 10 days or so)
Daily new threads range from 30-100
The user activity stat typically shows about 100 people each day
Currently no hacks installed, but may install the Post Thanks hack and could possibly install a couple others. However, I don't anticipate more than 2-4 at most.
I have no stats as to server load.
Based on posts here, vBulletin.com and webhostingtalk.com, I am leaning towards a Servint VPS. My site is non-income generating, so I really need to keep it sub $100, and even less would be preferable. With ServInt, the two options in my budget are the 256mb and 512mb options https://www.servint.net/vps/compare.php
So, a couple questions:
First, based on my stats above, will 256mb cut it, or do I need 512mb, or will a 512mb VPS not even be sufficient?
Second, I have minimal linux experience. I have used telnet to install hacks on my Tivo, and stuff like that, but it was always following detailed instructions. Hence, I think I need a control panel. My shared hosts have always used cPanel, but I am not shy about learning a different CP. ServInt offers cPanel and Plesk. My concern here is that I have read that a control panel (especially cPanel) will use a healthy amount of the RAM, so do the above 256mb and 512mb VPS solutions become unacceptable if I have a control panel installed?
Since the server will be a vBulletin only server, except for some email accounts (such as webmaster, admin, etc. for the domain the vB is installed on), the main thing I would use the control panel for is setting up email accounts, possibly generating a backup (but I know I could do this with shell access and download via ftp), getting access to MyPHPAdmin, etc. I think I could get by without a control panel, but life would be easier with one.
Third, other there other VPS hosts that I should be considering? I am trying to only go with hosts that I can find a fair number of positive reviews on, and I need one that is close to fully managed (as ServInt is) and provides backup options (included or nominal fee).
As I said before, my budget is under $100, with $50-60 being preferable.
Thanks
My vB stats are:
Threads: 3,210, Posts: 31,764, Members: 208, Active Members: 171
Most ever online: 58
Typically online at the same time 15-35 (logged in + guests)
Daily new posts range from typically 400-700 (I have had a few 1,000 post days - every 10 days or so)
Daily new threads range from 30-100
The user activity stat typically shows about 100 people each day
Currently no hacks installed, but may install the Post Thanks hack and could possibly install a couple others. However, I don't anticipate more than 2-4 at most.
I have no stats as to server load.
Based on posts here, vBulletin.com and webhostingtalk.com, I am leaning towards a Servint VPS. My site is non-income generating, so I really need to keep it sub $100, and even less would be preferable. With ServInt, the two options in my budget are the 256mb and 512mb options https://www.servint.net/vps/compare.php
So, a couple questions:
First, based on my stats above, will 256mb cut it, or do I need 512mb, or will a 512mb VPS not even be sufficient?
Second, I have minimal linux experience. I have used telnet to install hacks on my Tivo, and stuff like that, but it was always following detailed instructions. Hence, I think I need a control panel. My shared hosts have always used cPanel, but I am not shy about learning a different CP. ServInt offers cPanel and Plesk. My concern here is that I have read that a control panel (especially cPanel) will use a healthy amount of the RAM, so do the above 256mb and 512mb VPS solutions become unacceptable if I have a control panel installed?
Since the server will be a vBulletin only server, except for some email accounts (such as webmaster, admin, etc. for the domain the vB is installed on), the main thing I would use the control panel for is setting up email accounts, possibly generating a backup (but I know I could do this with shell access and download via ftp), getting access to MyPHPAdmin, etc. I think I could get by without a control panel, but life would be easier with one.
Third, other there other VPS hosts that I should be considering? I am trying to only go with hosts that I can find a fair number of positive reviews on, and I need one that is close to fully managed (as ServInt is) and provides backup options (included or nominal fee).
As I said before, my budget is under $100, with $50-60 being preferable.
Thanks