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lordofgun · #1 02-13-2003, 01:01 AM

I have a VB board that averages about 1000 posts/day. Does anyone know any good hosts out there? Our current host seems to be backing out on us.

I need something that would be able to handle that load.

Martin64 · #2 02-13-2003, 01:06 AM

Are you looking for a dedicated server? 1000 posts a day is a lot either way.

How many users are normally online?

lordofgun · #3 02-13-2003, 01:42 AM

I've usually got 30 minimum on at a time. Our current server was hosting us for free, and they're backing out I think.

Would dedicated be the way to go?

Dr Shark · #4 02-13-2003, 02:31 AM

if you are talking about billsfanzone.com then i think you should go ded. it will cost a bit of money but you're site will run better and you can't be kicked off the server because you own it.

Martin64 · #5 02-13-2003, 02:49 AM

The main obstacle is usually that dedicated hosting is expensive, but if you have a very busy forum dedicated hosting is needed. You probably wouldn't need a dedicated server for a normal 50-60 online users, but if it gets busier that that you might have to. Give it a thought.

Also, running a dedicated server isn't just plugging it in. Maintaining and setting it up will take time and patience.

It's fun though

lordofgun · #6 02-13-2003, 03:51 AM

Does anyone here actually run a server from your location and host your boards yourselves? What kind of line do you use? DSL? T1?

Or is there a specific host that you like that you can refer me to?

Erwin · #7 02-13-2003, 03:57 AM

I wouldn't suggest hosting it yourself. If you do, it has to be at minimum T1.

I recommend www.racknine.com - they have very cheap shared plans (which is all you need for anything less than 150 users online at once). Tell Kevin or Matt that I sent you and they'll look after you.

lordofgun · #8 02-13-2003, 04:12 AM

Erwin, what do they charge for going over the 50G limit? My board peaks at 130G/month during certain months.

Thanks in advance!

N9ne · #9 02-13-2003, 03:11 PM

I think what you're looking for, if getting a dedicated server, is a managed dedicated server (if you don't know linux administration). www.nocster.com is the host to go with for good prices on managed servers

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Dean C · #10 02-13-2003, 03:32 PM

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