Need VPS Help

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    I've got a forex automated program (forex adviser), which requires a 100% uptime. I've been suggested to buy a VPS. The only thing I need it for is to run metatrader4, so Windows server I guess. I usually give hosting advices but this time I need someone with this particular experience.

    regards, daniel.
     
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  2. fiberus

    fiberus Well-Known Member

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    no, thank you. wouldn't mind some tips related to minimum features I would require .
     
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  3. javajenius

    javajenius Peon

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    Hello,

    Looking at other websites*, the minimum VPS ram that you need to start MetaTrader is 256MB, but 512MB is recommended. MetaTrader can run under Wine (which means it can run under Linux), so you might want to get a Linux VPS instead of a Windows VPS (unless you want to pay higher prices or need Windows). * [1] [2]

    Hope that helps.
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    I also run my EA on VPS.
    I using forexvps service.
     
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    njoker555 Notable Member

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    I can confirm that. Have had someone use MT4 on a VPS through WINE. Not sure how far he got though, he still has service with us. So it's very possible. If you're budgeted, then going with a linux server will save you money as you wouldn't have to worry about the windows license .
     
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  6. ~ServerPoint~

    ~ServerPoint~ Banned

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    If you are going to use Cpanel add extra 128MB of RAM into it. Cpanel will eat up that. I would not recommend you having the smallest VPS ever. What I can recommend you is something bigger. Why? Because soon as your project grows you will need something another.
    I believe you are not interested move from VPS to VPS quite often?
     
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    zinghana Well-Known Member

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    Hostgator do great deals on VPS... ive got one last month and it's running a charm :) much much better than shared hosting lol... i didn't realize just how much difference it would make, Good luck
     
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    papa2ae Active Member

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    Hi,

    For reliable servers in the US. (seeing nothing illegal here) is http://rapidvps.com . If you require absolute uptime then go for them...

    Here is their uptime since march 2009 ;

    2010 March 100.00 % Excellent 0 0 mins
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    Check it here

    But if you want cheap priced, go for hostgator...

    regards,
    Ryan
     
    Last edited: Mar 1, 2010
    papa2ae, Mar 1, 2010 IP